Starting Electric Start Engines; Starting Hot Engines; Low Oil Level Shutdown System; Parallel Operation - Generac iQ3500 Manual Del Usuario

NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, rotate the Off/On/Choke dial to OFF and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload gener-
ator or individual panel receptacles. See
Figure 3-3. If an overload occurs, the over-
load LED (A) will illuminate and AC output
ceases. To correct, see
Lights. Read Know Generator Limits
fully.
B
Figure 3-3.Shutdown Fault

Starting Electric Start Engines

Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's
receptacles before starting the engine.
2. Place generator on a level surface.
3. See Figure 3-2. Rotate the Off/On/Choke
switch to CHOKE (1).
4. Switch Economy switch to OFF.
5. Push and hold Off/On switch in the ON
position. See
switch when engine starts.
FAULT
Figure 3-4.Push and Hold Off/On Switch
6. See Figure 3-2. When engine starts, rotate
Off/On/Choke dial to ON (2). Choke oper-
ation is reduced as Off/On/Choke dial is
rotated towards ON.
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, rotate the Off/On/Choke dial to OFF and
repeat starting instructions.
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Generator Status
A
005483
CAUTION
(000136)
Figure 3-4 (A). Release
OUTPUT
M
007846
Generator Shut Down
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical
care-
loads from generator panel receptacles.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
3. See
to OFF (3).
4. Turn fuel cap OFF.

Starting Hot Engines

Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
.
1. See
from STOP to ON. This will open the fuel
valve and permit starting.
2. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.

Low Oil Level Shutdown System

The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor that shuts down the engine automati-
cally when the oil level drops below a speci-
fied level to prevent engine damage. See
Figure 3-3
oil has been filled to the proper level.
If the engine shuts down and there is sufficient
fuel, check engine oil level.

Parallel Operation

See the Parallel Kit Operator's Manual or con-
tact an IASD.
NOTE: All connections to the parallel kit
should be made while both inverters are
turned off and all loads disconnected.
A
1. Make sure the Engine Economy Switch is
in the same position on both generators.
2. Make appropriate parallel connections to
the outlets on each Generac inverter as
outlined in the owner's manual supplied
with the kit.
NOTE: Do not disconnect any parallel kit con-
nections once the units are running.
3. Start both units per starting instructions.
Once the green output indicator illumi-
nates, devices can be connected and
turned on using the parallel kit outlet.
4. Follow
NOTE: Only use Generac approved parallel
kit.
CAUTION
Figure 3-2 Rotate Off/On/Choke dial
CAUTION
Figure 3-2. Turn Off/On/Choke dial
(B). The engine will not run until the
Generator Shut Down
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
(000136)
(000136)
instructions.