Four Winds V475, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 84 Electrical Systems - Section H
Figure H25: Generator Seawater Seacock & Strainer
NOTICE
In order to use the generator, you must first
open the seacock valve (handle parallel to the
flow of valve). Failure to open seacock valve
while running generator will cause generator to
overheat and possible failure. When not using
the generator be sure to close the seacock.
6. Open the fuel valve for the generator located in
the engine compartment. See Figure H26.
Figure H26: Generator Fuel Valve
7. Start the generator using the remote gen erator
start switch on the 240V AC cabin panel. See
Figure H24.
8. Turn the generator’s main circuit breakers switch-
es to the ON position. See Figure H27.
Figure H27: Generator Main Breakers - ON
Be sure to operate the bilge blower for at least
four (4) minutes before starting engine or
generator, or whenever operating the engine(s)
at idle speed. Check the bilge blower output
before each use.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
Review information regarding carbon monoxide
at Section B-2 - Carbon Monoxide and Section
E-2 - Engine Exhaust.
Periodic generator maintenance as outlined in the
generator owner’s manual is necessary. Clean the
generator strainer periodically or as required. Refer to
the manufacturer’s literature for more information.
H - 10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
A. Battery Maintenance
Be sure to keep the batteries charged. Also, keep
the batteries clean, especially the terminals and
con nection lugs. Be sure the batteries are fas tened
securely while in use.
Generator
Seawater
Seacock
Generator
Strainer