MJM Yachts 36z Express - Manual (Page 36)

6.5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AC GENERATOR (Optional)
The generator, used to create AC electrical power, is located in the aft cockpit sole locker.
To operate, The generator battery selector switch at the top of the DC Panel must be ON and the
generator must be selected on the AC panel.
Pre-Start Checks [refer to labeled diagram that follows)
(1) Check that cooling water is 1” below filler cap (2) Check the oil at dipstick
(3) Open fuel line lever over starboard fuel tank.
(4) Close the raw water seacock, check & clean sea strainer & reopen the seacock (cockpit locker)
(5) Reach behind the Generator Control Box [13] and be sure that the AC Circuit Breaker
and AVR Circuit Breaker are both in the “Up” position
(5) Turn ON battery switch for Generator. Note the battery switch must always be kept ON while
the generator is running. If the switch is turned OFF with genset running, the battery charging
regulator could be ruined.
(6) Turn OFF all AC Panel 1&2 switches/breakers, including Generator double-handled switches
on top of AC Panels 1 & 2 and AC Breakers below.
PREHEAT: On the Control Panel, depress PREHEAT switch ON for 10-20 seconds to activate
control system
START: Then, depress START switch
while continuing to depress PREHEAT
switch. When generator starts, release
both switches. Do not crank for more
than 20 seconds at a time. Allow the
generator to run for about 15 seconds
until LED green light appears next to
“Generator” on AC 1 Panel below
(forward most) indicating that the panel
is receiving electric current. is receiving electric current.
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