Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems; Engine Prestart Checks − Standard Model - Miller Electric BLUE STAR 145 DX User Manual

5-3. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems

5-4. Engine Prestart Checks − Standard Model
1
.
Fuel valve is shown in the
open position. Always close
fuel valve after stopping unit.
Moving unit with fuel valve
open may cause carburetor
flooding and make starting
difficult.
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GND/PE
Use ground device as
stated in electrical codes.
2
3
1/2 in
(13 mm)
Gasoline
Full
1 2
Full
1 Equipment Grounding
Terminal
2 Grounding Cable
Use #10 AWG or larger insulated
copper wire.
3 Ground Device
Y Ground generator to sys-
tem earth ground if supply-
ing power to a premises
(home, shop, farm) wiring
system.
800 576-B
Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface. Unit
is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
1 Fuel Valve
Open valve.
.
Close fuel valve before moving
unit or carburetor may flood
and make starting difficult.
Fuel
Add fresh fuel before starting
engine the first time (see engine
manual for specifications). Fill fuel
tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) from top
to allow room for expansion. Check
fuel level on a cold engine before
use each day.
Oil
After fueling, check oil with unit on
level surface. If oil is not up to full
mark on dipstick, add oil (see en-
gine manual).
Unit stops if oil level is too low. Unit
cannot be restarted until sufficient
oil is added.
Ref. 803 594-B