Generator Operating Safety Precautions; Generator Cooling System - Fleetwood 2003 American Eagle Owner's Manual

Electrical Systems
Generator Operating
Safety
Precautions
Read and nnderstand the generator operating,
maintenance and safety instruction furnished in
your Owner's Information Package;
o
Do not smoke or use an open flame near
the generator unit or fuel tank.
o
Do not use generator ventilation air for
heating any space.
o
Check engine fuel lines. Fuel leakage in or
around the compartment is an extreme fire
hazard. Do not use the generator until fuel
leaks are repaired.
o
Be aware of exhaust gas (carbon monox-
ide) poisoning symptoms. Refer to tbe sec-
tion on Carbon Monoxide Safety
Precautions in the On The Road chapter.
o
Check the generator exhaust system after
every usage and whenever the system may
have been damaged, and repair any leaks or
obstructions before further operation.
Disconnect the battety(ies ) before petform-
ing any maintenance on the generator. Allow
"tbe generator to cool before petforming any
maintenance.
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Do not use the generator as an emergency
power source to a general residential or
industrial utility line. This is illegal and
may cause shock or electrocution to power
line utility personnel attempting to repair
power lines.
WARNING
Do not place flammable material or store any other
materials in the generator compartment.
WARNING
Do not ope rat!? the generator when parked in or near
high grass or brush. Exhaust component heat may
cause a fire.
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WARNING
Do not modify the generator installation or exhaust
system in any way.
Do not use the generator as an emergency power
source to a general residential or industrial utility line.
This is illegal and may cause shock or electrocution to
power line utility personnel attempting to repair power
lines.
WARNING
Do not block the generator ventilating air inlets or out-
lets. The engine requires a constant supply of cooling
air. Restricted ventilating air inlets or outlets can
cause engine failure.
WARNING
Exhaust gases are deadly. Inspect the generator
exhaust system thoroughly before starting the gener-
ator engine. Do not block the tail pipe or situate the
motor home in a place where the exhaust gases have
any possibility of accumulating either outside, under-
neath, or inside your vehicle or any nearby vehicles.
Outside air movements can carry exh"aust gases
inside the vehicle through windows or other openings
remote from the generator exhaust. Operate the gen-
erator only when safe dispersion of exhaust gases
can "be assured, and monitor outside conditions to be
sure that exhaust gases continue to be dispersed
safely.
Generator Cooling System
The generator is liquid cooled. The cooling sys-
tem includes a radiator, cooling fan, water
pump, a coolant reservoir/recovery container,
and is similar to the automotive engine cooling
system.
Check and maintain the coolant level at the
coolant recovety container located on the front
of tbe generator.
CAUTION
Do not check the coolant system at the radiator cap
when the generator is hot. Check the system at the
coolant recovery container only.
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