All Power APG3201N - Manual (Page 11)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
2-3.3 Engine break in
When you purchase a brand new engine, the engine must be properly broken
in. The break in period is about 20 hours.
(1) Avoid overloading the engine when brand new
(2) Change the engine oil according to specifications. An oil change for a
brand new engine is about 20 hours or every month, an older engine, the
oil change is about 100 hours or three months.
2-4 Starting the generator set
2-4.1 Manual starting.
Start the engine in accordance with procedures below:
(1) Put the fuel switch in the “On” position.
(2) Turn the handle of the engine to the
“RUN” position.
(3) Pull the recoil starter handle out until
you feel resistance. It will reset to its original
position
automatically. The handle
should be reset into its recoil device slowly to
prolong the life of the engine starter.
(4) In cold climate, it is difficult to start the engine.
To remedy this, pull the rubber plug out from the
rocker of the diesel engine and fill 1/2 a cap full
oil. Before starting, put the rubber plug back in
place. If you don’t put the rubber plug back in place,
rain, dust and other dirt can enter into the diesel engine. It will cause the parts inside the
diesel engine to wear quickly and lead to engine failure.
Rubber plug
of engine
2-4.2 Electric starting
The procedures for preparing to start the engine are the same as the manual starting
engine.
2-4.3 Battery
1. Insert key into ignition and put it in the “off” position.
2. Put the speed handle in the “Run” position.
3. Turn the start switch clockwise to the “START” position; to set the silent
type, first turn it clockwise to the “RUN” (ON) position for 1-2 seconds.