Generator Fuel Suppiy; Generator Operation - Fleetwood 1999 American Tradition Parts And Service Manual

With the generator operating, power is available at all of the
120-volt power outlets in the motor home, just as if the main
power cord were connected to an external source. The gener-
ator is also connected to the power converter, and will supply
12-volt DC power as well.
Fuel for the generator is taken from the main fuel tank through
a special feeder tube which is higher in the tank than the
feed~
er tube to the motor home engine. This arrangement prevents
the generator from running the motor home fuel tank dry.
To start the generator:
1. Push the control switch to its START position and hold it
there while the status indicator light blinks rapidly indicating
preheat. Let go when the light comes on continuously, indi-
cating that the generator is running and that the starter has
been disconnected. (Depending on how cold it is, preheat
can take up to 15 seconds, extending the time that the light
blinks.)
2. See the Troubleshooting Guide in Onan's RV Genset
Operator's Manual located in the Owner's Information
Package if the generator does not start after several tries.
To stop the generator:
1. Run the generator at no load for a few minutes to allow the
engine to cool, down and then push the control switch
briefly to its STOP position.
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ELECTRicAL SYSTEMS
GENERATOR
FUEL SUPPLY
GENERATOR OPERATION
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NOTE
Refer
to
the generator
operating instructions pro-
vided in your Owner's
Information Package for
information before start:
ing the generator. Do not
start the generator unit
with a heavy power load.
Always wait at least three
minutes after starting
generator before turning
on (or plugging in) heavy
electrical loads, such as
the roof air conditioner.
CAUTION
Exce·ssive cranking can
overheat and damage the
starter motor. Do not
crank for more than 30
seconds at a time. Wait at
least 2 minutes before
trying again.
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