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2.8.2
OPERATION IN HIGH GRASS
OR BRUSH
Never operate the generator while the vehicle is
parked over high grass, weeds, brush, leaves, or
other combustible substance. Such materials can
ignite and burn from the heat of the exhaust system.
The generator exhaust system becomes extremely
hot during operation and remains hot for a long time
after it has shut down.
2.8.3
EFFECTS OF MOISTURE AND DIRT
Keep the generator set as clean and dry as possible.
Protect the unit against excessive dust, dirt, corrosive
vapors, road splash, etc. Permitting dirt and mois-
ture to accumulate on generator windings will have
an adverse effect on the insulation resistance of those
windings.
When moisture is allowed to remain in contact with
windings, some of the moisture will be retained in
voids and cracks in the insulation. This reduces insu-
lation resistance and will eventually cause problems.
Dirt will make the problem worse, since it tends to
hold moisture in contact with windings. Salt (as from
sea air) will also worsen the problem, since it tends
to absorb moisture from the air. Salt and moisture,
when combined, form a good electrical conductor.
3.1
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
Check the engine crankcase oil level every eight hours
of operation, or at least once daily, before using the
generator. For oil capacities and requirements, see
"Engine Oil Requirements". To check the engine oil
level, proceed as follows (see Figure 3.1):
1. Be sure the generator is as leveled as possible.
2. Remove the dipstick, and wipe it dry with a clean,
lint-free cloth.
3. Install the dipstick, and fully seat the T-handle;
then, remove it again. The oil level should be at
the dipstick "Full" mark.
4. If necessary, remove the oil fill plug and slowly
add oil until it reaches the dipstick "FULL " mark.
DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE "FULL " MARK.
Never operate the engine with the oil level
below the "ADD" mark on the dipstick. Doing
this could damage the engine.
5. Install the oil-fill plug and the dipstick before
operating the engine.
Section 3 – Maintenance
Recreational Vehicle Generator
Figure 3.1 – Oil Maintenance Features
OIL FILL
OPENING AND PLUG
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
LATCHES
3.2
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND/OR OIL FILTER
Never operate the engine with the oil level
below the "ADD" mark on the dipstick. Doing
this could damage the engine.
Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 25
hours of operation. See the "Service Schedule" sec-
tion for subsequent oil and filter changes. Change the
oil more frequently, if operating consistently under
heavy load or at high ambient temperatures.
To change the oil and/or oil filter, proceed as follows
(see Figure 3.1):
1. Run the engine until it is thoroughly warmed up (for
at least five minutes) then shut OFF the engine.
2. Immediately after the engine shuts OFF , remove
the front service door, located beneath the unit,
by retracting the two latches and pivoting the
door downward. If space allows, remove the front
panel by removing the four retaining bolts. Be
careful not to let the panel fall.
3. Remove the air filter (see "Servicing the Engine
Air Filter").
4. Remove the oil-drain plug and drain the oil into a
suitable container. Removing the oil-fill plug will
allow the crankcase to drain faster.
5. After the oil has drained, replace the oil-drain
plug. Go to step 9 if changing oil only.
6. With the oil drained, remove the old oil filter by
turning it counterclockwise.
7. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the
gasket of the new filter.
OIL DIPSTICK
REMOVABLE FRONT
PANEL TRANSPARENT
FOR VIEWING PURPOSES.
OIL
FILTER
FRONT SERVICE
DOOR
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