DR Power 6000-Watt Generator - Manual (Page 28)

24 DR ® GENERATOR ATTACHMENT
Operating the DR GENERATOR ATTACHMENT
NEVER START OR STOP THE GENERATOR WITH AN APPLIANCE OR TOOL PLUGGED IN.
1. Set the Parking Brake on your DR All-Terrain Field and Brush Mower.
2. Make certain that the Shift Lever is in the Neutral position and the PTO is in the Disengaged
position.
3. Plug the Generator Wire Harness into the Relay Wire Harness at the fuel tank mount. Be sure the
Main Power Switch on the Generator is OFF.
4. Start the engine in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Safety & Operating Instructions for your DR
All-Terrain Field and Brush Mower.
5. After the engine has warmed up, set the Throttle to Run. Verify the engine RPM is at least 3300
RPM as indicated on the Maintenance Meter.
6. To start the Generator, hold the Operator Presence Lever down with your left hand and slowly
engage the PTO (Generator Belt Drive). When the generator is up to speed, release the Operator
Presence Lever.
7. Plug the appliance(s) that you wish to use into the corresponding outlet(s) (125VAC or 250VAC 60
Hz only) required by appliance(s).
NOTE: To prolong the life of your Generator and the attached tools or appliances, it is important to take
care when adding electrical loads to the Generator. The correct and safe way to manage Generator
power is to sequentially add loads a follows:
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Plug-in and turn-on the first appliance or tool, preferably the largest rated load.
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Permit the Generator output to stabilize (ATM engine runs smoothly and attached load
operates properly).
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Plug-in the next appliance or tool in the other outlet and again, permit the Generator to
stabilize. Repeat this Step for each additional load. Keeping the load balanced between
the two (2) 125 V outlets will prolong the life of your Generator by reducing the vibration
loads.
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NEVER add more tools or appliances than the Generator capacity. Take care to consider
surge as explained on the previous page.
8. Upon completion of your work, turn-off and unplug the appliance(s) from the Generator and allow
the ATM and Generator to run under a “no-load” condition for approximately 2 minutes before
disengaging the PTO drive. This will allow the ATM and Generator to cool down.
9. Turn OFF the Master Power Circuit Breaker on the Generator Control Panel, disengage the PTO
drive on the ATM control panel, return the Throttle to Idle and turn off the ATM engine. Be sure to
remove the Key from the ATM for safety.
10. When removing the Generator from the ATM, be sure to disconnect the Generator harness from
Connector D at the Interface Relay. See Figure 18 on page 14.