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System Control Panel

The home generator control panel, located inside the

generator housing, is shown below.

Brief descriptions of the controls used during installation are:
A Removable Panel — To assist with conduit connection.
B Circuit Breaker — Must be ON to supply power to the

transfer switch.

C Set Exercise Switch — Used to set time of the exercise

cycle.

D Manual Over-Ride Switch — Used to manually start

and stop the generator.

E 15 Amp Fuse — Protects the DC control circuits.
F System Switch — Switches modes to OFF and AUTO.
G Digital Display — Displays running time in hours, and

fault codes.

More information may be found in Controls in the Operator’s

Manual.

System Switch
This two-position switch is the most important control on

the home generator and is used as follows:
• “AUTO” position is the normal operating position. If

a utility power outage is sensed, the system will start

the generator. When utility power is restored, lets the

engine stabilize internal temperatures, shuts off the

generator, and waits for the next utility power outage.

• “OFF” position turns off running generator, prevents

unit from starting and resets any detected faults.

15 Amp Fuse
Protects the home generator DC control circuits. If the fuse

has ‘blown’ (melted open) or was removed, the engine

cannot crank or start. Replace the fuse using only an

identical ATO 15A fuse. One spare fuse is supplied with the

unit. If fuse was blown or removed, you will need to reset

the exercise timer (see Setting Exercise Timer).

Final Installation Considerations

Engine Oil

NOTICE

Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been

properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in

equipment failure.

Refer to Maintenance and engine manual for oil fill

information.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instruction will void engine and generator warranty.

This engine is shipped from the factory pre-run and filled

with non-synthetic oil (API SL 10W-30W). This allows for

system operation in a wide range of temperature and climate

conditions. Before starting the engine, check oil level and

ensure that engine is serviced as described in the engine

operator’s manual.

Coolant System
This engine is shipped from the factory filled with a 50-

50 mix of automotive (Dex-Cool™ orange) anti-freeze and

water. This will provide optimum year round protection

against freezing, boiling and corrosion. The coolant system

incorporates a water heater that operates when ambient

temperature is below 80ºF AND utility power is present at

the transfer switch. Before starting the engine, check coolant

level as described in the engine operator’s manual.

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