f.
g.
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Pull rear leveling-support jack (2) down. Insert pin (1) in bracket (3) to secure rear leveling-
support jack (2) in down position.
Turn leg base (4) until it makes firm contact with ground.
2-3.2.2 External Fuel Line Connection. Each generator set has provisions for obtaining fuel from an
external source, such as a 5-gallon fuel can or a 55-gallon diesel fuel container. This enables operation for
long intervals without frequent refilling of the fuel tank. To use an external fuel source:
WARNING
The fuel in this generator set is highly explosive. Do not smoke or use use
open flame when performing maintenance. Flames and explosion could
result in severe personal injury or death.
a. Place the external fuel source (2, figure 2-5) several feet, but no more than 25 feet, away from
the generator set.
Figure 2-5. Auxiliary Fuel (Typical).
b. Remove the container adapter (3) from the accessory storage box. If disassembled, remove all
components. The components are the assembled clamp and head (5 and 6), a fuel pickup tube
(7), and an extension pipe (8). The extension pipe is not needed if the external fuel source is a
5-gallon fuel can (2).
NOTE
Make sure that all components are clean.
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