Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Model 4W315C
General Safety Information (Continued)
Guard against burns. Hot engine
parts can cause severe injury. Use caution and remain alert when using generator.
•Keep children and animals away from generator while it is running or hot.
•Keep all covers and shields in place. Keep them tightly secured.
•The muffler becomes very hot during operation. The muffler remains hot for a while after shutdown. Do not touch muffler while it is hot. Do not let muffler touch anything flam- mable. Let engine cool before transporting or storing.
Have standby installation to
home or building performed by a licensed electrician. Do not let anyone else wire into a utility circuit. Personal injury, equipment damage, or damage to home could occur.
Never connect generator to any
existing electrical circuits. The genera- tor output will
Battery gives off explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. Do not remove or install battery cables when engine is cranking or running. Only service or use battery in a
Battery contains sulfuric acid.
Battery acid is poisonous if swallowed. Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Do not tilt generator with battery installed. Tilting could cause battery acid to spill. Wear protective clothing and face shield when servicing. Keep out of children’s reach.
Only a qualified electrical service
person should service and repair generator.
•Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when working on electrical parts.
•When working on generator, avoid hot muffler, exhaust manifold, and engine parts. Severe burns may occur.
•Do not work on generator when tired.
•Use only factory approved replace- ment parts.
Store generator in a
Make sure fuel tank is empty. Never store with fuel in tank.
Never operate generator
•if engine speed changes greatly
•if engine misfires often
•if powered items overheat
•if electrical output drops
•if it is sparking
•if it produces smoke or flames
•if it vibrates at high levels
•if it has a damaged receptacle
Keep generator and nearby areas
clean.
•Keep generator free of oil, mud, and other foreign matter.
•Remove anything that creates slippery areas around generator.
•Remove oily rags and other items that create fire hazards.
•Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Make sure it is rated ABC by the NFPA. They are good for all uses.
Consult your local fire department.
•Keep fire extinguisher well main- tained. Be familiar with its use.
Know how to stop engine quickly.
Know how to use all controls.
Prolonged expo- sure to loud noise
can cause hearing loss.
•When working around generator, wear approved hearing protection.
•Remember neighbors when using generator.
Generator Features
OIL ALERT SYSTEM
The oil alert system protects the engine from low oil damage. This system auto- matically shuts down the engine and prevents engine restarting if the oil pressure falls too low.
If this system shuts down the engine, the engine will not start until you add oil. The oil alert lamp is near engine starter switch (See Figure 3, page 6). Add oil to engine (See “Engine Oil,” page 8).
See engine owner’s manual for more information.
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