Generator Operating Safety Preciluii6N - Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner's Manual

The 120-volt output of the generator is connected
directly to a receptacle located inside the power cord
storage compartment. With the generator power plant
operating and the power cord plugged into this
receptacle, power is available at all of the 120-volt
power outlets in the motor home, just as if the cord
were connected to an external source. Gasoline for the
generator is taken from the main fuel tank through a
special feeder tube which is higher in the tank than
the feeder tube to the engine. This arrangement
prevents the generator from running the motor home
fuel tank dry.
NOTE: Refer to your Generator Power Plant
Manufacturer's Instruction Manual (provided in
your Owner's Information Package) for service
information before starting the generator. Do not
start 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.
To start the generator, hold the switch in the START
position until the unit starts, then release the switch.
If the unit is slow to start, DO NOT hold the switch
in the START position for more than 10 seconds.
Release the switch, wait 15 seconds, then repeat. This
will help avoid overheating and damaging the generator
starting system. If this system fails to start the
generator, manual starting instructions are discussed
in the generator power plant manufacturer's instruc-
tions. To stop the unit, hold switch to the STOP posi-
tion' until the engine stops. Be sure to hold it until the
engine stops. If you rel,ease the switch too soon, the
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• Read and understand the' generator operating,
maintenance, and safety instructions furnished 'in
your Owner's hiformation Package. ,
• Do not smoke or use an open flame 'near the
generator unit ·or fuel ,tank. " , '
WARNING: DO NOTilf.,OCK 'rHE GENERATOR VEN-
TILATING AIR INLETS OR OUTLETS. THE AIR-
COOLED ENGINE REQUIRES ' A ,CONSTA.NT
SUPPLY OF COOLING AIR. RESTRICTED VEN-
TILATING AIR INLETS OR OUTLETS CAN CAUSE
ENGINE FAILURE OR FIRE FROM ENGINE
OVERHEATING.
• Do not use generator ventilating air for heating
any interior living space. Ventilating air can con-
tain high concentrations of lethal gases.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE FLAMMABLE MATE-
RIAL OR STORE ANY OTHER MATERIALS IN THE
GENERATOR COMPARTMENT.
* Check engine fuel lines often. Fuel leakage in or
around the compartment is an extreme fire
hazard. Do not use the generator until fuel leaks
are repaired.
WARNING: EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY. IN-
SPECT THE GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM
THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING THE
GENERATOR 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, UNDERNEATH, OR INSIDE YOUR
VEHICLE OR ANY NEARBY VEHICLES. OUTSIDE
AIR MOVEMENTS CAN CARRY EXHAUST
GASES INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH WIN-
DOWS OR OTHER OPENINGS REMOTE FROM
THE GENERATOR EXHAUST. OPERATE THE
GENERATOR ONLY WHEN SAFE DISPERSION OF
EXH~UST GASES CAN BE ASSURED, AND
MONITOR OUTSIDE CONDITIONSTO BE SURE
THAT EXHAUST GASES CONTINUE TO BE
DISPERSED SAFELY .
• Be. aware of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
poisoning symptoms:
Inability to think coherently
Dizziness
Vomiting
Intense headache
Muscular twitching
Weakness and sleepiness
Throbbing in temples
• If symptoms indicate the possibility of carbon
monoxide poisoning, turn off the generator
immediately, ,get out into fresh air at once, and
summon medical assistance.
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WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE GENERATOR
WHEN PARKED IN OR NEAR HIGH GRASS OR
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