Rated/Idle Switch; Ether Starting Aid - Vanguard CPW 125-4-S Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

Rated/Idle Switch

IDLE — With
rated/idle switch in this
position, the genset engine runs
at an idle speed
approximately700 - 900 RPM.
Use this position for start-up,
warm-up, and during extended
periods of running with no load.
Note: Do not operate the engine
at idle for long periods with the
engine coolant temperature
below the minimum
recommended in the Cummins®
Operation and Maintenance
Manual QSB4.5 and QSB6.7
Engine (Bulletin 4021531); see
the appendices at the end of the
Weld-Deck Operation
Maintenance Manual,
Deck welding package CPW 125-
4-S2-4.
RATED — With the rated/idle switch in this position, the genset engine runs at full or rated speed; approximately
1500 RPM @ 50z, 1800 RPM @ 60 Hz. Use this position when working.
Note: The main breaker will only set when the genset rated/idle switch is in the RATED position.

Ether Starting Aid

Figure 27: Genset Ether Starting Aid
Ether Starting— At temperatures below 0°C (32°F), a metered amount of ether will be injected into the intake when
the ether starting aid button is released. Push and release the BLACK ether starting aid button while cranking the
engine. Refer to the Cold Weather Starting Below 0°C (32°F) with Ether Starting Aid section this manual for complete
operating instructions.
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Figure 26; Genset Rated/Idle Switch
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