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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
5
Model 4W315C
Version B - For Reduction G016.J
®
107358
Battery contains
sulfuric acid.
Battery acid is poisonous if swallowed.
Contact with skin or eyes may cause
severe burns. Do not tilt generator
with battery installed. Tilting could
cause battery acid to spill. Wear
protective clothing and face shield
when servicing. Keep out of children’s
reach.
Keep generator
and nearby areas
clean.
• Keep generator free of oil, mud, and
other foreign matter.
• Remove anything that creates
slippery areas around generator.
• Remove oily rags and other items
that create fire hazards.
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Make sure it is rated ABC by the
NFPA. They are good for all uses.
Consult your local fire department.
• Keep fire extinguisher well main-
tained. Be familiar with its use.
General Safety Information
(Continued)
Battery gives off
explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes
away. Do not remove or install battery
cables when engine is cranking or
running. Only service or use battery in
a well-vented area.
Guard against
burns. Hot engine
parts can cause severe injury. Use
caution and remain alert when using
generator.
• Keep children and animals away
from generator while it is running or
hot.
• Keep all covers and shields in place.
Keep them tightly secured.
• The muffler becomes very hot during
operation. The muffler remains hot
for a while after shutdown. Do not
touch muffler while it is hot. Do not
let muffler touch anything flam-
mable. Let engine cool before
transporting or storing.
Have standby
installation to
home or building performed by a
licensed electrician. Do not let anyone
else wire into a utility circuit. Personal
injury, equipment damage, or damage
to home could occur.
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.
Never operate
generator
• if engine speed changes greatly
• if engine misfires often
• if powered items overheat
• if electrical output drops
• if it is sparking
• if it produces smoke or flames
• if it vibrates at high levels
• if it has a damaged receptacle
Only a qualified
electrical service
person should service and repair
generator.
• Generator produces high voltage.
Use extreme caution when working
on electrical parts.
• When working on generator, avoid
hot muffler, exhaust manifold, and
engine parts. Severe burns may
occur.
• Do not work on generator when
tired.
• Use only factory approved replace-
ment parts.
Store generator in
a well-vented area.
Make sure fuel tank is empty. Never
store with fuel in tank.
Know how to stop
engine quickly.
Know how to use all controls.
Prolonged expo-
sure to loud noise
can cause hearing loss.
• When working around generator,
wear approved hearing protection.
• Remember neighbors when using
generator.
Generator Features
OIL ALERT SYSTEM
The oil alert system protects the engine
from low oil damage. This system auto-
matically shuts down the engine and
prevents engine restarting if the oil
pressure falls too low.
If this system shuts down the engine, the
engine will not start until you add oil. The
oil alert lamp is near engine starter switch
(See Figure 3, page 6). Add oil to engine
(See “Engine Oil,” page 8).
See engine owner’s manual for more
information.