Generac 004692-0 owner manual Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

Introduction			Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly				IFC
Contents		..........................................................		IFC
Operation and Maintenance			............................	IFC
How to Obtain Service				IFC
Authorized Dealer Locator Number				IFC
Safety Rules				2
Standards Index				3
Section 1 – General Information				4
1.1	Unpacking/Inspection			4
1.2	Protection Systems			4
1.3	System Set LED			4
1.4	Your Generator			5
1.5	Specifications			6
	1.5.1	Generator		6
	1.5.2	Engine		6
1.6	Fuel Requirements and Recommendations....			7
1.7	Fuel Consumption			7
1.8	Reconfiguring the Fuel System			7
1.9	Location			8
	1.9.1	Generator		8
	1.9.2	Transfer Switch		8
1.10	Battery Installation			8
1.11	The Battery			8
Section 2 – Post Installation Start-up
		and Adjustments		9
2.1	Before Initial Startup			9
2.2	Check Transfer Switch Operation			9
2.3	Electrical Checks			9
2.4	Generator Tests Under Load			10
2.5	Checking Automatic Operation			11

2.6Adjusting the Regulator (Natural Gas Only) ..11

2.7	Engine Governor Adjustment	12
	2.7.1 Additional Corrosion Protection	12
2.8	Voltage Regulator Adjustment	12
Section 3 – Operation		13

Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator

3.5	Manual Transfer Operation		14
	3.5.1	Transfer to Generator
		Power Source	14
	3.5.2 Transfer Back to Utility
		Power Source	15
3.6	Setting the Exercise Timer		15
3.7	Protection Systems		15
	3.7.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch		15
	3.7.2	High Temperature Switch	15
	3.7.3	Overcrank	16
	3.7.4	Overspeed	16
Section 4 – Maintenance			16
4.1	Fuse	............................................................	16
4.2	Checking the Engine Oil Level		16
4.3	Changing the Engine Oil		17
	4.3.1	Engine Oil Recommendations	17
	4.3.2	Oil Change Procedure	17
4.4	Changing the Oil Filter		17
4.5	Changing the Engine Air Cleaner		17
4.6	Spark Plug(s)		18
4.7	Battery Maintenance		18
4.8	Adjusting Valve Clearance		19
4.9	Cooling System		19
4.10	Attention After Submersion		20
4.11	Out of Service Procedure		20
	4.11.1 Removal From Service		20
	4.11.2 Return to Service		20
4.12	Corrosion Protection		20
4.13	Service Schedule		21
Section 5 – Troubleshooting			22
5.1	Troubleshooting Guide		22
Section 6 – Mounting Dimensions			23
Section 7 – Electrical Data			24
Section 8 – Exploded Views and
		Parts Lists	28
Section 9 – Warranty			40

3.1	Break-in Procedure		13
3.2	Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch		13
	3.2.1	“Auto” Position	13
	3.2.2	“Off” Position	13
	3.2.3	“Manual” Position	13
3.3	Automatic Transfer Operation		13
3.4	Sequence of Automatic Operation		14

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