PISTON 5T9628 - Caterpillar

Testing and Adjusting the Generator
Before making any adjustments to the generator the engine must be shut off and the main disconnect switch on the controller must be in the off position. Personal injury can occur.Close all controller panel doors before the generator is started. Personal injury can occur.Never handle the leads to the magnet unless the generator is stopped and the main disconnect switch on the controller is in the off position. Personal injury can occur.
Do not start the generator with the engine running above low idle speed. Failure to do so can cause damage to the generator drive coupling.
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(1) Grapple/Magnet switch
Turn the key start switch to the OFF position in order to stop the engine.
Place grapple/magnet switch (1) in the Magnet OFF position. The grapple/magnet switch is located on the right console.
Place the generator disconnect switch in the OFF position. The generator disconnect switch is on the hydraulic generator controller.
Remove the cover to the drive shaft of the generator.
Attach a reflective tape to the drive shaft of the generator.
Start the engine and operate the engine at low idle.
With the engine at low idle, place the generator disconnect switch in the ON position.
Place grapple/magnet switch (1) in the Magnet ON position. The grapple/magnet switch is located on the right console.
Move the engine speed dial to position 10.