Generac 4582, 4451 owner manual Safety Rules General Information

Table of Contents

Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System

Safety Rules			1-3
Section 1 – General Information			4
1.1	Unpacking		4
	1.1.1	Accessory Box	4
1.2	Assembly		4
	1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit		4
	1.2.2	Assembling the Handle	5
	1.2.3	Battery Connection	5

Section 2 – Operation			6
2.1	Know The Generator		6
2.2	Cord Sets and Connector Plugs		7
	2.2.1	120V AC, 20 A, Duplex Receptacle	7
	2.2.2	120V AC, 20 A, GFCI Receptacle	7
	2.2.3	120V AC, 30 A Receptacle	7-8
	2.2.4	120/240V AC, 30 A, Receptacle	8
	2.2.5	12 VDC, 10 Amp Receptacle	8
	2.2.6	120/240V AC, 50 A, Receptacle	8
2.3	How To Use The Generator		9
	2.3.1	Grounding The Generator	9
	2.3.2	Connecting Electric Loads	9
2.4	Don’t Overload The Generator		9
2.5	Wattage Reference Chart		10
2.6	Before Starting The Generator		10
	2.6.1	Adding Engine Oil	10
	2.6.2	Adding Gasoline	11
2.7	To Start The Engine		11
2.8	Stopping The Engine		12
2.9	Automatic Idle Control		12
2.10	Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer		12
2.11	Low Oil Pressure Shutdown		12
	2.11.1	Initial Start-up	12
	2.11.2	Sensing Low Oil Pressure	12
	2.11.3	Restarting	12
2.12	Charging a Battery		13

Section 3 – Maintenance			14
3.1	Maintenance Schedule		14
3.2	Product Specifications		14
	3.2.1	Generator Specifications	14
	3.2.2	Engine Specifications	14
3.3	General Recommendations		15
	3.3.1	General Maintenance	15
	3.3.2 To Clean The Generator		15
	3.3.3	Engine Maintenance	15
	3.3.4	Checking Oil Level	15
	3.3.5 Changing The Oil & Oil Filter		15
	3.3.6 Replacing The Spark Plug		15-16
3.4	Service Air Cleaner		16
3.5	Clean Spark Arrestor Screen		16
3.6	Adjusting Valve Clearance		17
3.7	General	......................................................................	18
3.8	Long Term Storage		18
3.9	Other Storage Tips		18

Section 4 – Troubleshooting		19
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide		19
Section 5	– Notes	20-21
Section 6	– Electrical Data	22-23
Section 7	– Exploded Views and
	Parts Lists	24-33
Section 8	– Warranty	34-36