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The first step is to test the voltage to | The first step is to test the voltage to see if it's time for the generator to be refilled. Head towards the back left corner of the workshop and find this: | ||
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This one. | |||
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Turn this on and see 0.00. | |||
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Find the red and black wires sitting on top. | |||
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Place the red wire here. | |||
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While holding the red wire in place, put the black wire here. | |||
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As you do this, a number should pop up on the reader. It's good to keep this above 11.50. | |||
If it's below 12.00, the generator can use a refilling. | |||
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This is the generator. Uses gasoline (unleaded) and motor oil. | |||
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This is the gasoline (uses about 2.5 gallons at a time). | |||
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This is the motor oil (uses about half a quart at a time). | |||
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Measure the oil level with this. | |||
Revision as of 04:54, 10 June 2013
This page is designed to give new visitors to Factor e Farm a simple, step-by-step guide as to how to run the power generator on site.
The first step is to test the voltage to see if it's time for the generator to be refilled. Head towards the back left corner of the workshop and find this:
This one.
Turn this on and see 0.00.
Find the red and black wires sitting on top.
Place the red wire here.
While holding the red wire in place, put the black wire here.
As you do this, a number should pop up on the reader. It's good to keep this above 11.50.
If it's below 12.00, the generator can use a refilling.
This is the generator. Uses gasoline (unleaded) and motor oil.
This is the gasoline (uses about 2.5 gallons at a time).
This is the motor oil (uses about half a quart at a time).
Measure the oil level with this.
