Generac Power Systems 9344-2 - Manual (Page 8)

• Check Coolant Level: Check coolant level prior to initial
use and at recommended intervals. Refer to SPECIFI­
CATIONS and MAINTENANCE sections for procedures
and recommendations.
• Check Fuel Supply: Make sure an adequate supply of
clean fuel is available to the engine. Many installations
include a Fuel Shutoff Valve, which you must open before
starting the engine.
NOTE: On some installations, the generator may
have been provided with its own fuel tank. On other
installations, the generator may “share” with the vehi­
cle’s fuel tank. When the vehicle’s tank is shared,
some installers may have installed a generator fuel
pick up tube in the shared tank that is shorter than the
vehicle’s pick up tube. When a shorter generator fuel
pick up tube is installed in the tank, the generator will
run out of gas while sufficient fuel remains in the tank
for vehicle engine operation.
START THE GENERATOR
To start the generator from either the generator con­
trol panel or from the optional Remote Panel, proceed
as follows:
1. Turn OFF electrical loads, using whatever means provided.
NOTE: If starting from the generator panel, turn OFF
loads by setting the generator’s main circuit breaker
to OFF or OPEN. If starting from a Remote Panel,
turn OFF loads using whatever means is provided in
the vehicle (such as a main circuit breaker.)
2. Press the preheat switch (if engine is cold) for between
15 and 30 seconds.
3. At the same time, hold the Engine-Start/Stop Switch at
START and press the preheat switch to crank engine.
Release the switches when the engine starts.
4. Let the engine stabilize and warm up.
5. Turn ON electrical loads, using whatever means provided.
SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
1. Turn OFF electrical loads, using whatever means
provided.
2. Let the engine run at no-load for a few minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures.
3. Set the Engine-Run/Stop Switch to STOP position.
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