Product Manual

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1. Introduction
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This is the Operator’s Manual for the generator sets
(gensets) listed on the front cover. Read and care-
fully observe all of the instructions and precautions
in this manual. Keep this manual and the genset
Installation Manual with the other vehicle manuals.
Operation, Periodic Maintenance and Trouble-
shooting provide the instructions necessary for op-
erating the genset and maintaining top perfor-
mance. The owner is responsible for performing
maintenance in accordance with the PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (p. 3-1).
WARNING
This genset is not a life support sys-
tem. It can stop without warning. Children, per-
sons with physical or mental limitations, and
pets could suffer personal injury or death. A per-
sonal attendant, redundant power or alarm sys-
tem must be used if genset operation is critical.
WARNING
Improper service or replacement of
parts can lead to severe personal injury or death
and to damage to equipment and property. Ser-
vice personnel must be qualified to perform
electrical and mechanical service.
Unauthorized modifications or replacement of
fuel, exhaust, air intake or speed control system
components that affect engine emissions are
prohibited by law in the State of California.
NAMEPLATE
Be ready to provide the genset model and serial
numbers on the nameplate when contacting Onan
for parts, service or information. Figure 1-1 illus-
trates the nameplate and its location. The gray
boxes illustrate where to look for the model and seri-
al numbers.
Record these numbers in Figure 1-2 so that they are
easy to find when needed. Each character in these
numbers is significant. The last character of the
model number is the specification letter, which is im-
portant for obtaining the right parts. Genuine
Onan® replacement parts are recommended for
best results. Refer to the genset Parts Catalog.
FIGURE 1-1. TYPICAL NAMEPLATE
MODEL NUMBER: ___________________________
SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________
FIGURE 1-2. RECORD NUMBERS HERE