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CONTROL PANEL OPERATION
AND FUNCTION
A. MASTER CONTROL SWITCH – This switch controls the starting and stopping of the engine via
the engine control logic circuitry.
With this switch in the “Manual” mode, the engine will start and run immediately after a
10 – 20 second time delay.
CAUTION: Please note that once the engine has been told to start, the gen set
should be treated as though it is operational, even though the start
delay has not yet allowed the engine to crank.
With this switch in the “Automatic” mode, the engine can be started and stopped from a remote
contact. (Standard switch, transfer switch, etc.) There is a time delay, to cool down, of 60–90
seconds when the unit is shut down from the remote contacts while the Master Control Switch is in
the “Automatic Mode.
With this switch in the “Off” position, the engine will immediately stop. The position must also be
utilized to clear fault shut–down conditions.
B. PANEL LIGHTS – By turning on the panel light switch, the panel lights will be energized and will
illuminate the control panel. The fuse next to the switch is to protect this circuit from damage due to
excessive current.
C. FIELD AND CONTROLLER FUSES – These fuses protect the internal workings of the generator
set.
D. GAUGES – These gauges monitor some of the more critical operating parameters of the engine as
well as the run time of the generator set.
The Voltmeter displays the charging rate that is currently being produced by the engine’s alternator to
facilitate the charging of the battery. This gauge should normally be above 12.5V whenever the unit is
running. If you ever notice the gauge is reading below 12V while the engine is running please contact
the service department at Baldor Generators.
The Temperature Gauge monitors and displays the operating temperature of the engines coolant. The
point at which a fault shut–down will occur is approximately 230°F.
The Oil Pressure Gauge displays and monitors the current operating pressure of the engine’s oil
system. The trip point at which a fault shutdown will occur is approximately 15 PSI or below.
Fuel level is checked by the owner or is usually a separately supplied fuel tank.
The Hour Meter accumulates and displays the total running time of the generator set.