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If the engine does not start after it has been
cranking for 15 seconds, release the start/stop
switch and try again. Holding the switch for
longer than 15 seconds may damage the
starter motor.
3. Let the engine run at no-load for a few minutes to
stabilize and warm up the engine.
4. Turn ON electrical loads, using whatever means
provided (such as a main circuit breaker or
transfer switch).
If you start a warm generator engine, you may
press the start switch only slightly to engage the
ignition system. However, you should press and
hold the starter switch for a minimum of two (2)
seconds to energize the field boost system. If you
start the engine without energizing the field boost
system, the generator produces no output.
2.3
STOPPING THE GENERATOR
1. Turn OFF all electrical loads, using whatever
means provided (such as a main circuit breaker
or transfer switch).
2. Let the generator run at no-load for a few min-
utes, to stabilize internal engine-generator tem-
peratures.
3. Hold Start/Stop switch in its STOP position.
2.4
APPLYING LOADS TO GENERATOR
When applying electrical loads to the generator,
observe these guidelines:
• Before applying electrical loads, let the generator
stabilize and warm up for a minute or two.
• DO NOT overload the generator.
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2.4.1 LETTING ENGINE STABILIZE
The generator supplies correctly rated frequency and
voltage only at the proper governed speed. Some elec-
trical appliances may be extremely sensitive to volt-
age and frequency. Incorrect frequencies and/or volt-
ages can damage those appliances.
If electrical loads are applied at reduced operating
speeds, such loads imposed on the engine when suf-
ficient power is not available may shorten engine life.
Never turn ON electrical loads until after the genera-
tor engine has started and stabilized ON-speed.
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Section 2 – Operation
IMPACT-36 plus II Recreational Vehicle Generator
NOTE:
2.5
ATTENTION REQUIRED AFTER
SUBMERSION
If the motor home generator has been submerged in
water, it must NOT be started or operated. Following
any submersion in water, have an authorized
Generac Service Facility thoroughly clean and dry the
generator.
2.6
OPERATION IN HIGH GRASS OR
BRUSH
Never operate the generator while the vehicle is
parked in high grass, weeds, brush or leaves. Such
materials can ignite and burn from the heat of the
exhaust system. The generator exhaust system
becomes extremely hot during operation and remains
hot for a long time after it has shut down.
2.7
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Never operate the motor home generator set while the
vehicle is parked over dry leaves, dry grass or any
other combustible substance.
exhaust system becomes extremely hot and can cause
a fire if it is too close to combustible materials.
2.8
FUEL REQUIREMENTS (GASOLINE
UNITS)
These generators are equipped with gasoline fuel sys-
tems as standard equipment. Specific installations
may provide either a separate fuel tank for the gener-
ator, or the generator may "share" the vehicle engine's
fuel tank.
Installations using a "shared" fuel tank may have
a generator fuel pickup tube that is shorter than
the vehicle engine's pickup tube.
arrangement causes the generator engine to "run
out of gas" while adequate fuel for the vehicle
remains in the tank.
To reduce lead and carbon deposits use high quality
UNLEADED gasoline with the generator. Leaded
REGULAR grade gasoline is an acceptable substitute.
Using "Unleaded" gasoline contributes to longer
engine valve life by reducing lead and carbon
deposits.
The generator's
NOTE:
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