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Section 6: Electrical System
service work should be done by a repair facility authorized by the generator OEM. Improper
adjustments can damage the generator and electrical appliances, and can result in a safety
hazard. If any discrepancy or problem is noted, contact your dealer for assistance.
Exercising Your Generator – It is important to run your generator regularly, to keep every-
thing in good working order and to avoid fuel varnishing, which can affect performance, if
the generator is stored for an extended time.
Lack of exercise can cause moisture build-up and fuel system degradation that make it run
poorly. In as little as 30 days, the fuel in gasoline-powered generators can begin to gum and
varnish the fuel system. Fuel varnishing results in hard starting and surging (a surging gen-
erator never settles at a stable operating speed).
To prevent such problems, it is recommended to run gasoline generators at a minimum of 50
percent capacity (2000-watts, or one air conditioner for a 4000-watt set) for two hours once
every four weeks. This is necessary to help keep moving parts lubricated, expel moisture and
control fuel varnishing in the carburetor. A two-hour exercise period is preferable to several
short periods. While traveling, this can be accomplished by running the air conditioning.
For more information on generator safety, operation and maintenance, refer to the
generator owner's manual.
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