Jayco Alante 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Section 6: Electrical System
Before starting the generator
1. Make sure the carbon monoxide detector is working.
2.
Turn “off” air conditioners and all other 120-volt appliances.
3. Check for fuel, exhaust and coolant leaks.
STOP the generator immediately if there is a fuel, exhaust or coolant leak. Have all
leaks repaired prior to placing the generator back in service.
Maintenance
During periods of extended storage:
1.
Add a diesel fuel additive to the chassis fuel tank to prevent algae growth.
2.
Completely fill the chassis diesel fuel tank to prevent water condensation and rust in
the tank.
3. Cover the end of the generator exhaust pipe with screen to prevent bug and rodent
intrusion.
With the exception of simple items, such as normal maintenance (i.e., oil changes, etc.),
all service work should be done by an authorized repair facility. Improper adjustments can
damage the generator and electrical appliances and can result in a safety hazard. Follow the
generator owner’s manual for maintenance intervals and recommendations.
Exercising Your Generator
– When storing the generator for extended periods of time, it
is important to run the generator regularly to keep everything in good working order. Lack
of exercise can cause moisture build-up in the fuel system resulting in poor performance.
For more information on generator operation and maintenance, refer to the generator owner’s
manual.
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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Starting the Generator
If your motor home is equipped with a generator, there will be a control switch to turn it
ON and OFF at the Command Center panel inside the RV. There may also be secondary
switches located at the dash, or on the generator itself. There is also a digital hour meter that
will turn on when the generator is started. An LED above the start switch will light when
the generator is running.
To manually start the generator
1. At either “START/STOP” switch, press and hold the
upper portion of the switch to start the generator.
Depending on the outside temperature the start process
can take up to 15 seconds. Once the generator starts
running, release the “START/STOP” switch.
2. For better performance and engine life, especially in
colder weather, let the generator engine warm up for
two minutes before turning “on” 120-volt appliances.
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