THE
DAILY
OPERATION
CHECK
LIST
Follow this check list each day before starting your generator.
0 Record the hourmeter reading in your log (engine hours
relate to the maintenance schedule.)
0 Visually inspect the generator for fuel, oil,
or
water leaks.
0 Check the oil level (dipstick).
0 Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank.
0 Check your diesel fuel supply.
0 Look for clean fuel in the fueVseparator transparent bowl.
0 Check for loose wires at the alternator.
0 Check the starting batteries (weekly).
0 Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
START
THE
GENERATOR
(See STARTING PROCEDURES on previous pages).
Allow the engine to warm up for 5 to
10 minutes to reach
an
operating temperature
of
140° to 150°F ( 60°-66 °C) before
applying AC loads. Apply loads systematically allowing the
generator to adjust to each load before applying the next.
Check the gauges for proper oil pressure, operating
tempera-
ture, and
DC
voltage.
NOTE:
Some unstable running may occur in a cold engine.
This condition should lessen as normal operating
tempera-
ture is reached and loads are applied.
A
CAUTION:
Do
not
operate
the
generator
for
long
periods
of
time
without
a
load
being
placed
on
the
STOPPING
THE
GENERATOR
Remove the major AC loads from the generator one at a
time. Allow the generator to run for a few minutes to stabi-
lize the operating temperature and depress the stop switch.
(See
SWPPING
PROCEDURES
on
previous pages.)
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&
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