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SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
If the generator is not equipped with a spark arrestor exhaust muffler and is to be used on any forest covered, brush cov- ered or grass covered unimproved land, you may have to install a spark arrestor. The spark arrestor must be maintained in effective working order by the vehicle owner/operator.
For assistance in ordering, installing and maintaining spark arrestor exhaust mufflers, contact your nearest authorized service facility.
Exhaust mufflers supplied by Generac are spark arrestor types. Generac exhaust muffler for recreational vehicle gen- erators do not have a spark arrestor screen, but are of the more efficient “toroid” or “swirl” type. To remove carbon and com- bustion deposits from such mufflers, remove the PLUG from the muffler and run engine for about 15 minutes. Shut engine down, let the muffler cool and install the plug.
WARNING: BE SURE TO
COULD CAUSE A LOOSE PLUG TO FALL OUT. WITHOUT THE PLUG IN PLACE, HOT ENGINE EXHAUST IS DIRECTED OUT THE OPENING. THIS HOT EXHAUST, DEPENDING ON THE INSTALLA- TION, COULD BE DIRECTED TO AREAS NOT ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE EXTREME HEAT SUCH AS WOODEN FLOOR BOARDS OR OTHER FLAMMA- BLE MATERIAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Keep your generator set as clean and dry as possible. Dirt and moisture that are permitted to accumulate on electrical windings have an adverse affect on the insulation resistance of those windings.
Moisture that is allowed to remain in contact with windings will be retained in voids and cracks of the windings. Dirt makes the problem worse, since it tends to hold the moisture into con- tact with the windings. Salt, as from sea air, worsens the problem since it tends to absorb moisture from the air. The combination of salt and moisture makes a good electrical con- ductor.
CAUTION! Do NOT use a forceful spray of water to clean the generator. Water will enter the generator interior and cause problems, and may also conta- minate the generator fuel system.
BATTERY
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ONCE WEEKLY
Inspect battery posts and cables for tightness, corrosion. Clean and/or tighten as needed.
Also check battery fluid level, and, if necessary, fill with DIS-
TILLED WATER ONLY. DO NOT USE TAP WATER IN BATTERY.
EVERY SIX MONTHS
Have battery state of charge and condition checked. This should be done with an automotive type battery hydrometer.
DANGER: STORAGE BATTERIES GIVE OFF EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS. THIS GAS CAN
FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE AROUND THE BATTERY FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTER CHARG- ING. THE SLIGHTEST SPARK CAN IGNITE THE GAS AND CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. SUCH AN EXPLOSION CAN SHATTER THE BATTERY AND CAUSE BLINDNESS OR OTHER INJURY. ANY AREA THAT HOUSES A STORAGE BATTERY MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING, OPEN FLAME, SPARKS OR ANY SPARK PRODUCING TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT NEAR THE BATTERY.
DANGER: BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FLUID IS AN EXTREMELY CAUSTIC SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION
THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT PERMIT FLUID TO CONTACT EYES, SKIN, CLOTH- ING, PAINTED SURFACES, ETC. WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GLOVES WHEN HANDLING A BATTERY. IF YOU SPILL THE FLUID, FLUSH THE AFFECTED AREA IMMEDIATELY WITH CLEAR WATER.
DANGER: DO NOT USE ANY JUMPER CABLES OR BOOSTER BATTERY TO CRANK AND START
THE GENERATOR ENGINE. IF ANY BATTERY HAS DISCHARGED, REMOVE IT FOR RECHARGING.
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