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3.7.3 OVERCRANK
This feature prevents the generator from damaging
itself when it continually attempts to start and anoth-
er problem, such as no fuel supply, prevents it from
starting. The unit will crank and rest for a preset time
limit. Then, it will stop cranking, and the LED will
light indicating an overcrank failure. The AUTO/OFF/
MANUAL switch will need to be set to OFF and then
back to AUTO to reset the generator control board.
NOTE:
If the fault is not repaired, the overcrank feature
will continue to activate.
3.7.3.1 Approximate Crank Cycle Times
• 15 seconds ON
• 7 seconds OFF
• 7 seconds ON
• 7 seconds OFF
• Repeat for 45 seconds
Approximately 90 seconds total
3.7.4 OVERSPEED
This feature protects the generator from damage by
shutting it down if it happens to run faster than the
preset limit. This protection also prevents the genera-
tor from supplying an output that could potentially
damage appliances connected to the generator cir-
cuit. Contact the nearest dealer if this failure occurs.
4.1 FUSES
The generator panel’s 15 amp fuse (Figure 4.1) pro-
tects the DC control circuit against overload. The fuse
is wired in series with the battery output lead to the
panel. If the fuse element has melted open, the engine
cannot crank or start. Replace the fuse using only an
identical 15-amp replacement.
The generator panel’s 7.5 amp fuse protects the 12
VDC accessory socket. If the fuse element has melted
open, the 12 VDC socket will not provide power to
any accessories. Replace the fuse using only an iden-
tical 7.5 amp replacement. To remove fuse, push the
fuse holder cap down and rotate counterclockwise.
Figure 4.1 – Generator Control Panel
12 VDC
ACCESSORY
OUTLET 7.5A MAX
EXERCISE
15A
SYSTEM FUSE
TIME
SET
AUTO
7.5A
OUTLET FUSE
OFF
MAN.
FLASHING GREEN LED=
4FLASHING RED LEDS=
NO UTIL ITY SENSE
EXERCISER NOT SET
OVER CRANK
LOW OIL
OVER SPEED
HIGH TEMP.
SYSTEM SET
EXTERNAL
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
GFCI
4.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
For oil capacities, see the “Specifications,” Section.
For engine oil recommendations, see Section 4.3.1.
To check the engine oil level, proceed as follows
(Figure 4.2):
1. Start the generator by moving the AUTO/OFF/
MANUAL switch to the MANUAL position. Allow
it to run for a short while and then shut it down
by moving the switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
3. Install the dipstick; then, remove it again. The oil
level should be at the dipstick “Full” mark. If nec-
essary, add oil to the “Full” mark only. DO NOT
FILL ABOVE THE “FULL” MARK.
Never operate the engine with the oil level
below the “Add” mark on the dipstick. Doing
this could damage the engine.
4. Install the dipstick.
5. Reset the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to its origi-
nal position.
Figure 4.2 — Oil Dipstick and Fill, 15 kW
Oil Dipstick
Oil Fill
4.3 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
4.3.1 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use oil of American Petroleum Institute (API) Service
Class SG, SH or SJ. Use all season SAE 5W-30
Synthetic oil. Organic break-in oil is required before
using synthetic oil.
NOTE:
The unit is supplied with “break-in” oil. See the
“Break-in Procedure” Section for the first required
oil change.
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Section 4 — Maintenance
15 kW Generator