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4-3. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems
GND/PE
1 2
Use ground device as
stated in electrical codes.
2
3
800 576-B
1 Equipment Grounding
Terminal
2 Grounding Cable
Use #10 AWG or larger insulated
copper wire.
3 Ground Device
Y Ground generator to sys-
tem earth ground if supply-
ing power to a premises
(home, shop, farm) wiring
system.
4-4. Engine Prestart Checks (Kohler-Powered Units)
802 511-A
Full
Full
Gasoline
1/2 in
(13 mm)
. Follow run-in procedure in engine
manual.
Check all fluids daily. Engine must be
cold and on a level surface. Unit is
shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
Engine stops if oil level gets too low.
. This unit has a low oil level shut-
down switch. However, some con-
ditions may cause engine damage
before the engine shuts down.
Check oil level often and do not use
the oil level shutdown system to
monitor oil level.
1 Fuel Valve
Open valve by turning lever to vertical
position.
. Close fuel valve before moving unit
or carburetor may flood and make
starting difficult.
Fuel
Add fresh fuel before starting engine the
first time (see maintenance label for
specifications). Fill fuel tank up to 1/2 in.
(13 mm) from top to allow room for ex-
pansion. Check fuel level on a cold en-
gine before use each day.
Oil
After fueling, check oil with unit on level
surface. If oil is not up to full mark on dip-
stick, add oil (see maintenance label).
. To improve cold weather starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.
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