Jayco 2004 Conventional Travel, Owner'S Manual

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GENERATOR
The function of a generator is to supply 120-volt AC power on a limited basis when
extended power is not available.
The power to start the generator comes from the auxiliary battery. A start/stop switch is
located on a mounting plate with the generator. A remote start switch is located near the
monitor panel.
The generator is manufactured by Onan. They have supplied an owner’s manual with your
trailer for safety information and operation and maintenance of the generator. Make sure
you read, understand and follow all information supplied to you. If you have questions,
consult your independent, authorized dealer and/or contact the manufacturer at their
website, www.onan.com.
Refueling Generator
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DANGER: Working with gasoline can be dangerous. Serious injury or
death could result from improper handling of the generator and gasoline.
Located in the compartment next to the generator is the generator fuel tank. Follow these
instructions when refueling the generator fuel tank.
1. Make sure that the tow vehicle and any open flames are extinguished. All pilot lights,
appliances, and their igniters must be turned off before refueling the generator fuel
tank.
2. Unhook the quick disconnect from the generator fuel hose to the fuel tank.
3. Unhook the tie down strap buckle and pull the empty tank from the compartment.
4. Lay the fuel tank flat on the ground.
5. Unscrew the lid to refuel the tank. The fuel hose nozzle MUST be in contact with the
rim of the fuel tank opening during fueling. Refuel with UNLEADED fuel ONLY.
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DANGER: The fuel tank MUST be lying flat on the ground AND the fuel
hose nozzle MUST be in contact with the rim of the tank opening during
refueling. Never fill the plastic portable fuel tank for the generator while it
is inside the compartment of your trailer. There is potential for static
charge build up if these instructions are not followed, which could ignite
the gas fumes. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to a flash fire
or explosion resulting in serious injury or death.
6. When the tank is filled, return the tank to the compartment.
7. Secure the tank with the tie down strap. Make sure the strap is tight and the tank will
not move around in the compartment.
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WARNING: It is important to secure the tank tightly with the tie down
strap and make sure the tank will not move around in the compartment
during travel. Failure to tightly secure the tank creates the potential for it
to dislodge during transit. The tank moving inside the compartment could
lead to injury or death from fire or explosion.
8. Reattach the fuel quick disconnect to the tank.
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WARNING: Do not carry fuel in this compartment unless the generator is
hooked up.
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