Jayco 2016 Melbourne, Owner'S Manual

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To manually start the generator
1. A generator “START/STOP” switch is installed in the dash panel. A second generator
“START/STOP” switch is located on the generator itself.
2. At either “START/STOP” switch, press and hold the upper portion of the switch to
start the generator. Depending on the outside temperature, the glow plug-preheat and
the start process could take up to 15 seconds. Once the generator starts running, release
the “START/STOP” switch.
3. For top performance and longest engine life, especially in colder weather, let the
generator engine warm up for two minutes before turning “on” 120-volt appliances.
Automatic Generator Start (AGS) system (If So Equipped)
When enabled, the Automatic Generator Start (AGS) system will automatically start and
stop the generator according to operator or factory pre-selected parameters. It can also be
used as a manual generator start/stop switch. AGS is typically used on motorhomes.
1. The AGS system has been set up and tested using default values for the factory-installed
CARBON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY! MOVING PARTS AND
ELECTRICITY
can cause severe personal injury or death. To reduce
exposure to these hazards,
always disable AGS (if so equipped) before:
Sleeping in vehicle, unless vehicle has a working CARBON MONOXIDE
detector.
Parking vehicle in garage or confined space.
Parking vehicle for storage.
Servicing vehicle for storage.
Servicing generator.
Servicing batteries.
Servicing appliances or electrical systems.
Fueling the vehicle.
DO NOT run the generator or use the AGS AUTO ON or QUIET ON
modes (if so equipped) when your RV is indoors or in a confined space
.
Asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning hazards exist whenever generator
exhaust gasses can accumulate.
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Excessive usage can overheat and damage the generator starter motor. Do not
engage the starter motor for more than 20 seconds at a time. If the generator
doesn’t start after the first attempt, wait at least two minutes before beginning
another start sequence. If the generator does not start after a third attempt,
refer to the generator owner’s manual for additional information
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