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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Gasoline engines give off deadly carbon mon-
oxide. Never run a gasoline engine in the basement
or other areasin a building.
2. This alternator has an air cooled engine which
must have good circulation of air.
3. Gasoline enginesshould not be stored or operated
in holds of boats or ships.
4. Check the local code as to the laws governing
storing gasoline in confined areas.
5. Never fill a gasoline engine in the dark or when
the engine ishot.
6. Check the oil every time you fill the gastank or
every 5 hours.
7. Under no condition should the gasoline engine
be hooked up to any pressure fuel pump (auto,
tractor or auxiliary line).
8. Always check wattage requirements on labeled
motors and appliances before attempting to oper-
ate.
9. If an extension cord is necessary, always use as
short a length as possilbe. The longer the cord the
greater the voltage drop resulting in less power
applied to the tube.
10. The load should be applied to the alternator
after it has reached its operating speed. Never start
alternator with load.
11. Engine speed is preset at the factory. If this
speed is incorrectly readjusted by the customer,
serious damage may be incurred in the tools or W
pliancesconnected to the alternator.
CAUTION
This product hasbeen engineered and manufactured.
W_ provide trouble free operation, if proper-
ly caredfor and used within its rated specifications.
Always use care when operating or repairing this
alternator, lethal voltages are present and the same
caution should be exercised as is used with’ the
electrical wiring in your home. Follow a regular
maintenance and service schedule to provide ef-
ficient and safe operation.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE: 4 cycle, L head, single cylinder, 3% ” bore,
2-7/8” stroke, 27.66 cu. in. displacement, 12 H.P.
COOLING: PressureAir Cooled
GOVERNOR: Mechanical Type Preset
IGNITION: Flywheel Magneto
STARTING: Rope
3lL SYSTEM: Splash Lube 32 Oz.
FUEL TANK: 1 gallon capacity
ALTERNATOR
3099 WATT - Manual Start
TYPE: Revolving field four pole, single phase,
115/230 volt at 26/13 amps. 60 cycle, drip
proof design.
ROTOR: Laminated electrical steel, pressed on
shaft, sintered brasscollection rings. Windings are
precision semi-automatic wound.
STATOR: Laminated electrical steel pressed into
steel stator band. Precision wound, automatic tied
coils, pressedend returns.
BEARINGS: Life Time sealed ball bearingsrunning
in a steel bearing insert.
VARNISH: Class “H” Westinghouse double dip
7 hr. cure cycle.
INSULATION: Modified class “H” insulating sys-
tem, DMD liners, heavy polythermaleze wire insu-
lation. Dacron tie tape, modified fiber wedges.
COOLING: Centrifugal blower directly connected
to the rotor shaft.
COLOR: Metco Red
INSTALLING & OPERATING
1. ( ) Uncrate and inspect for shipping damage.
2. ( ) Ventilation: Adequate ventilation must be
provided ror safe, efficient operation.
3. ( ) Fill engine with 32 oz. of oil.
NOTE: Oil weight Recommendations
Summer -SAE 30 M.S.
Winter - cNv20 M.S.
4, ( ) Fill fuel tank, with regular or low-leaded
gasoline.
1. Periodically
hours) inspect
slip rings.
MAINTENANCE
(approximately every 290 operating
the alternator brushesand clean the
Note: To Order An Exact Replacement Engine, Order From M.E.T.O. Part No. 43-20-4010
