
High Water Temperature Shutdown Switch (normally closed)
A high water temperature switch
is
located on the thermostat housing. This switch will open and interrupt
the
DC voltage
to
the ignition coil (which turns OFF the engine), should the fresh water coolant's operating
temperature reach approximately
205'
F (96'
C).
This switch resets at
195'
F (107' C).
Low
Oil Pressure Shutdown Switch (normally open)
A
low oil pressure shutdown switch is located off the engine's oil gallery. The switch's
is
kept closed bye
engine oil pressure.
Should the engine's oil pressure fall
to
10 - 15 psi, the switch will open interrupting the
DC voltage
to
the ignition coil (which turns OFF the engine).
High RPM
Shutdown Switch
An overspeed shutdown switch shuts OFF the generator set by grounding out the ignition system should
the engine's speed reach approximately 2175 rpm. Reset this switch by momentarily depressing the STOP
switch. (Make sure the cause
of
the engine overspeed shutdown
is
corrected.)
Generator
(AC Outpul)
Make sure that the AC output connections within the generator's distribution
box
are tight and in accord-
ance with the specific
AC Load Connections diagram found later
in
this manual. (See the "BC GENERATOR"
section
of
this manual, page 57.)
Batteries
Make sure the positive (
+ ) battery connection
is
connected to the battery connection of the starting solenoid.
The negative
(-)
battery connection should be connected
to
the system ground (the engine block).
IWARNINGI
Do not smoke
or
allow an open flame near batteries. Lead acid batteries emit hydrogen, a
highly-explosive gas.
IWARNINGI
When servicing the battery
or
checking the electrolyte level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber
apron,
and
eye
protection.
Battery
acid
may
splash
on
the
skin
or
into
the
eyes
inadvertent-
ly when removing the electrolyte caps.
Check the battery's
electrolyte level and specific gravity
to
ensure maximum engine starting efficiency. Make
sure the battery's terminals are
clean and tight.
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