Generator Starting - Chris-Craft 2014 36 RH Corsair Owner's Manual

Generator

Generator Starting

Start procedures are different for the gasoline and diesel models. It is important to refer to the generators
Owner's Manual for complete information on starting and stopping the generator as only rudimentary
information is repeated here.
Starting diesel generators:
There are four (4) switches and four (4) dials associated with the generator control panel. The four
switches are:
1. Preheat switch. This is a spring-loaded switch which preheats the engine for easier starting. It also by-passes
the protective oil pressure switch and provides power to the start switch. This switch energizes the Start
switch.
2. Start switch. This is a spring-loaded switch used for starting the generator. It cannot be energized unless the
Preheat switch is depressed.
3. Stop switch. This is a spring-loaded switch which must be depressed and held to stop the generator.
4. Emergency stop switch. This switch may or may not be present on your generator. The normal position of
this switch is CLOSED. When depressed it opens the DC circuit of the control panel and shuts down the
generator.
Since this switch is not spring-loaded it can be used to keep the generator off when performing maintenance.
The four dials associated with the control panel are:
1. Water temperature gauge. Normal operating temperature should indicated a reading of 175° F to 195° F
(80° C to 91° C).
2. Oil pressure gauge. The needle fluctuates depending upon load conditions.
3. DC voltmeter. This gauge indicates battery charge. Normal readings are 13V to 14V.
4. Hour meter. This indicates elapsed time put on the unit and is used for scheduling maintenance.
The remote start panel is located on the salon main circuit breaker panel. It contains the same switches as
the generator control panel except for the Emergency Stop Switch. The remote start panel also contains a
green LED but no gauges.
If the generator does not start within 10 to 20 seconds, release both
switches, wait a minimum of 30 seconds, and repeat the start procedure.
Prestart:
1. Check cooling and lubricating levels as instructed in the Generator's Owner's Manual.
2. Ensure fuel feeds are open.
3. Open the generator cooling seacock.
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