SkyLine TRAVEL TRAILER FIFTH WHEEL Owner'S Manual Download

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GENERATOR

Generator Option —

Some Skyline models have a generator option. If a generator is

installed at a later date, the storage pan in the generator compartment must be removed
before installing the generator. When installing the generator be sure to follow the gen-
erator installation instructions and all applicable codes and standards for a safe trouble
free installation.

Propane

— If your unit is factory equipped with this type of generator, one of the Pro-

pane tanks will supply the generator and the second Propane tank will supply the rest of
the vehicle.

Gasoline Generator

— If your unit is factory equipped with this type of generator, your

unit will be equipped with a chassis mounted fuel tank with an automotive type fuel ﬁ ll
in the side wall of the unit. This tank may be ﬁ lled at a ﬁ lling station using the same pre-
cautions recommended for fueling your tow vehicle. Always remove the fuel cap slowly,
allowing pressure built up in the tank to escape gradually before completely removing
cap. If you spill fuel on the side of your vehicle, clean it up immediately since fuel can
dull or soften paint and damage other surfaces. Never overﬁ ll your tank, fuel will expand
as temperatures increase. Stop ﬁ lling when the automatic pump shuts off. Should you
lose your fuel cap it must be replaced as soon as possible, with a cap of the same type.
Consult the generator owner's manual for the proper type and octane of fuel for your
generator and use only what is speciﬁ ed.

For either generator please follow the instructions in the owner manual for the generator
in your owner package.

DANGER

Be extremely careful when fueling a tank. Do not smoke or allow others to smoke
within 20 feet of the fueling system or the fuel ﬁ ller spout of the vehicle tank being
fueled. Always shut off all engines, including but not limited to, the vehicle being
fueled, the generator, and the tow vehicle, all fuel burning appliances and their pilot
lights. Also make certain all auto-ignition appliances such as refrigerator, furnace,
water heater, and so forth are in the off position before fueling. Do not dispense
fuel within 20 feet of any ignition source. Fuel spills represent a serious hazard, and
should be cleaned up immediately. Never restart any engine or fuel burning appli-
ances, relight any pilot lights, or turn auto ignition appliances back to the on posi-
tion while raw fuel is present. Failure to comply could result in ﬁ re, serious injury
or death.

Also remember when operating the generator that exhaust gas is deadly! It contains
carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause unconsciousness or even death. It
is an odorless, tasteless gas formed during the combustion of fuel in the generator
engine. Never run the engine unless you are sure the exhaust gases will be safely
dispersed into the atmosphere. Always be sure the tail pipe remains unblocked,
extends beyond the side of the unit and windows near the exhaust are closed. Never
situate your vehicle in a position where exhaust gases have any possibility of ac-
cumulating outside, underneath, or inside your vehicle or any vehicles near you.
Outside air movements can even carry exhaust gases inside the vehicle through