Generac 9600-3 - Manual (Page 16)

MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLERS
If the generator is not equipped with a spark arrestor
exhaust muffler and is to be used on any forest covered,
brush covered or grass covered unimproved land, you
may have to install a spark arrestor. The spark arrestor
must be maintained in effective working order by the
vehicle owner/operator.
For assistance in ordering, installing and maintaining
spark arrestor exhaust mufflers, contact your nearest
authorized service facility.
Exhaust mufflers supplied by Generac are spark ar­
restor types. Generac exhaust mufflers for RV gener­
ators do not have a spark arrestor screen, but are of the
more efficient “toroid" or “swirP type. To remove carbon
and combustion deposits from such mufflers, remove
the PLUG from muffler and run engine for about 15
minutes. Shut engine down, let the muffler cool and
install the plug.
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WARNING: BE SURE TO RE-INSTALL THE
PLUG FROM THE MUFFLER TIGHTLY. EN­
GINE VIBRATION COULD CAUSE A LOOSE PLUG
TO FALL OUT. WITHOUT THE PLUG IN PLACE,
HOT ENGINE EXHAUST IS DIRECTED OUT THE
OPENING. THIS HOT EXHAUST, DEPENDING ON
THE INSTALLATION, COULD BE DIRECTED TO
AREAS NOT ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE EX­
TREME
HEAT SUCH AS WOODEN FLOOR
BOARDS OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Keep your generator set as clean and dry as possible.
Dirt and moisture that are permitted to accumulate on
electrical windings have an adverse affect on the insu­
lation resistance of those windings.
Moisture that is allowed to remain in contact with wind­
ings will be retained in voids and cracks of the windings.
Dirt makes the problem worse, since it tends to hold the
moisture into contact with the windings. Salt, as from
sea air, worsens the problem since it tends to absorb
moisture from the air. The combination of sait and
moisture makes a good electrical conductor.
CAUTION! Do NOT use a forceful spray of water to
clean the generator. Water will enter the generator
interior and cause problems, and may also contami­
nate the generator fuel system.
BATTERY
All lead-acid storage batteries will discharge when not
in use. The generator battery should be inspected as
follows:
Once Weekly: Inspect battery posts and cables for
tightness, corrosion. Clean and/or tighten as needed.
Also check battery fluid level, and, if necessary, fill with
DISTILLED WATER ONLY. DO NOT USE TAP
WATER IN BATTERY.
Every Six Months: Have battery state of charge and
condition checked by automotive service facility. This
should be done with automotive type battery hydrome­
ter.
DANGER: STORAGE BATTERIES GIVE
OFF EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS. THIS
GAS CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE
AROUND THE BATTERY FOR SEVERAL HOURS
AFTER
CHARGING. THE SLIGHTEST SPARK
CAN IGNITE THE GAS AND CAUSE AN EXPLO­
SION. SUCH AN EXPLOSION CAN SHATTER THE
BATTERY AND CAUSE BLINDNESS OR OTHER
INJURY. ANY AREA THAT HOUSES A STORAGE
BATTERY
MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED.
DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING, OPEN FLAME,
SPARKS OR ANY SPARK PRODUCING TOOLS
OR EQUIPMENT NEAR THE BATTERY.
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DANGER: BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FLUID
IS AN EXTREMELY CAUSTIC SULFURIC
ACID SOLUTION THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS. DO NOT PERMIT FLUID TO CONTACT
EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING, PAINTED SURFACES,
ETC. WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES, PROTEC­
TIVE CLOTHING AND GLOVES WHEN HANDLING
A BATTERY. IF YOU SPILL THE FLUID, FLUSH
THE
AFFECTED AREA IMMEDIATELY WITH
CLEAR WATER.
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DANGER: DO NOT USE ANY JUMPER CA­
BLES OR BOOSTER BATTERY TO CRANK
AND START THE GENERATOR ENGINE. IF ANY
BATTERY HAS DISCHARGED, REMOVE IT FROM
THE VEHICLE FOR RECHARGING.
MAJOR SERVICE MANUAL
To obtain a service manual for your generator, order it
from your dealer/distributor or contact the factory. Be
sure to identify your MODEL NUMBER and SERIES.
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