John Deere AC-G6000DY User Manual

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Operator’s Manual
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Keep all air vents clear. 
Keep the generator clean. DO NOT spray with water.
Periodically check all fasteners and tighten, see the periodic maintenance chart.
GFCI TEST RECORDS:
As with any other safety devices, the GFCIs supplied with these generators must be checked every month to insure that 
they are functioning properly. To test the GFCIs, follow the instructions and then enter the date of the test below.
1.  With the generator running, push the “TEST” button. The “RESET” button should pop out. This should result in the 
power being off at both outlets of the duplex receptacle. Verify this by plugging a test lamp into each outlet.
WARNING:  IF  THE  RESET  BUTTON  DOES  NOT  POP  OUT,  DO  NOT  USE  THE  RECEPTACLE(S).  SEE 
AUTHORIZED JOHN DEERE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
2.  If the GFCI test correctly, restore power by FIRMLY pushing the “RESET” button back in until you hear or feel a distinctive 
“click”. IF THE GFCI FAILS TO RESET PROPERLY, DO NOT USE EITHER OUTLET OF THE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE. 
Have the unit serviced by an authorized John Deere Customer Service Representative immediately.
3.  High vibration or severe mechanical shock loads may cause the GFCIs to trip. IF EITHER GFCI TRIPS BY ITSELF AT 
ANY TIME, reset it and perform test procedures 1 and 2.
4.  Repeat steps 1-3 for the second GFCI.
WARNING: ALTHOUGH  THE ABOVE  TEST  PROCEDURES  WILL  INDICATE  PROPER  GFCI  OPERATION 
ON AN UNGROUNDED OR IMPROPERLY GROUNDED GENERATOR, THE GENERATOR MUST STILL BE 
GROUNDED PER THE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON PAGE 12 FOR THE GFCI TO 
FUNCTION PROPERLY AND PROTECT THE USER FROM ELECTRICAL FAULTS.
Service
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NOTE: Situations exist where a GFCI will not afford any protection against the hazards of electrical shock. 
 
EXAMPLE: if a person touches two or more conductors from a damaged cord set and is not in direct contact  
with the ground, he or she may receive a shock. Since there is no path to ground for a ground fault current to  
flow through, the GFCI will not operate and serious injury may result.
 
The GFCI are merely an added safety feature. There are no substitutes for good safety precautions, correct  
electrical practices and proper maintenance of cords, equipment and connections.