Shutdown reminders.

Operators, follow the word on Pages 2-84 and 2-85 of TM 5-2420-224-10 when you shut down the excavator. Doing it wrong can cost your unit about $300 for a new generator.

The right way is real simple:

1. Park the excavator and let the engine idle for 5 minutes.

2. Move the throttle lever to OFF. This shuts off fuel to the engine.

3. Turn off the ignition switch.

4. Turn the master disconnect switch key to OFF.

Never turn off the master disconnect switch key or the ignition switch before setting the throttle to OFF.

If you don't shut off the fuel first, the generator will build up a load beyond its capacity arm burn out.