Periodic Maintenance - Jayco ESCAPADE 2004 Owner's Manual

DUSTY CONDITIONS
Pay particular attention to the following items when operating the genset in dusty conditions:
1. Do not let dirt and debris accumulate inside the genset compartment. Keep the genset clean.
2. Perform air cleaner maintenance more often than usual. See manufacturer's owner's manual.
3. Change engine oil every 50 hours.
4. Keep open containers of engine oil tightly closed to keep out dust.

Periodic Maintenance

Periodic maintenance is essential for top performance and long genset life. Refer to the specifics in
the manufacturer's owner's manual. Under hot or dusty operating conditions some maintenance
operations should be performed more frequently. Keep a log of maintenance performed and the
hours run. Recording maintenance will help you do it regular and provide a basis for supporting
warranty claims.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by
any engine repair establishment or individual. However, warranty work must be completed by an
authorized Onan dealer or distributor.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE TIPS/PREVENTING FUEL VARNISHING
If you are storing your RV over the winter, or you do not operate it often enough to refuel the gas
tank every month, you should take special care to prevent fuel varnishing from harming your
genset engine. Fuel varnish is a gummy residue that forms when fuel gets old and begins to break
down. Gasoline can deteriorate in as little as 30 days, It clogs the genset's carburetor, making the
genset run poorly even though it may have very low operation hours.
Fuel varnishing affects any engine, but it is more noticeable in RV gensets because the engines are
smaller. Even a slight decrease in efficiency has a big impact on performance. A genset with
varnish build-up may start, but run like it needs a tune-up.
Running the genset out of fuel will not prevent varnishing because a small amount of fuel always
remains in the genset carburetor. The only way to prevent fuel varnishing in units that are not used
often is to treat the fuel tank with a fuel preservative. OnaFresh - GXLP Fuel Preservative and
Stabilizer, which is added to all Onan Gensets before they leave the factory, is a fuel preservative
specifically developed for gasoline and diesel RV generators. It will prevent varnishing and
extend fuel life as long as six months.
Once varnishing has occurred, a preservative will not correct the problem. You need to add a fuel
cleaner, or manually clean the fuel system parts. Onan Premium Fuel System Cleaner can greatly
reduce the amount of carbon deposit build-up. It can be used in either of two modes, clean-up or
stay-clean mode. If you suspect carbon deposits, use Onan Premium Fuel System Cleaner in the
clean-up mode. To prevent fuel varnish from forming, use Onan Premium Fuel System Cleaner in
the stay-clean mode. Proper usage ratios for each mode are listed on the bottle. Always read and
follow the safety precautions listed on the bottle.
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