C Generator Starting An.d Use - Bayliner Que Sara 1997 Operating Manual

C. GENERATOR STARTING AND USE
When shore power is unavailable, the generator can fully power the boat. It is a good
idea to run the generator every day that you have not been connected to shore power to
recharge all the batteries. Monitor the battery voltage levels to determine how long to run
the generator. The generator may be operated while underway or at anchor. Make sure
water is coming out of the generator exhaust under the starboard side of the boarding step
before using while underway. When using while anchoring be sure you are not over eel
grass or or other debris which might get drawn into the intake and stop water flow during
operation. Monitor this process frequently during this use.
Access the main Power Panel:
1. To start generator simply press the pre-heat switch for 5 seconds and while
continuing to press the pre-heat switch, engage the generator start switch in the AC
electric cabinet. Keep the start switch depressed until the generator starts and the
generator panel instruments light up and the oil pressure indicator rises.) Listen for
the generator engine noise. Once the generator starts, release both the pre-heat switch
and the Generator switch (spring loaded)
2. Next, Move the 240 volt breaker slide over the shore power breaker and engage the
Generator 240 volt Breaker ( left side of the primary power source diagram). This will put
the generator online.
3. Never run generator for less than 30 minutes from a cold start.
4. To turn off generator, simply turn start/stop switch to the stop position (left). This
will automatically shut down the generator.
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