Cold Weather Operation - Milwaukee 4950-20 Manuel D'utilisateur

cold weather Operation

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F
[4°C] combined with high humidity), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase
breather system. To reduce this problem, you need to
perform the following:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil.
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain generator following Maintenance Schedule in
Maintenance section.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
building a cold weather Shelter
1. Using non combustible material with a fire rating of at
least one hour, build a shelter that will enclose three
sides and the top of the generator. Make sure muffler
side of generator is exposed.
NOTE: Contact your local building material supplier for non
combustible materials with a fire rating of at least one hour.
IMPORTANT: Be sure shelter can easily be repositioned for
change in wind direction.
2. DO NOT enclose generator any more than shown.
Shelter should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent icing problem.
Wind
NOTE: If a wheel kit is installed on the generator, enlarge
shelter accordingly.
3. Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
4. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
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5. Locate generator as described in the section Generator
Location. Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined
area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or
other openings.
wARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting,
confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the
bedrooms.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area,
(even if windows and doors are open), including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
6. Start generator as described in the section Starting
the Engine, then place carton over generator. Keep at
least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator
including overhead with shelter in place.
wARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Remove shelter when outdoor temperatures are above 40°F
[4°C].
7. Remove shelter when outdoor temperatures are above
40°F [4°C].
8. Turn engine OFF and let cool two (2) minutes before
refueling. Let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting
engine.
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