VDO Dayton 4W315C - Manual (Page 13)

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Model 4W315C
Version B - For Reduction G016.J
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Operation (Continued)
BLEEDING FUEL LINE
1. Loosen fuel line clamp and remove fuel
line from engine. Place open end of fuel
line over a clean container to catch any
fuel spilled in step 3, below.
2. Move fuel valve lever to the “O” (open)
position (See Figure 18).
3. Allow air to bleed from line. When fuel
exits fuel line in a steady stream,
reattach fuel line to engine.
4. Add spilled fuel back into fuel tank.
O
S
Fuel Valve
Lever
Figure 18 - Fuel Valve Lever In “O” (open)
Position
RUN
STOP
Engine Run
Lever
Figure 19 - Engine Run Lever
You must fully
move engine run/
stop knob to the RUN position to run
engine at 3600 RPM. Do not run engine
at lower speeds. Running engine at
lower speeds will damage generator
and powered items.
STARTING
Never use gaso-
line, paint thinner,
or any other flammable liquid as a
starting aid. An explosion may occur.
IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset.
The throttle is locked in preset position. Do
not adjust throttle. Preset position lets
engine run at 3600 RPM under load. The
engine must maintain 3600 RPM for
generator to create correct voltage.
Running engine at lower speeds will
damage generator and powered items.
IMPORTANT: Never start generator with
electrical loads connected. Start engine
before adding electrical loads.
1. Make sure fuel tank is full. See “Fuel,”
page 8 for fuel information.
2. Move fuel valve lever to the “O” (open)
position (See Figure 18).
3. Move engine run lever to the RUN
position (See Figure 19).
Figure 20 - Decompression Lever
Decompression
Lever
(3) Turn the starting key clockwise to
the START position (See Figure 21).
Hold it there until engine starts.
Starting Key
Figure 21 - Starting Key
CHARGE
OFF
OIL
4. Start the engine.
a. Electric Starter
(1) Slowly pull starter rope until you
feel strong resistance. Gently
return starter rope to engine.
(2) Push decompression lever all the
way down (See Figure 20). Decom-
pression lever will stay in this
position until you turn starting key.
(4) When engine starts, release key.
IMPORTANT: Do not use electric starter
more than ten seconds. Starter motor
damage may occur. If engine fails to start,
release the key and wait 15 seconds. After
15 seconds, try starting again.