This operator's manual only covers basic day-to-day engine operating instructions. However, the
engine manufacturer's manual is included with your generator set and should be referred to for any
additional information you may need. Become familiar with and follow all the engine manufacturer's
operation, safety and maintenance guidelines.
OIL: Use a high quality oil of the type specified in the engine owner's manual for your specific
operating conditions. Check the oil regularly, or at minimum every 5-8 hours of operation.
TO HELP PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE, CHECK THE OIL LEVEL OF THE ENGINE
REGULARLY AND MAKE SURE IT IS MAINTAINED AT THE PROPER LEVEL.
FUEL: (Gasoline or Diesel): Fill the fuel tank prior to operation. Use a clean fuel of the
type and specification mentioned in the engine owner's manual. Do not mix oil with the fuel. Never
fuel the engine while it is running or hot as any spilled fuel may ignite on the hot surfaces. Always
shut the engine off and allow it to cool down before refueling it.
SPILLED FUEL MAY IGNITE AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE
INJURY OR EVEN DEATH IF IT WOULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY
HOT SURFACE. NEVER REFUEL AN ENGINE WHILE IT IS HOT OR RUNNING.
ALWAYS CLEAN UP ANY SPILLED FUEL AND ALLOW IT TO DRY PRIOR TO
STARTING AN ENGINE.
FUEL (L.P. or Natural Gas): Make sure the gaseous fuel being supplied to the unit is in vapor form
and that it is being delivered to the engine's gaseous fuel regulator at the pressure specified on it. An
engine needs 10,000 BTU's of fuel per each engine horsepower to operate properly.
GASEOUS FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE, SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. CHECK THE GASEOUS FUEL SUPPLY
SYSTEM ON A MONTHLY BASIS FOR LEAKS. HAVE ANY LEAKS REPAIRED
BY AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR
GENERATOR SET.
OPERATING SPEED: This generator set must be run at it's proper speed in order to obtain the
electrical power it was built to produce.
All engines have a tendency to slow down when a load is applied to it. The governor on the engine is
designed to hold the operating speed as nearly constant as possible. When the load connected to the
generator set is increased, the engine is more heavily loaded and as a result the engine speed drops
slightly. This slight decrease in engine speed results in a slight decrease in generator voltage and
frequency output. This voltage and frequency variation has no appreciable effect in the operation of
motors, lights, and most appliances and tools. However, timing devices and clocks will not keep
perfect time when used on this generator.
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