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Inspection/Maintenance
Service the siphon break during regular exhaust system
component inspection. See the generator set operation
manual for the service schedule.
Note: The generator set must not be running during the
siphon break inspection.
1.
Remove the generator set from service.
1.1
Press
the
generator
OFF/RESET button.
1.2
Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if
equipped.
1.3
Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, the negative (--) lead first.
2.
Inspect the siphon break.
2.1
Remove the retaining cap and remove the reed
valve for inspection. See Figure 6.
2.2
Use a mild detergent to remove residue and
oxidation from the reed valve.
2.3
Clear blockage from the reed valve opening.
2.4
Replace the siphon break if the reed valve is
cracked or if the reed valve material has hardened
or deteriorated.
2.5
Install the reed valve into the mounting base with
the valve downward. See Figure 6, item 2.
2.6
Install and only finger tighten the retaining cap. Do
not overtighten it.
4
set
master
control
1. Cap
2. Siphon reed valve
3. Mounting base
Figure 6 Siphon Break
3.
Restore the generator set to service.
3.1
Check that the generator set is OFF.
3.2
Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, the negative (--) lead last.
3.3
Reconnect the power to the battery charger, if
equipped.
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