Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual | 4W315C |
Dayton® Diesel Electric Generator
Operation (continued)
b. Recoil Starter
(1)Slowly pull starter rope until you feel strong resistance. Gently return starter rope to engine.
(2)Push decompression lever all the way down (See Figure 22). Decom- pression lever will stay in this posi- tion until you pull starter rope.
Decompression
Lever
Figure 22- Decompression Lever
(3)Firmly grasp starter grip with both hands. Remove slack from starter rope by lightly pulling starter grip.
(4)To start engine, pull starter rope briskly. You must pull the starter rope all the way out. If not, the engine will not start.
IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip snap back against engine. Return it gently. This will prevent damage to starter.
Never use gaso- line, paint thinner,
or any other flammable liquid as a starting aid. An explosion may occur.
If engine does not start, repeat steps under b. Recoil Starter on this page.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
This generator will not perform well at high altitudes without proper adjust- ment. Contact a Yanmar dealer for adjustment information.
ADDING ELECTRICAL LOADS
IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads does not exceed rated wattage of generator. Overloading may shorten generator life. It could also cause internal damage to generator. Overloading
will trip circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT: Keep full power selector switch in the 120 VOLT ONLY position if only powering 120V items. Only move switch to 120/240 VOLT position if powering 240V items.
1.Check items to be powered. Their nameplate lists their wattage ratings.
NOTE: The wattage ratings for some electrical motors are misleading. They may require 3 to 6 times their rated full- load wattage to start. You must figure total electrical load wattage. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads does not exceed rated wattage of generator. See “Determining Electrical Load For Generator,” page 10.
2.Start engine. Let engine reach full speed.
3.Connect electrical loads one at a time. If the load consists of electric motors, start them first. Always start the largest first. Start each motor individually.
DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC LOADS
Remove electrical loads one at a time. Remove voltage sensitive items first. Voltage sensitive items include TVs, VCRs, and other home electronic items.
STOPPING ENGINE
Follow the steps below to stop engine.
1.Remove all electrical loads from generator (See “Disconnecting Electrical Loads,” above). Remove electrical loads one at a time.
2.Let engine run for two or three minutes after removing electrical loads. This lets engine cool slightly.
3.Push down engine stop lever (See Figure 23). This releases engine run lever and stops engine. Do not stop engine with the decompression lever.
4.Turn the starter key to the OFF position.
RUN
STOP
Engine Stop Lever
Figure 23 - Pushing Down Engine Stop Lever
5.Turn fuel valve lever off. Do this by moving valve lever to the “S” position (See Figure 24, page 15).
6.Slowly pull starter rope until you feel strong resistance. Gently return starter rope to engine. This action closes the intake and exhaust valves. This prevents rust from forming while not using engine.
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