Generac Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for Portable Generators
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Portable Generator

Owner’s

 

Manual

 

• SAFETY

 

• ASSEMBLY

 

• OPERATION

 

• TROUBLESHOOTING

 

• ELECTRICAL DATA

 

• PARTS

 

• WARRANTY

COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL

 

 

MODEL: 005308-0

 

17,500 Watt Portable Generator

AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT:

and 60 amp manual transfer switch

with built-in load center

1-800-333-1322

 

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Contents Authorized Dealer Support Owner’s ManualTroubleshooting Table of Contents Residential Portable Generator SystemRead this Manual Thoroughly Never operate in an enclosed area or indoors General HazardsExplosion Hazards Electrical HazardsFire Hazards Unpacking Accessory BOXAssembling the Wheel KIT Assembling the HandleHandle Assembly Battery ConnectionOperation Residential Portable Generator System Know the GeneratorThis generator Volt AC, 20A Duplex Gfci Receptacle1 AC, 20 AMP, Duplex Receptacle Cord Sets and Connection Plugs2 120V AC, 20 AMP, Gfci Receptacle Provided. This receptacle can not recharge 6 Volt batteries 5 12 Volt DC, 10 AMP ReceptacleConnecting Electrical Loads HOW to USE the GeneratorDON’T Overload the Generator Grounding the GeneratorBefore Starting the Generator Wattage Reference GuideAdding Engine OIL Adding Gasoline To Start the EngineLOW OIL Pressure Shutdown System Automatic Idle ControlStopping the Engine To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows Charging a BatteryMaintenance Residential Portable Generator System Maintenance ScheduleEngine Maintenance Checking OIL Level Generator MaintenanceTo Clean the Generator General RecommendationsClean Spark Arrestor Screen Service AIR CleanerReplacing the Spark Plug To adjust valve clearance Adjusting Valve ClearanceLong Term Storage GeneralOther Storage Tips Troubleshooting KIT Includes Installation for Manual Transfer SwitchTools Required Items YOU Must PurchaseSilicone Caulk These Instructions are to Serve AS a Guide only7a Prepare Box For Connections Your Generac Manual Transfer Switch is now installed Operation of Generator with Manual Transfer Switch Using the Ultra Source PortableTransfer to Generator Power Source When Utility Power Fails Transfer Back to Utility Power SourceInterconnection Drawing Residential Portable Generator System Wiring Diagram, Portable Generator Drawing No G0731 Closest to Bearing Schematic, Portable Generator Drawing No G0733 Wiring Diagram, Manual Transfer Switch Drawing No G1065 Manual Transfer Switch with Load Center Drawing No G0939-B Description Exploded Views and Parts ListsSystem 160QTY Description Lists 118 116 119162QTY Description Part NO# Generator Drawing No D4488-F QTY Description Control Panel Drawing No G0727-B Part NO. QTY Description Tray Rubber Tank Mount MANUFACTURER’S Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Emission Control System Warranty Warranty Schedule
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