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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
14
Dayton Diesel Electric Generator
®
4W315C
107358
RUN
STOP
Engine Stop Lever
Figure 23 - Pushing Down Engine Stop
Lever
Figure 22- Decompression Lever
Decompression
Lever
b. Recoil Starter
(1) Slowly pull starter rope until you
feel strong resistance. Gently
return starter rope to engine.
(2) Push decompression lever all the
way down (See Figure 22). Decom-
pression lever will stay in this posi-
tion until you pull starter rope.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
This generator will not perform well at
high altitudes without proper adjust-
ment. Contact a Yanmar dealer for
adjustment information.
ADDING ELECTRICAL LOADS
IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator.
Make sure total wattage of all electrical
loads does not exceed rated wattage of
generator. Overloading may shorten
generator life. It could also cause internal
damage to generator. Overloading
will trip circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT: Keep full power selector
switch in the 120 VOLT ONLY position if
only powering 120V items. Only move
switch to 120/240 VOLT position if
powering 240V items.
1. Check items to be powered. Their
nameplate lists their wattage ratings.
NOTE: The wattage ratings for some
electrical motors are misleading. They
may require 3 to 6 times their rated full-
load wattage to start. You must figure
total electrical load wattage. Make sure
total wattage of all electrical loads does
not exceed rated wattage of generator.
See “Determining Electrical Load For
Generator,” page 10.
2. Start engine. Let engine reach full speed.
3. Connect electrical loads one at a time. If
the load consists of electric motors, start
them first. Always start the largest first.
Start each motor individually.
(3) Firmly grasp starter grip with both
hands. Remove slack from starter
rope by lightly pulling starter grip.
(4) To start engine, pull starter rope
briskly. You must pull the starter
rope all the way out. If not, the
engine will not start.
IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip snap
back against engine. Return it gently. This
will prevent damage to starter.
Never use gaso-
line, paint thinner,
or any other flammable liquid as a
starting aid. An explosion may occur.
If engine does not start, repeat steps
under b. Recoil Starter on this page.
DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC LOADS
Remove electrical loads one at a time.
Remove voltage sensitive items first.
Voltage sensitive items include TVs, VCRs,
and other home electronic items.
STOPPING ENGINE
Follow the steps below to stop engine.
1. Remove all electrical loads from
generator (See “Disconnecting Electrical
Loads,” above). Remove electrical loads
one at a time.
2. Let engine run for two or three minutes
after removing electrical loads. This lets
engine cool slightly.
3. Push down engine stop lever (See Figure
23). This releases engine run lever and
stops engine. Do not stop engine with
the decompression lever.
4. Turn the starter key to the OFF position.
5. Turn fuel valve lever off. Do this by
moving valve lever to the “S” position
(See Figure 24, page 15).
6. Slowly pull starter rope until you feel
strong resistance. Gently return starter
rope to engine. This action closes the
intake and exhaust valves. This prevents
rust from forming while not using engine.
Operation (continued)