Warm Weather Operation; Cold Weather Operation; Preparation For Storage - Fleetwood 1990 Southwind Owner's Manual

SUPPLY OF COOLING AIR. RESTRICTED
VENTILATING 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 contain
high concentrations of lethal gases.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL 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.
INSPECT 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
WINDOWS OR OTHER OPENINGS REMOTE
FROM THE GENERATOR EXHAUST. OPERATE
THE GENERATOR ONLY WHEN SAFE DISPER-
SION OF EXHAUST GASES CAN BE ASSURED,
AND MONITOR OUTSIDE CONDITIONS TO 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.
WARNING: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES OPERATE THE GENERATOR WHILE
SLEEPING. YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO
MONITOR OUTSIDE CONDITIONS TO ASSURE
THAT GENERATOR EXHAUST DOES NOT ENTER
THE INTERIOR, AND YOU WOULD NOT BE
ALERT TO EXHAUST ODORS OR SYMPTOMS
OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
*
Check the generator exhaust system after every
8 hours of operation and whenever the system
may have been damaged, and repair any leaks or
obstructions before further operation.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE GENERATOR
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WHEN PARKED IN OR NEAR HIGH GRASS OR
BRUSH. EXHAUST HEAT MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
*
Do not modify the generator installation or
exhaust system in any way without first con-
sulting both the generator and RV manufacturers.
*
Disconnect the generator starting battery before
performing any maintenance on the generator.
*
Allow the generator to cool sufficiently before
performing any maintenance on the generator.
*
Do not use the generator as an emergency power
source to a general residential or industrial utility
line.
Warm Weather Operation
When operating the generator system in
temperatures above 75 degrees F:
* Keep cooling fins clean and free of obstructions.
*
Be sure air flow to and from the generator set
is unobstructed.
*
Use proper grade and weight oil. See generator
operating manual.
*
Check oil level each 8 hours of operation.
* Use lead-free, regular grade gasoline. See
operating manual.
*
Keep the generator and compartment clean and
uncluttered.
*
Be sure ignition timing is properly adjusted. See
operating manual.
Cold Weather Operation
When operating the generator system in
temperatures below 30 degrees F:
*
Use proper grade and weight oil for cold
temperature operation. See generator operating
manual.
* Use intake air pre heater (if equipped) in
temperatures below 40 degrees F. See operating
manual.
• Change oil only when the engine is warm, and
after the exhaust system has cooled.
*
Keep the fuel system clean. Check fuel filters.
• Be sure fuel is fresh and water free.
*
Be sure batteries used in the system are fully
charged at all times.
Preparation For Storage
If the motor home will be stored for more than 30
days, the following procedures will help prevent
generator engine or electrical component damage dur-
ing the storage period. Also see "Preparation For Long
Term Storage" section of this manual.
*
Run the generator until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
*
Turn off fuel supply and run engine until it stops.
*
Disconnect battery cable or otherwise disable
starting circuit.
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