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PAGE 28 — DA7000 SERIES GENERATORS• OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/20/11)
OPERATION
Before Starting the Engine
1. Open the cabinet door and turn the fuel cock lever
(Figure 14) to the “ON” position.
Figure 14. Fuel Cock Lever (ON)
2. NEVER operate the generator with the doors open
(Figure 15). Operation with the doors open may cause
insuffi cient cooling of the unit, and engine damage may
result. Close the doors for normal operation.
Figure 15. Generator Doors
CAUTION
The engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
WARNING
NEVER manually start the engine with the main or GFCI
circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
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3. NEVER start the engine with the main circuit breaker
in the ON position. Always place circuit breaker (Figure 16)
in the OFF position before starting.
Figure 16. Main Circuit Breaker (OFF)
4. NEVER start the engine with the GFCI circuit breaker
in the ON position. Always place circuit breaker (Figure
17) in the OFF position before starting the engine.
Figure 17. GFCI Circuit Breaker (OFF)
Starting the Engine
1. Insert the key into the starter switch (Figure 18) and
turn it to the “RUN” position. Check to see that the oil
pressure and charge Lights on the "Warning Lamp
Unit Display " are lit. If either light is not lit, check the
system and wiring (refer to the Engine Operation
Manual).
Figure 18. Starter Switch
2. Turn the ignition key to the HEAT position. When the
preheat light goes off, turn the key to the START
position to start the engine. As soon as the engine
starts, release the key. The key will automatically return
to the RUN position.
3. During winter or when the surrounding air temperature
is cold, in situations where a load start is required, turn
the key to the HEAT position, you must wait until the
preheat light goes off.
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