TP-6733 8/11 29Section 1 Installation
1.11.2 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 1-26.
To install the carburetor heater, follow the instructions
provided with the kit. Figure 1-27 s hows the installed
carburetor heater kit installed for a 14 kW generator set.
Figure 1-28 shows the location for the carburetor heater
kit on a 20 kW generator set.
The heater thermostat is installed in the cord.
Figure 1-26 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 one of the 120 VAC
receptacles provided.
GM19463
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14RES/RESL Carburetor Heater
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20RES/RESL Carburetor Heater
GM57968
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1. Power plug
2. Thermostat
3. Heater
Figure 1-26 Carburetor Heaters
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1. Carburetor heater (air cleaner removed to show heater)
2. Carburetor heater power cord
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Figure 1-27 14RES/RESL Carburetor Heater
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1. Carburetor heater location
Figure 1-28 20RES/RESL Carburetor Heater
Location on Engine (bulkhead removed
to show heater location)
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