Starting The Unit; Automatic Shutdown - Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MLT4060DOTM Owner's Manual

Operation

Starting the Unit

NOTE: If the engine was run out of fuel or the fuel tank
was drained, it may be necessary to bleed the fuel lines.
Refer to the engine operator's manual supplied with the
unit.
1. See Figure 3-4. Verify the main circuit breaker and
individual circuit breakers for each of the lights are
OFF (O).
NOTE: If the red light on the control panel "TURN MAIN
BREAKER OFF" is illuminated, the breaker is closed
(switched on) and must be switched off.
Figure 3-4. Circuit Breakers in OFF (O) Position
2. See Figure 3-5. Turn the key on the Engine Start
switch to the right GLOW PLUG position and hold
the key in place until the glow plug indicator turns
red.
GLOW
PLUG
Figure 3-5. Activate Glow Plug
3. See Figure 3-6. Turn the key to the right START
position and hold it until the engine cranks and
starts running.
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O O O O
OFF
RUN
START
GLOW
PLUG
4. See Figure
RUN position.
Equipment Damage. Do not continuously crank
engine for more than ten seconds. Doing so will lead
to overdischarge of batteries and starter seizure.
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GLOW
PLUG
NOTE: If oil pressure is not obtained within 30 seconds
after the key is switched to the RUN position, the low-oil
automatic shutdown will turn off the fuel supply, stopping
the engine. Check the oil level and turn the key to the
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OFF position to reset the oil pressure timer before
attempting to restart the engine.
5. Once the engine is running, allow it to reach
normal operating temperature before switching on
any loads.

Automatic Shutdown

This unit is equipped with a low oil pressure and high
coolant temperature automatic shutdown system. This
system will automatically shut off the fuel supply to stop
the engine if oil pressure drops too low or the engine
OFF
RUN
Figure 3-6. Crank Engine
3-7. Release the key, it will move to the
CAUTION
OFF
RUN
Figure 3-7. Release Key
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