Shutting The Generator Down While Under Load; Maintenance; Performing Scheduled Maintenance - Home Depot 0H9681 El Manual Del Propietario

Figure 3.5 — Panel Location
3.7 SHUTTING THE GENERATOR
DOWN WHILE UNDER LOAD
To safely stop and start a loaded generator follow these steps.
ISOLATE THE MAIN SERVICE DISTRIBUTION PANEL
1. At the main service distribution panel, open (turn off) the main
service entrance breaker.
STOPPING THE GENERATOR
1. Turn the Main Circuit Breaker off (Figure 3.6).
2. Allow the generator to run for 1 minute without load to cool
down.
Figure 3.6 – Open Side Compartment
3. Turn the Auto/Off/Manual switch to the Off position (Figure
3.7).
BACK
BACK
4. If the generator will be left off for longer than 1 hour without
utility present remove the 7.5 Amp Main Fuse from the control
panel (Figure 3.7). This will prevent the control panel from
running down the battery.
STARTING THE GENERATOR
1. If the Main Fuse was removed, replace the fuse.
2. Turn the Auto/Off/Manual switch to the Auto position. After a
short delay the generator will start.
3. Allow the generator to run for 15 seconds to allow the engine
to warm up.
4. Turn on the Main Circuit Breaker.
Figure 3.7 – Generator Control Panel
SYSTEM READY
LOW BATTERY
LOW OIL PRESSURE
HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE
OVERSPEED
RPM SENSOR LOSS
OVERCRANK
REPOWER THE MAIN SERVICE DISTRIBUTION PANEL
1. At the main service distribution panel, close (turn on) the main
service entrance breaker.
This method will ensure proper transfer between generator and
utility in the event that utility returns while the generator is shut
off.
4.1 PERFORMING SCHEDULED

MAINTENANCE

It is important to perform service as specified in the Maintenance
Schedule for proper generator operation, and to ensure that the
generator complies with the applicable emission standards for the
duration of its useful life. Service and repairs may be performed
by any capable person or repair shop. Additionally, emissions criti-
cal maintenance must be performed as scheduled in order for the
Emissions Warranty to be valid. Emissions critical maintenance
consists of servicing the air filter and spark plugs in accordance
with the Maintenance Schedule.
Maintenance
SET
EXERCISE
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