TP-6803 12/1132 Section 1 Installation
1.10.2 Carburetor Heater
An optional carburetor heater is recommended for
improved cold starting in locations where the ambient
temperature drops below 0_C (32_F). The carburetor
heater prevents condensation and carburetor icing. The
heater turns on when the temperature at the thermostat
falls below approximately 4_C(40_F) and turns off when
the temperature rises above approximately 16_C
(60_F). T he carburetor heaters are shown in
Figure 1-33.
To install the carburetor heater, follow the instructions
provided with the k it. Figure 1-34 shows the installed
carburetor heater kit installed for a 14 kW generator set.
Figure 1-35 shows the location for the carburetor heater
kit on a 20 kW generator set.
The heater thermostat is installed in the cord.
Figure 1-33 shows the location of the thermostat on the
power cord. The heater power cord and thermostat are
located in the generator set housing air intake area/
battery compartment.
Note: Do not place the heater thermostat inside the
generator set engine compartment. The
thermostat must be exposed to the ambient air.
The heater requires a continuous source of power. Plug
the carburetor heater into the 120 VAC receptacle
provided.
GM19463
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14RESA/RESAL Carburetor Heater
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20RESA/RESAL Carburetor Heater
GM57968
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1. Power plug
2. Thermostat
3. Heater
Figure 1-33 Carburetor Heaters
tp6195
1. Carburetor heater (air cleaner removed to show heater)
2. Carburetor heater power cord
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Figure 1-34 14RESA/RESAL Carburetor Heater
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tp6514
1. Carburetor heater location
Figure 1-35 20RESA/RESAL Carburetor Heater
Location on Engine (bulkhead removed
to show heater location)
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