2. Perform air cleaner maintenance more often.
3. Change the engine oil more often.
4. Containers of engine oil that have been opened should be sealed tightly to keep out dust.
Conducting General Inspections
Inspect the generator before the first start of the day and after each eight hours of operation.
Exhaust gas is deadly. Do not operate the generator if there is an exhaust leak or any danger of
exhaust gases entering or being drawn into the RV.
Do not park the RV in high grass or brush or any combustible materials that could cause a fire.
Exhaust System
1. Make sure there is no debris blocking the exhaust tail pipe. If the RV has been stored for the
winter, remove the plug from the tail pipe. Look and listen for exhaust system leaks while
operating the generator while it is running. Shut the generator down if an exhaust leak has been
found and have it repaired before continued operation.
2. Look for openings or holes between the generator and the living compartment or vehicle cab,
where exhaust gases could enter or if the generator sounds louder than usual, indicating a hole
in an exhaust tube that would allow gases to enter. Have an experienced service technician
permanently close any holes or other breaches. Replace dented or rusted exhaust components
and make sure the tail pipe extends at least 1” beyond the perimeter of the RV.
3. Park the RV so the generator exhaust gases can disperse away from the RV. Barriers such as walls,
snow banks, high grasses and brush and other vehicles in close proximity can cause exhaust
gases to accumulate in and around the RV. Do not operate power ventilators or exhaust fans
while the vehicle is standing with the generator running. The ventilator or fan can draw exhaust
gases into the vehicle.
Gasoline and LP are highly flammable and explosive and can cause severe personal injury or death.
Shut down the generator and repair leaks immediately.
Fuel System
4. Check for fuel leaks at the hose, tube and pipe fittings while the generator is running and when it is
stopped. Do not use a flame to check for fuel leaks. Check flexible fuel hoses for cuts and
abrasions. Make sure the fuel hoses are not rubbing against other parts. Have a service
technician replace worn or damaged fuel line components before leaks occur.
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