Usage:
Manual Operation of Generator Set Control Panel
Starting the Engine
- 1. Perform all before starting inspections. See Before Starting in Engine Operation and Maintenance Guide.
- 2. Turn Engine Automatic Control Selector switch to Manual position.
- 3. After the engine starts and its systems have stabilized, apply the load.
- 4. Regulate the frequency of the generator with the Governor Motor Raise-Lower switch or Manual Governor Control Lever.
Stopping the Engine
- 1. Remove the load from the engine.
- 2. Reduce engine speed to low idle. Push down and hold Governor Motor Raise-Lower switch in the Lower position or move governor control lever to low idle position.
- 3. Release switch when low idle is reached.
- 4. While the engine is at low idle, measure the engine oil level. Oil level must be maintained between the ADD and FULL mark on the ENGINE RUNNING side of the dipstick.
- 5. After engine cools, turn Engine Auto. Control Selector switch to STOP. Move the selector to OFF after the engine stops.
Refer to Engine Operation and Maintenance Guide for other methods to stop the engine.
Move the shutoff lever forward. Hold lever in this position until engine stops.
Automatic Start-Stop Operation of Generator Set Control Panel
An automatic start-stop system is used when an engine must start with no one in attendance.
To start the engine when unattended, the ambient (engine room) temperature must be at least 70°F (20°C) or, the engine jacket water temperature must be at least 90°F (32°C).
One or two 3kw jacket water heaters can maintain this temperature.
In the AUTO. position, the engine will automatically start and take up the load when remote starting contacts are closed. When used together with an automatic transfer switch, the engine can be signaled to start and the load automatically transferred when commercial power fails.
The automatic transfer switch will also remove the load, cool and stop the engine.
If the unit is used for standby application with a remote transfer switch, place the Engine Control Selector switch in the AUTO. position, and adjust speed for proper operation of the generator with load after starting.
When in the AUTO. position, the engine will automatically stop if commercial power has been restored or if the engine has a fault. The optional cool down timer will allow engine to idle before shutting down.
Placing the Engine Control Selector in the STOP position will stop the engine.
Overcranking
A timer allows the engine to crank either once for 30 seconds, or through 5 ten-second cranking cycles (depending upon the device used) while unattended.
If the engine does not start before the time has elapsed, the cranking motor will shut off, the overcrank light will come on.