VDO Dayton 4W315C operating instructions Assembly Continued, Installation, Engine Oil, Fuel

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 4W315C

Dayton® Diesel Electric Generator

Assembly (Continued)

2.Locate the red, positive (+) battery cable from starter solenoid. Connect it to the positive (+) battery terminal (See Figure 13).

3.Locate the black, negative (–) battery cable attached to engine block. Connect it to the negative (–) battery terminal (See Figure 13).

•Do not overfill fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel to expand. If you overfill tank, fuel can overflow onto hot engine. This can cause fire. After refueling, tightly close fuel tank cap.

•Do not spill fuel. If fuel spills, make sure area is dry before starting engine.

•Never smoke in refueling area. Never allow open flames or sparks in area.

Black, Negative (–) Battery Cable

4.Check battery before starting engine. Make sure fluid levels are full. Make sure battery is charged.

See engine owner’s manual for more information.

Red, Positive Cable

From Starter Solenoid

•Store fuel in approved container. Store fuel in a well-vented area free of open flames or sparks.

Use clean, fresh, diesel fuel. Use diesel fuel with cetane rating of 45 or higher. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in fuel tank. See engine owner’s manual for more information.

Figure 11 – Connecting Black, Negative (–) Battery Cable to Engine Block

MOUNTING BATTERY TO GENERATOR

1.Secure battery to generator by battery hold-down system. This system consists of the battery mounting bracket, hook bolt, and nut (See Figure 12).

Battery Mounting	Nut
Bracket

Battery Hook Bolt

Figure 12 – Battery Hold-Down System

	ENGINE OIL
	We ship the generator without oil in the
	engine crankcase. You must add oil before
	starting engine. See “Engine Lube Oil,”
	page 9 for specific oil type.
	CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND ADDING OIL
	Follow steps below to check oil level.
	Make sure engine is level and stopped.
Black, Negative	1. Remove dipstick (See Figure 14). Wipe
	dipstick clean.
Cable From
Engine Block	2. Insert dipstick into oil filler neck. Do not
	screw it in. Oil level should be at top of
Figure 13 – Connecting Positive and	filler neck. Oil should cover most of
Negative Cables to Battery	dipstick.
Installation	3. If level is low, fill to top of oil filler neck
	(See Figure 14). Use proper lube oil to
FUEL
	preserve your engine.
Diesel fuel pre-
	NOTE: If oil level is too low, oil alert
sents a hazard of
fire. Diesel fuel is flammable.	system will shutdown engine and prevent
• Keep fuel out of children’s reach.	engine from restarting.

•Refuel generator in a well-vented area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark. Do not refuel while engine is running. Unhook all electrical loads and shut off engine before refueling.

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