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Operator’s Manual 23
ENGINE:
The engine for this generator is governed to operate at
speeds close to 3600 RPM (60Hz) throughout the op-
erating load range. The no load speed (before a load is
applied) will be just a bit higher than the load speed and is
normally set to 3750 RPM.
WARNING: DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE
GOVERNOR MECHANISM, CHANGE THE
SETTING EXPERIMENTALLY, OR PUSH
THE THROTTLE OPEN IN AN ATTEMPT TO
GENERATE MORE ELECTRICAL CURRENT;
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY
MAY RESULT.
GOVERNOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT SHOULD
BE MADE ONLY BY A JOHN DEERE
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL:
Change oil after initial 50 hours. Thereafter it should be
changed every 200 hours of operation.
Drain as follows:
1. Make sure the engine is level.
2. Start the engine and bring it up to operating
temperature.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Remove the oil cap/dipstick to allow the engine oil to
drain more easily.
5. Position a container under the engine to collect waste
oil.
6. Remove the drain plug located on the bottom of the
cylinder block. Allow oil to drain.
7. After all oil has been drained from the engine, install the
drain plug and tighten to 14-17 ft lbs.
8. Dispose of used oil properly.
TO FILL WITH OIL:
1. Make sure engine is level.
2. Remove oil cap/dipstick.
3. Add indicated amount of engine oil at either one of the
engine oil ller ports.
4. Wait one minute and check oil level.
5. Add more oil if necessary.
6. Fully reinsert oil cap/dipstick and hand tighten. Over-
tightening the oil cap/dipstick will damage it.
CAUTION: OIL BEING DRAINED MAY BE HOT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURN INJURY,
HANDLE WITH CARE. DISPOSE OF USED OIL
PROPERLY.
Service