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(3)
Fueling. Fill the fuel tank up to 3/4 inch from the top with fresh diesel fuel.
(4)
Grounding Procedures. The engine generator unit must be grounded prior to operation. To ground the
generator, proceed as follows:
WARNING
Do not operate the engine generator unless ground cable has been connected to the ground terminal
stud and ground rod. Failure to follow this warning may result in death or injury to personnel.
(a)
Insert ground cable into slot in the ground terminal stud. Tighten the ground terminal stud nut.
(b)
Connect coupling to the ground rod. Insert driving rod into coupling. Make sure driving rod is
bottomed on the ground rod.
(c)
Drive the ground rod into the ground using driving rod. Stop driving when the coupling is just above
ground surface.
(d)
Connect additional ground rod to grounding system. Remove driving stud from coupling. Install
another ground rod in the coupling. Make sure ground rod is bottomed on the ground rod previously
installed. Connect another coupling on new ground rod and insert driving rod.
(e)
Repeat steps (c) and (d) until first ground rod is 8 feet into the ground.
(f)
Remove driving stud and top coupling.
(g)
Connect the clamp and ground cable to the top of exposed ground rod. Tighten screw on the ground
rod clamp.
(5) Weld Output Receptacle Connections.
(a)
To insert jack plug, turn plug one-quarter turn. To remove jack plug, turn plug one-quarter turn in
opposite direction.
WARNING
Electric shock can kill. Arcing can burn skin or damage electrical connections. Do not touch live
electrical parts. Make sure the unit is completely shut down before making any weld output connections.
Do not change position of welding cable jack plugs while welding. Failure to follow these warnings may
result in death or injury to personnel.
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