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Old 08-02-2014, 11:13 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by BDofMSP View Post
Thanks to all for the input. I certainly have read the owners manual but it does not specify anything about load other than a) exercise it once a week "under load" and b) run it at no load for 5 minutes to cool it down. That's it.

Being gasoline powered, it seems like one less thing for me to worry about. I'll run it when I need it and then shut it off.

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BD
Yes also at no load for start up.

I would bet your system also had some load recommendations for break in. Which is all our diesel have. Once fully broken in, our manufacturer does not feel load, or lack of load, is a big issue. So many other things in taking care of your generator that are more important.

I've heard the precautionary warnings but from my experience they aren't coming from the manufacturers beyond what is in the manual.
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