Chris-Craft 2014 36 RH Corsair Owner's Manual page 108

Systems
To start the generator from the generator control panel:
1. Depress the Preheat switch. Preheat time is dependent upon ambient temperature. Refer to the generators
Owner's Manual for the appropriate preheat time.
2. Keep the Preheat switch depressed, then depress the Start switch. When the engine starts release the Start
switch. Do not release the Preheat switch until the oil pressure reaches 15.
3. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature before applying any load to the generator.
To start the generator from the salon panel:
1. Press the Preheat switch and hold.
2. Keep the Preheat switch depressed, then depress the Start switch.
3. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature before applying any load to the generator.
To stop the generator from either location:
1. Remove all electrical load from the generator. Allow it to run for another three to five minutes to stabilize the
operating temperature.
2. Depress and hold the Stop switch until the generator comes to a complete stop. Release the Stop switch.
Starting gasoline generators:
There are two (2) switches associated with the generator control panel:
The On switch
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The Start/Stop Switch
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Never run the starter for more than twenty (20) seconds at a time.
If the engine fails to start, release both switches, wait a minimum of
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.
To start the generator from the generator start panel:
1. Place the generator run switch to ON.
2. The generator start switch is spring-loaded. Press and hold the start switch to the Start position until the
generator starts, then release. The center switch position then becomes the Run position.
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Damage may result.
30 seconds and repeat the start procedure.
Generator