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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3WY47, 3W735B, 3W736C, 3WY44, 3TE27A, 3WY45, and 3WY46
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Dayton Professional-Duty
Electric Generators
®
Operation (Continued)
Choke Lever
(Closed Position)
Fuel Valve Lever
(ON Position)
Figure 24 – Fuel Valve Lever On, Choke
Lever Closed (Models 3W736C, 3WY44,
3WY46, 3TE27A, and 3WY45)
NOTE: You may not need to close choke if
engine is warm or air temperature is high.
4. Start the engine.
Figure 25 – Choke Button Closed (Model
3WY47 Only)
Figure 26 – Engine Switch in ON Position
(All Models Except 3WY46, 3WY45, and
3WY47)
ENGINE SW
ON
OFF
Engine
Switch
RECOIL STARTER (NOT AVAILABLE ON
MODEL 3WY47)
Turn engine switch to the ON position (See
Figures 26 and 27). Remove slack from
starter rope by lightly pulling starter grip.
Next, pull starter rope briskly.
IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip snap
back against engine. Return it gently. This
will prevent damage to starter.
NOTE: If engine does not start, check the
oil level in the cranckcase. Add oil as
needed. Be sure engine is on a level
surface. See “Oil Alert System,” page 5.
Choke
Button
(Closed
Position)
ELECTRIC STARTER (MODELS 3WY46,
3WY45, AND 3WY47 ONLY)
Turn the engine switch to the START
position (See Figure 27). Hold it there until
engine starts. When engine starts, let
switch return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Do not use electric starter
more than five seconds. Starter motor
damage may occur. If engine fails to start,
release the switch and wait ten seconds.
After ten seconds, try starting again.
NOTE: If engine does not start, check the
oil level in the cranckcase. Add oil as
needed. Be sure engine is on a level
surface. See “Oil Alert System,” page 5.
PRESTART
Operate generator on a firm, dry, and
clean surface. The surface must be level.
Protect generator from heavy dust, sand,
dirt, rain, or snow. Do not locate genera-
tor near standing water and snow. Make
sure area is well-vented.
Only responsible
adults should use
generator. Never let anyone operate
generator without proper instructions.
NOTE: If oil level is too low, oil alert
system will keep engine from starting (See
“Oil Alert System,” page 5). Make sure oil
level is full before starting. See “Engine
Oil,” page 10.
Before starting the engine, disconnect all
electric loads from generator.
STARTING
IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset.
The throttle is locked in preset position. Do
not adjust throttle. Preset position lets
engine run at 3600 RPM under load. The
engine must maintain 3600 RPM for
generator to create correct voltage.
Running engine at lower speeds will
damage generator and powered items.
IMPORTANT: Never start generator with
electrical loads connected. Start engine
before adding electrical loads.
1. Make sure gasoline tank is full. See
“Fuel,” page 10 for fuel information.
2. Move fuel valve lever to the ON position
(See Figure 24).
3. Move choke lever fully to the left (See
Figure 24) or pull choke button out
(Model 3WY47 only, See Figure 25). This
closes the choke.
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON/push OFF
Engine
Switch
Figure 27 – Engine Switch (Models 3WY46,
3WY45, and 3WY47 Only)