Wacker Neuson GS 12Ai Operator's Manual - Gs 12Ai
GS 12Ai
Operation
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4.8
Before Starting
4.8.1
Read and understand safety and operating instructions at beginning of
this manual.
4.8.2
Read and understand the meanings of all warning and operating
labels.
4.8.3
Make sure that a battery has been installed. See Technical Data.
4.8.4
The generator is shipped and delivered dry (without battery acid). If the
generator is being run for the first time, fill the battery cells with acid.
4.8.5
Check:
•
oil level in engine
•
fuel level
•
condition of air cleaner
•
tightness of external fasteners
•
condition of fuel lines
•
battery acid level—add distilled water if necessary
4.9
Starting
4.9.1
Disconnect all loads from the generator and place main circuit breaker
lever in open position
(e2)
.
4.9.2
Open fuel valve.
4.9.3
If engine is cold, move choke lever to closed position (a1). If engine is
hot, set choke to open position (a2).
4.9.4
Turn key switch to the start position (b3) and hold until engine starts.
NOTICE: Do not crank engine longer than 15 seconds at a time.
Extended cranking can damage starter motor.
Leave key in run position (b2) while engine is running.
Note: Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position when the engine is not
running. Leaving the key in the RUN position with the engine off will
drain the battery.
Note: The engine is equipped with a low oil protection system. If the oil
level is low, the engine will not start. Check engine oil level if engine
does not start.
4.9.5
Open choke as engine warms (a2).
4.9.6
Place main circuit breaker in closed position (e1). Allow the engine to
warm up for a few minutes before attaching loads. On models GS 12Ai
check function of the Isolation Monitor. See Section Isolation Monitor.