EM3800SX•EM5000SX•EM6500SX - Geotech Environmental ...

CONTENTS
GENERATOR SAFETY ............................................................................... 5
Safety Label Locations ........................................................................ 5
Important Safety Information ............................................................. 6
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................................................... 8
CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 10
Engine Switch ..................................................................................... 10
Starter Grip ......................................................................................... 10
Fuel Valve Lever ................................................................................. 11
Choke Rod ........................................................................................... 11
Voltage Selector Switch (Dual Voltage System) ............................. 12
Ground Terminal ................................................................................ 12
DC Terminals ...................................................................................... 13
DC Circuit Protector ........................................................................... 13
Oil Alert System ............................................................................... 14
Auto Throttle System ....................................................................... 14
AC Circuit Breaker .............................................................................. 15
AC Circuit Protector ........................................................................... 16
GENERATOR USE .................................................................................... 17
Connections to a Building’s Electrical System ................................ 17
Ground System ...................................................................................17
Special Requirements ........................................................................ 17
AC Applications .................................................................................. 18
AC Operation ...................................................................................... 19
AC Receptacle Selection .................................................................... 20
DC Operation ...................................................................................... 26
Auto Throttle System ....................................................................... 28
High Altitude Operation ..................................................................... 29
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ........................................................................ 30
Engine Oil ........................................................................................... 30
Refueling ............................................................................................. 31
Fuel Recommendations ..................................................................... 32
STARTING THE ENGINE/STOPPING THE ENGINE ............................... 33
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