Warning Indicators - Shindaiwa DGK180F Owner's And Operator's Manual

5-4. Warning Indicators

WARNING : INJURY
 Do not open the check door when the starter switch is in the AUTO or START position.
It will cause injury by rotating parts such as cooling fans and fan belt.
 Always turn the starter switch to the STOP position and stop the engine, then close
and lock OPERATION PANEL DOOR before checking or maintaining the engine or
any equipment.
CAUTION : BURNS
 Do not touch the engine and surrounding components immediately after stopping the
engine as they are still extremely hot.
This generator is equipped with the following warning indicators: BATTERY (battery charge),
OIL PRESS (engine oil pressure), WATER TEMP (coolant temperature), OVER SPEED
(engine overspeed), AIR FILTER (air cleaner clogging), SPILL CONTAINMENT (spill
containment amount), OVER CRANK (engine fails to start), and ENGINE (engine malfunction).
When the engine starts, all the lamps will be lights off. An indicator illuminates if a
malfunction/fault occurs during operation and the engine automatically stops depending on the
fault type. Selecting the starter switch from STOP to START position causes the BATTERY
warning indicator to illuminates and ENGINE for warning indicator to illuminates approximately
3 sec.
(1) BATTERY (Battery Charge) Warning Indicator (Low Battery Voltage)
The BATTERY warning indicator illuminates when charging is not possible during operation. If
this occurs, contact authorized distributor where the generator was purchased.
< Note >
 This battery charging warning indicator cannot detect battery deterioration or insufficient
battery fluid. (Refer to section "8-8. Checking the Battery".)
(2) OIL PRESS (Engine Oil Pressure) Warning Indicator (Low Oil Press.)
CAUTION: BURNS
 Always be sure to stop the engine and allow the engine to cool when performing
inspection or maintenance of engine oil. Opening the oil gauge or oil filler cap during
operation will result in hot oil gushing out.
If the engine oil pressure drops below 7 psi (0.48 x100 kPa) during operation, the OIL PRESS
warning indicators illuminates, and the engine will be automatically stopped.If this occurs,
check the engine oil level and add engine oil until it reaches the maximum level.
< Note >
 This oil pressure warning indicator cannot detect oil deterioration. Change the engine oil
periodically. (Refer to section "8-1. Checking Engine Oil".)
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