Generator maintenance
I have a Damon 36’ A. It has an Oman diesel generator. Could someone tell me what the sequence is for generator start up and run time and how often I should run it just for general maintenance. Should...
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Onan certainly recommends that you "exercise your generator" by running it under load for an hour each month.
Certainly is a "best practice".
I would definitely disconnect from shore power before firing up the generator as the power source will default to the generator/switch sources under load via the transfer switch.
If done while on shore power, it is a bit tough duty for the contact relays in the transfer switch.
Certainly is a "best practice".
I would definitely disconnect from shore power before firing up the generator as the power source will default to the generator/switch sources under load via the transfer switch.
If done while on shore power, it is a bit tough duty for the contact relays in the transfer switch.
