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Section 4: Operation
COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under
certain
weather
conditions
(temperatures
below
40°F [4°C]
combined
with
high humidity),
your
generator
may experience
icing of the carburetor
and/or
the
crankcase
breather
system.To
reduce
this problem,
you
need to perform
the following:
I.
Make
sure generator
has clean, fresh
fuel.
2.
Open
fuel valve
(turn
valve to open
position).
3.
Use SAE 5W-30
oil.
4.
Check
oil level daily or after every
eight
(8) hours
of
operation.
5.
Maintain
generator
following
"Maintenance
Schedule"
on page 16.
6.
Shelter
unit from
elements.
Creating_
a Temporary
Shelter
I.
In an emergency,
use the original
shipping
carton.
2.
Cut off top carton flaps and one long side of carton to
expose
muffler
side of unit. If required,
tape
up other
sides of carton
to fit over
generator
as shown
in
Figure
13.
I Wind
NOTE:
If required,
remove
wheel
kit to fit carton
over
generator
as shown
in Figure
13.
3.
Cut appropriate
slots to access receptacles
of unit.
4.
Face exposed
end away from
wind
and elements.
5.
Locate
generator
as described
in the section
"Generator
Location".
Keep exhaust
gas from
entering
a confined
area through
windows,
doors,
ventilation
intakes
or other
openings.
WARNING
Operate
generator
ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined
area through
windows,
doors, ventilation
intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate generator
inside any building or enclosure
(even if doors or windows
are open), including the generator
compartment
of a recreational
vehicle (RV).
Start
generator
as described
in the section
"Starting
the Engine",
then
place carton
over
generator.
Keep at
[east 5 ft. ([ 52 cm) clearance
on al[ sides of generator
including
overhead
with
shelter
in place.
WARNING
7.
8.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment
to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator
including overhead.
Remove shelter when temperatures
are above 40°F [4°C].
Remove
shelter when temperatures
are above 40°F [4°C].
Turn
engine
OFF and let cool two
(2) minutes
before
refueling.
Let any spilled
fuel evaporate
before
starting
engine.
Creating_
a Permanent
Shelter
I.
Build
a structure
that will enclose
three
sides and the
top of the generator,
making
sure
muffler
side of
generator
is exposed.
NOTE:
Structure
should
hold
enough
heat created
by the
generator
to prevent
icing problem.
2.
DO
NOT
enclose
generator
any more
than shown
in
Figure
13.
NOTE:
If a wheel
kit is installed
on the generator,
enlarge
shelter
accordingly.
3.
Follow
steps 3 through
8 as described
previously
in
"Creating
a Temporary
Shelter".
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