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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
12
Dayton Diesel Electric Generator
®
4W315C
107358
W
(Neutral)
X
(Hot)
Ground
(Green)
120 Volt
30 Amp
G
W
X
L5-30P
Plug
Operation
HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE
OPERATION
Air temperature affects generator output.
Output drops 1% for each 10° tempera-
ture rise above 60° F. Very low tempera-
tures may make the engine hard to start.
See engine owner’s manual for more
information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This generator is not large enough to
power your entire home. Do not connect
generator to any existing electrical circuits.
Plug items directly into generator recep-
tacles. Do not exceed amperage rating of
receptacles. Only use grounded cords.
Use only in well-
vented areas. Make
sure area has plenty of free-moving,
fresh, outside air. Never run generator
in an enclosed or confined area. Never
run generator inside occupied building.
engine exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas. Overexposure
will cause loss of consciousness and
will lead to death.
Never connect
generator to any
existing electrical circuits. The genera-
tor output will back-feed into the
utility power line. This may electrocute
a power company line repair person.
Also, if generator is powering electri-
cal circuits, the chance of an electrical
fire exists.
NOTE: We supply the engine owner’s
manual with generator. Refer to that
manual for questions concerning engine
operation.
USING RECEPTACLE
NOTE: Do not exceed amperage rating of
receptacles. Exceeding rating will trip
receptacle circuit breaker.
Use receptacles properly. Improper use
could damage generator. Use only
grounded extension cords. Power only
grounded or double-insulated items. Do
not overload receptacles. These genera-
tors have the following receptacles (See
Figure 16):
• 120V, 15-amp duplex receptacle
• 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle
• 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle
• 120/240V, 20-amp twist-lock recep-
tacle
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HOURS 1/10
120
ONLY
120
240V
120V, 30-Amp
Twist-Lock
120V, 15-Amp Duplex
120/240V, 20-Amp
Twist-Lock
Figure 16 – Receptacle Locations
POWER CORD AND PLUG REQUIRE-
MENTS
120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle
• NEMA L5-30P plug
• Three-wire, 30-amp cord
120/240V, 20-amp twist-lock receptacle
• NEMA L14-20P (20-amp) plug
• Four-wire, 20-amp cord
w
G
YX
Ground
X
(Hot)
W
(Neutral)
Y
(Hot)
Ground
(Green)
L14-20P
Plug
120V 120V
Neutral
120/240 Volt
20 Amp
Figure 17 – Cord and Plug Configurations
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 or 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 8.
Before starting the engine, disconnect all
electric loads from generator.
You may need to bleed fuel line to remove
trapped air
• if starting engine for first time
• if starting engine after allowing
generator to run out of fuel
120V, 15-Amp GFCIDuplex