VDO Dayton 4W315C - Manual (Page 8)

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Dayton Diesel Electric Generator ®
4W315C
107358
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Always
allow room for fuel to expand. If you
overfill tank, fuel can overflow onto
hot engine. This can cause fire. After
refueling, tightly close fuel tank cap.
• Do not spill fuel. If fuel spills, make
sure area is dry before starting
engine.
• Never smoke in refueling area. Never
allow open flames or sparks in area.
• Store fuel in approved container.
Store fuel in a well-vented area free
of open flames or sparks.
Use clean, fresh, diesel fuel. Use diesel fuel
with cetane rating of 45 or higher. Avoid
getting dirt, dust, or water in fuel tank.
See engine owner’s manual for more
information.
Figure 13 – Connecting Positive and
Negative Cables to Battery
Red, Positive Cable
From Starter Solenoid
Black, Negative
Cable From
Engine Block
ENGINE OIL
We ship the generator without oil in the
engine crankcase. You must add oil before
starting engine. See “Engine Lube Oil,”
page 9 for specific oil type.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND ADDING OIL
Follow steps below to check oil level.
Make sure engine is level and stopped.
1. Remove dipstick (See Figure 14). Wipe
dipstick clean.
2. Insert dipstick into oil filler neck. Do not
screw it in. Oil level should be at top of
filler neck. Oil should cover most of
dipstick.
3. If level is low, fill to top of oil filler neck
(See Figure 14). Use proper lube oil to
preserve your engine.
NOTE: If oil level is too low, oil alert
system will shutdown engine and prevent
engine from restarting.
2. Locate the red, positive (+) battery cable
from starter solenoid. Connect it to the
positive (+) battery terminal (See Figure
13).
3. Locate the black, negative (–) battery
cable attached to engine block. Connect
it to the negative (–) battery terminal
(See Figure 13).
4. Check battery before starting engine.
Make sure fluid levels are full. Make
sure battery is charged.
See engine owner’s manual for more
information.
MOUNTING BATTERY TO GENERATOR
1. Secure battery to generator by battery
hold-down system. This system consists
of the battery mounting bracket, hook
bolt, and nut (See Figure 12).
Nut Battery Mounting
Bracket
Hook Bolt
Battery
Figure 12 – Battery Hold-Down System
Figure 11 – Connecting Black, Negative (–)
Battery Cable to Engine Block
Black, Negative (–)
Battery Cable
Assembly (Continued)
Installation
FUEL
Diesel fuel pre-
sents a hazard of
fire. Diesel fuel is flammable.
• Keep fuel out of children’s reach.
• Refuel generator in a well-vented
area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark.
Do not refuel while engine is
running. Unhook all electrical loads
and shut off engine before refueling.