Restarting A Stalled "Genset; Resetting Circuit Breakers; Varying Operating Conditions - Jayco ESCAPADE 2004 Owner's Manual

Restarting a Stalled "Genset"

If the genset stalls, disconnect or turn off as many appliances as possible and try restarting the
genset as instructed under Starting and Stopping. Reconnect the loads (appliances) one by one up
to a total load that does not overload the genset or cause the circuit breaker to trip.

Resetting Circuit Breakers

If a circuit breaker in the main power distribution panel of the
vehicle or on the genset (Fig. 7-3) trips, there is either a short
circuit or too many appliances being operated at the same time.
Note that the genset will continue to run after a circuit breaker
trips.
If a circuit breaker trips, disconnect or turn off as many appliances
as possible and reset the circuit breaker (typically, push the circuit
breaker to OFF to reset it and and then to ON to reconnect the
circuit). If the circuit breaker trips right away, either the vehicle electrical distribution system has a
sort or the circuit breaker is faulty. Call a qualified electrician.
If the circuit breaker does not trip, reconnect the appliances, one by one, up to a total load that does
not overload the genset or cause the circuit breaker to trip. If a circuit breaker trips right away
when an appliance is connected, the appliance probably has a short.

Varying Operating Conditions

COLD WEATHER
Pay particular attention to the following items when operating the genset in cold weather:
1. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is appropriate for the cold weather temperatures. See the
recommendations in the manufacturer's owner's manul. Be sure to change the oil if a sudden
drop in temperature occurs.
2. Set the altitude adjust knob for your altitude (gasoline models only).
HOT
Pay particular attention to the following items when operating the genset in hot weather:
1. Make sure nothing blocks the air flow to and from the genset.
2. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is appropriate for the hot weather temperatures. See the
recommendations in the manufacturer's owner's manual.
3. Keep the genset clean.
4. Perform maintenance due. See the manufacturer's owner's manual.
5. Set the altitude adjust knob for your altitude (gasoline models only).
HIGH ALTITUDE
For best fuel economy and genset operation set the carburetor altitude adjust knob for your altitude
(gasoline models only). Look at road maps, travel atlases and road signs for altitude. (See "Genset
Loading for information on how altitude affects the maximum power output of the genset.)
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CAUTION: Operating the genset at low altitude with a high altitude setting can cause power
loss, overheating and engine damage. Always reset the altitude adjust knob when returning
to lower altitudes.
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