John Deere AC-G3200i User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

SAFETY WARNING WHEN REFUELING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if

ignited.

Observe all safety regulations for the safe handling of fuel. Handle

fuel in safety containers. If the container does not have a spout, use

a funnel.

Do not overfill the fuel tank, leave room for the fuel to expand.

Do not refill fuel tank while the engine is running. Before refueling

the generator, turn it off and let it cool down. Gasoline spilled on hot

engine parts could ignite.

Fill the tank only on an area of bare ground. While fueling the tank,

keep heat, sparks and open flame away. Carefully clean up any

spilled fuel before starting engine.

Always fill fuel tank in an area with plenty of ventilation to avoid

inhaling dangerous fumes.

NEVER store fuel for your generator in the home. Gasoline, propane,

kerosene, and other flammable liquids should be stored outside of living

areas in properly-labeled, non-glass safety containers. Do not store

them near a fuel-burning appliance, such as a natural gas water heater

in a garage. If the fuel is spilled or the container is not sealed properly,

invisible vapors from the fuel can travel along the ground and can be

ignited by the appliance’s pilot light or by arcs from electric switches

in the appliance.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION

These generators are equipped with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupters) 120V duplex receptacles for protection against the hazards

of electrical shock from defective attachments such as, tools, cords,

and cables.

WARNING: The GFCI may not function unless the

generator is properly grounded. Follow

the correct procedure specified in the section

labeled “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”.

A GFCI is a device that interrupts electricity from either the utility or

generator by means of a special type of circuit breaker if a fault current

flow to the ground occurs.

A GFCI can be used only with generators that have the neutral wire

internally bonded to the frame, and the frame properly grounded to the

earth. A GFCI will not work on generators that do not have the neutral

wire bonded to the frame, or on generators which have not been properly

grounded. All John Deere generators have internally bonded ground

wires. A GFCI will not work if the unit is not properly grounded.

A GFCI may be required by OSHA regulations, the National Electric

Code and/or local and federal codes when operating a generator.

For additional protections against shock hazards due to defective

equipment attached to the twist-lock receptacles, consider the use of

a GFCI on each of these receptacles as well.

GFCI and GFCI protected cord sets and cables may be purchased from

local electrical supply houses.

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