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Starting Under Normal Conditions
Follow the procedure below for normal starting of the generator.
1. Make sure there is sufficient fuel on board. Keep fuel tank(s) as full as possible. Check the fuel filters
and water separators for the presence of contaminants and/or water. Drain and clean them as needed.
2. Check the coolant level in the plastic recovery tank. Add coolant solution as needed.
NOTE: Excessive loss of coolant from the plastic recovery tank indicates a cooling system leak. Check
the entire cooling system and pressurize the system using a common automotive radiator pressure tester to
locate the leak. In cases of excessive coolant loss, the system must be refilled as outlined under the
"PREPARATION FOR STARTING" section of this manual.
3. Check the oil level in the engine sump and look for fuel leaks, particularly if signs of such leaks are
found on the bottom of the engine or below the engine.
Start the generator in accordance with the "STARTING PROCEDURE" instructions in this manual and
allow the engine's operating temperature to reach 140 - 150
0
F before placing a load on it.
Starting Under Cold Conditions
Under extremely cold temperatures, the following conditions can occur. Follow the instructions listed
below when operating your engine in cold weather.
Lubricating Oil Turns Viscous - Make certain that the lubricating oil used conforms with the ratings for
the prevailing atmospheric temperature. Refer to the "LUBRICATING SYSTEM" section ofthis manual
for an atmospheric/oil viscosity specification table.
Voltage Across the Battery Terminal Drops - Make certain that the battery is fully charged to ntinimize
voltage drop across the battery terminals.
The Temperature o/the Intake Air
is
Low and the Compression Temperature does not Rise Enough-
Allow the glow plugs to operate sufficiently to aid in starting during the preheat period whenever the
temperature of the intake air is low and when the compression temperature does not rise enough. Refer to
the preheat chart found in the "STARTING PROCEDURE" section of this manual.
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