Section 2 – Operation

Recreational Vehicle Generator

2.1GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL

The following features are mounted on the generator control panel (Figure 2.1):

Figure 2.1 – Generator Control Panel

NOTE:

If the generator has been reconnected for dual voltage AC output (120/240 volts), install line breakers having an amperage rating that is different than that stated in the "Generator AC Connection System" section. The replacement line breakers consist of two separate breakers (one 20 amp, and one 30 amp) with a connecting piece between the breaker handles (so that both breakers will operate at the same time). If the unit is reconnected for dual voltage, it is no longer RVIA listed.

2.2OPTIONAL REMOTE

START/STOP PANEL

A remote mounted Start/Stop Panel (Figure 2.2) is available that allows starting and stopping the generator engine conveniently from inside the vehicle. The remote panel includes a Start/Stop switch, hourmeter, generator run lamp and a wire harness. The Prime switch is not connected, it must be used with jumper wire 0G7666.

Figure 2.2 — Optional Remote Panel
(Models 0H3068)

‹2.1.1 FUEL PRIMER

Before starting a cold engine (if it has not been started in more than two weeks), this switch must be pressed for approximately 10 to 15 seconds to bring fuel from the tank to the carburetor. This rocker type switch springs back into its original position when released. It is not necessary to press the primer switch for LP units.

‹2.1.2 START/STOP SWITCH

To crank and start the engine, hold this switch in the START posi- tion. Release the switch when the engine starts. To stop an operating engine, press and hold the switch in the STOP position until the engine shuts off. The switch center position is the RUN position.

‹2.1.3 FUSE

The fuse protects the engine’s DC control circuit against electrical overload. If the fuse element has melted open due to overloading, the engine cannot be cranked. If the fuse must be replaxed, use only an identical replacement.

‹2.1.4 MAIN BREAKER

The main breaker protects the generator’s AC output circuit against overload and provides a method of turning OFF the generator’s 120/240-volt AC output to the vehicle circuits. The generator has one 20-amp breaker and one 30-amp breaker.

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2.3AUTOMATIC CHOKE (GASOLINE

ONLY)

The engine is equipped with an automatic choke that consists of two main components: a choke solenoid and prechoke.

‹2.3.1 CHOKE SOLENOID

During engine cranking (Start/Stop switch at START), a solid-state choke module signals the choke solenoid to activate and cycle (choke on/choke off) until the engine starts. The choke solenoid thus opens and closes the carburetor choke valve only when the engine is cranking. When the engine starts, the choke stops cycling.

‹2.3.2 PRECHOKE

The choke system also has a temperature-sensitive metal strip that adjusts choke valve angle according to ambient temperatures (i.e., in cold ambient temperatures, choke valve closes more). Once the engine starts, an element heats the temperature-sensitive strip to a normal operating condition, opening the choke valve. This may take about three minutes in cooler weather.