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Failure to provide and maintain a spark arres-
tor may be in violation of the law. If this gen-
erator is used on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered unimproved land, the
vehicle owner or operator must maintain the
spark arrestor in good condition. In the state
of California, the preceding is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
Be sure to reinstall the hex pipe cap tightly to
the spark arrestor cleanout pipe. Vibration could
cause a loose cap to fall out, resulting in hot
engine exhaust being drawn through the cen-
trifugal cooling fan and out beneath the unit.
This could result in damage to the generator or
in discharge of hot exhaust sparks beneath the
unit.
3.5
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Keep the generator as clean and as dry as possible.
Dirt and moisture that accumulate on internal gen-
erator windings have adversely affect insulation
resistance.
Periodically, clean the generator's exterior surfaces. A
soft brush may be used to loosen caked-on dirt. Use
a vacuum system or dry, low-pressure air to remove
any accumulations of dirt. The generator is housed
inside an all-weather enclosure; clean the enclosure
with a soft, damp cloth or with sponge and water.
Once each year, have the generator cleaned and
inspected by an Authorized Service Dealer. Service
technicians will use dry, low-pressure air to clean
internal windings. Parts inside the control console
should be cleaned and inspected at this time, as
well.
Finally, have the insulation resistance of stator and
rotor windings checked. If insulation resistances are
excessively low, the generator may require drying.
Do NOT use a forceful spray of water to clean
the generator. Water will enter the generator
interior and cause problems, and may also
contaminate the generator fuel system.
Section 3 – Maintenance
Recreational Vehicle Generator
3.6
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
All lead-acid batteries will discharge when not in use.
The generator battery should be inspected per the
"Service Schedule". The following procedure should
be used for inspection:
• Inspect the battery posts and cables for tightness
and corrosion. Tighten and clean as necessary.
• Check the battery fluid level of unsealed batteries
and, if necessary, fill with Distilled Water Only. Do
not use tap water in batteries.
• Have the state of charge and condition checked by
an Authorized Service Dealer.
Servicing of the battery is to be performed or
supervised by knowledgeable personnel, accord-
ing to the required precautions. Keep unauthor-
ized personnel away from batteries.
Damage will result if the battery connections are
made in reverse.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
battery is capable of exploding. Storage batter-
ies release explosive hydrogen gas. This gas can
form an explosive mixture around the battery
for several hours after charging. The slightest
spark can ignite the gas and cause an explo-
sion. Such an explosion can shatter the battery
and cause blindness or other injury. Any area
that houses a storage battery must be properly
ventilated. Do not allow smoking, open flame,
sparks, or any spark-producing tool or equip-
ment near the battery. Discharge static electric-
ity from body before touching the battery by
first touching a grounded metal surface.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and
high short-circuit current. The following precau-
tions are to be observed when working on bat-
teries:
• Remove watches, rings, and other metal objects;
• Use tools with insulated handles;
• Wear rubber gloves and boots;
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the
battery;
• Disconnect any charging source prior to connect-
ing, or disconnecting, battery terminals; and
• Do not use any jumper cables or booster battery
to crank and start the generator engine. If any bat-
tery has discharged, remove it for recharging.
NOTE:
DANGER
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