Stopping The Generator - ETQ DG4LE Owner's Manual

2-8 Stopping the generator

1. Take the electrical load off
the generator.
2. Put the speed handle in the
"RUN" position and let the
engine run for 3 minutes after
unloading. Do not stop the
diesel engine immediately let
it warm down. Stopping the
diesel engine suddenly may
raise the temperature of the
engine abnormally and lock
the nozzle and damage the
diesel engine.
Note:
1. If the speed handle is in the
"Stop position and the
engine is still running, turn
the fuel switch to the "OFF"
position or loosen the high
pressure oil pipe nut. The
engine could be stopped
more than one-way other
than the speed handle way.
2. If you cannot stop the
engine with a load on it,
then remove the load first
than stop the engine.
3. Press down on the brake
handle
4. If equipped with an electric
starter, turn the key to the
"Off" position
5. Put the fuel handle to the "S"
position
Speed handle
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6. Finally, pull slowly on the
recoil handle until you feel
resistance (this is when the
piston is on the compression
stroke, where the intake and
exhaust valves are closed).
What this does is prevent the
engine from rusting when not
in use.