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Generator
Your motor home is equipped with an LP or a fuel powered generator. The generator pro-
duces 120/240-volt power compatible with the motor home electrical system. It can power
the entire motor home when 120/240-volt shore power is not available.
1. Make sure the carbon monoxide detector is working.
2. Turn o air conditioners and all other 120-volt appliances.
3. Check for fuel, exhaust and coolant leaks.
For more information, see the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) section..
Asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning hazards exist whenever genera-
tor exhaust gasses can accumulate.
can cause severe personal injury
or death. To reduce exposure to these hazards,
Sleeping in vehicle, unless vehicle has a working CARBON MONOX-
IDE detector.
Parking vehicle in garage or conned space.
Parking vehicle for storage.
Servicing vehicle for storage.
Servicing generator.
Servicing batteries.
Servicing appliances or electrical systems.
Fueling the vehicle.
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
does not start after the rst 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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