Trailer Operation; Generator Operation In Salt Water Areas; Towing; Canopy - Hobart JET-EX 4 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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J. Operation in Salt Water Areas

(1) Canopy

Wash canopy regularly to remove salt film. Repaint any damaged places and oil the side panel
hinges regularly.

(2) Covering

To protect the engine and generator as much as possible from salt water atmosphere, keep the
side panels on the canopy closed, when not in use. It is advisable to keep the unit covered with a
tarpaulin, if available, while in operation. Salt water should be wiped from the engine, and all termi-
nals and connections in the electrical system wiped dry. Keep all linkage oiled.

(3) Brushes

The brushes of the generator should be inspected regularly to make certain that they are free in
the holders. Lift the brushes in the brushholders about every two days to insure their freedom to
slide within the holder. Wipe dry all the parts that can be reached, and use compressed air, if
available, to dry the parts of the generator that cannot otherwise be reached. See MAINTE-
NANCE for brush care.

(4) Field coils

The fields should be dried as thoroughly as possible. If they have become damp, proceed with
recommended procedure in MAINTENANCE section.

(5) Battery terminals

Thoroughly clean the battery terminals and connections. Coat terminals and connections with pe-
troleum jelly to retard corrosion.

K.Miscellaneous

Once a month, oil hinge on the engine compartment door and the hinged plexiglas cover, and apply
several drops of oil to the choke cable wire at the carburetor (where wire exits from its sheath). Allow
each drop to soak back into sheath.

3. Trailer Operation

A. Towing
Observe the following rules when towing the trailer.
(1) Be sure all output cables are disconnected and properly stowed.
(2) Be sure parking brake is released.
(3) Avoid turns which are shorter than the steering linkage will freely allow.
(4) Avoid speeds greater that 15 MPH and sudden turns.
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