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set in a sheltered area behind a building, a vehicle, or a natural
barrier such as rocks or snow drifts.
Operate the generator set in
a location that also shelters the operator, thus permitting easier
engine servicing and better engine performance.
(a) If generator set is to be started from battery source:
1.
Turn buttons on two snap fasteners, and open battery
receptacle flap.
2.
Secure opened flap to cover with two snap fasteners.
(b) Turn buttons on three snap fasteners at rear of cover,
and open control panel flap.
(c) Secure opened flap with snap fastener on top of cover.
(d) Unzip two slide fasteners on right flap at front and
rear of cover.
(e) Fold right flap over top of cover.
(f) Unzip two slide fasteners on left flap.
(g) Turn buttons on five snap fasteners, and open left flap.
(h) Fold left flap over top of cover and secure with two
snap fasteners on opened right flap.
(3) Do not use a blowtorch to thaw out iced generator set com-
ponents.
The water will only accumulate in another location and
If the generator set ices up, provide additional
freeze again.
scrape
protection for the engine to raise the operating temperature:
or chip the ice away; dissolve the ice with alcohol; or, if possible,
take the generator set into a heated enclosure and melt the ice.
When ice is melted from the engine, the crankcase oil becomes
diluted and must be changed before continuing engine operation.
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