SGW-250SS DC WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (08/08/01) — PAGE 31
SGW-250SS — ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Before Starting
1. Be sure to disconnect the electrical load and switch the
main circuit breaker to the “OFF” position prior to starting
the engine.
2. Never start the engine with the main circuit breaker “ON”.
3. Check the lubricating oil level prior to starting the engine.
Make sure the generator is level. The oil level must be
maintained between two notches on the dipstick.
4. When there is not enough lubricating oil, fill the
crankcase with high grade motor oil. Use a high quality
detergent oil classified CC or higher (See Table 3 on
page 16).
5. Check the coolant level in the radiator and subtank.
Replenish with antifreeze as necessary. Always maintain
the coolant level between the FULL and LOW markings
on the coolant container. Be sure that the radiator cap
is fastened securely.
CAUTION:
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Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge.
When fuel is low, fill the fuel tank with
clean fresh unleaded automotive
gasoline.
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If gasoline spillage occurs, completely
wipe up the spilled gasoline.
The engine's exhaust contains harmful
emissions.
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ventilate the
exhaust when operating inside tunnels,
excavations or buildings. Direct exhaust
away from nearby personnel.
Starting
1. On the front panel of the generator, set the ON/OFF
switch to the ON position (up).
2. Pull the choke knob half way out (half open).
3. Press and hold the start “push-button” switch until the
engine starts, then release.
4. After the engine starts gradually push the choke knob
inward, all the way back to its closed position.
5. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds after
pushing start button, wait about 30 seconds and repeat
steps 1 through 4. If the engine fails to start after repeated
attempts, refer to Table 8, Engine Troubleshooting.
6. Let the engine idle for five minutes with the Automatic
Idle Control switch in the “ON” position.
7. Check the engine for abnormal vibrations, noises and
oil leakage.
8. Check the generator's output voltage by connecting an
AC voltmeter to the 120/240 volt output receptacles. If
the voltmeter indicates 120 volts, then 120 VAC can be
obtained from the 120 V and 240V receptacles at the
same time.
9. Turn the
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utomatic Idle Control Switch
to either “OFF”
or “ON” for full engine operation.
Shutdown
1. Remove the load from the generator, then place both
the main and GFCI circuit breakers to the OFF position.
2. Listen for the engine speed to drop. Run at low speed
for 3-5 minutes.
3. Stop the engine by setting the ON/OFF switch on the
generator's front panel to the OFF position.
NEVER press the the “
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switch while the engine is running.
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