Carrier RG2059 Series Operation And Service page 11

High voltage (dielectric) testing must not be performed to the machine without first observing
NEMA rules. The insulation of this generator winding may be safely checked by using a meg-
ger. A high megger reading indicates good insulation.
Observe proper polarity when installing the battery or connecting a battery charger, the nega-
tive battery terminal must be grounded. Reverse polarity may damage the charging system.
When charging the battery in unit, isolate the battery by disconnecting the negative battery ter-
minal first, then the positive. Once the battery has been charged, connect the positive battery
terminal first, then the negative.
Never pour cold water into a hot engine.
Use only ethylene glycol (anti-freeze with inhibitors) in system. Use of glycol by itself will dam-
age the cooling system. Always cover the engine inlet tube while the air cleaner is being ser-
viced.
Do not underfill or overfill the oil bath cups. Overfilling of cups causes loss of capacity; under-
filling cups causes lack of filtering efficiency.
Continued operation with failed shockmounts may result in engine or generator damage.
If the generator set is equipped with the fuel filter bowl assembly, when replacing the fuel filter,
a new fuel filter O-ring should be oiled and replaced, and then the clear bowl should also be
tightened to 18 ft-lbs.
A frayed, cracked or worn poly V-belt must be replaced. After installing a new belt, check the
adjustment after running the unit for three or four hours. This will allow for the initial stretch,
which is common on new belts. Once this initial stretch has taken place, the belt should be
checked at regular intervals.
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Do not attempt to adjust engine speed.
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