Generac 004702-0, 004703-0, 004704-0, 004705-0, 004706-0, 004707-0 owner manual Table of Contents

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QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators

Part I — Operating Instructions
Introduction			..................................................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly				IFC
Contents				IFC
Operation and Maintenance				IFC
How to Obtain Service				IFC
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number				IFC
Safety Rules			..................................................................................	2
Section 1 – General Information				4
1.1	Generator Identification			4
1.2	Generator Applicability			5
1.3	Installation			5
1.4	Safety		............................................................................	5
1.5	Generator AC Connection System			5
1.6	Specifications			6
	1.6.1	Fuel Requirements		6
	1.6.2	Engine Oil Requirements		6
	1.6.3	Generator Specifications		6
	1.6.4	Engine Specifications		7
	1.6.5	Emissions Compliance Period		7
Section 2 – Operation				7
2.1	Generator Control Panel			7
	2.1.1	Fuel Primer		7
	2.1.2	Start/Stop Switch		7
	2.1.3	15 Amp Fuse		7
	2.1.4	Line Breakers		7
2.2	Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel			8
2.3	Automatic Choke			8
	2.3.1	Choke Solenoid		8
	2.3.2	Prechoke		8
2.4	Before Starting the Engine			8
	2.4.1	Installation		8
	2.4.2	Engine Lubrication		8
	2.4.3	Fuel Supply		8
	2.4.4	Cooling and Ventilating Air		8
	2.4.5	Engine Exhaust Gas		8
2.5	Starting the Generator			9
2.6	Stopping the Generator			9
2.7	Applying Loads to Generator			9
	2.7.1	Letting the Engine Stabilize		9
	2.7.2	Do Not Overload the Generator		10
2.8	Protection Systems			10
	2.8.1	Low Oil Pressure Switch		10
	2.8.2	High Temperature Switch		10
	2.8.3	Field Boost		10
	2.8.4	Overvoltage Protection		11
	2.8.5	25-Hour Break-in Period		11
	2.8.6	25-Hour Checkup		11
	2.8.7	Operation in High Grass or Brush		11
Section 3 – Maintenance				11
3.1	Checking the Engine Oil Level			11
3.2	Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter			12
3.3	Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner			12
	3.3.1	Cleaning the Foam Precleaner		12
3.4	Checking the Engine Spark Plug			13
3.5	Fuel Filter (Gasoline Only)			13
3.6	Clean Spark Arrestor			13
3.7	Cleaning the Generator			14
3.8	Battery Maintenance			14
	3.8.1	Weekly		14
	3.8.2	Every Six Months		14
3.9	Major Service Manual			15
3.10	Drive Belt			15
3.11	Exercising the Generator			15
3.12	Out of Service Procedure			15
	3.12.1		Removal From Service	15
	3.12.2		Return to Service	15
3.13	RV Generator Service Interval			15
Section 4 – Notes				16

Part II — Installation Instructions			17
Safety Rules			18
Section 5 — General Information			20
5.1	Purpose and Scope of the Installation Instructions		20
5.2	Safety	..........................................................................	20
5.3	Standards Booklets		20
5.4	Equipment Description		20
5.5	Generator Engine Operating Speed		20
5.6	Generator AC Connection System		20
	Major Features and Dimensions		21
Section 6 — Installation			22
6.1	Location and Support		22
	6.1.1	Generator Location	22
	6.1.2	Generator Support	22
	6.1.3	Suspended Mounting	23
	6.1.4	Generator Restraint	23
6.2	Generator Compartments		23
	6.2.1	Compartment Size	23
	6.2.2	Compartment Construction	23
	6.2.3	Sound Insulating Materials	24
	6.2.4	Acoustics	25
	6.2.5	Compartment Floor Cutouts	25
6.3	Cooling and Ventilating Air		25
	6.3.1	Generator Airflow	25
	6.3.2	Testing the Installation	26
6.4	Gasoline Fuel System		26
	6.4.1	Fuel Tank	27
	6.4.2	Generator Fuel Supply Line	27
6.5	LP Gas Fuel System		27
	6.5.1	LP Fuel Consumption	27
	6.5.2	Parts Not Included in Fuel System	27
	6.5.3	Some Important Considerations	28
	6.5.4	Vapor Withdrawal	28
	6.5.5	Primary Regulator	28
	6.5.6	Gaseous Carburetion	28
	6.5.7	Fuel Supply Lines	29
	6.5.8	Excess Flow Valve	29
	6.5.9	Leakage Tests	29
6.6	Exhaust System		29
	6.6.1	Mufflers and Spark Arrestors	30
	6.6.2	Exhaust System Safety	30
6.7	Electrical Connections		30
	6.7.1	Electrical Junction Box	30
	6.7.2	Wiring	31
	6.7.3	Generator AC Connections	31
	6.7.4	Conduit	31
	6.7.5	Isolating Different Power Sources	31
	6.7.6	Power Supply Cord	31
	6.7.7	Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters	32
6.8	Battery Installation		32
	6.8.1	Recommended Battery	32
	6.8.2	Battery Cables	32
	6.8.3	Battery Cable Connections	32
	6.8.4	Battery Compartment	32
6.9	Optional Accessories		34
	6.9.1	Remote Panel Models	34
Section 7 — Post Installation			34
7.1	Post Installation Tests		34
7.2	Before Initial Start-up		34
7.3	Initial Start		34
7.4	Testing Under Load		35
7.5	Installation Checklist		35
Section 8 – Troubleshooting			36
8.1	Troubleshooting Guide		36
Section 9 – Notes			37
Section 10 – Electrical Data			38
Section 11 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists			40
Section 12 – Warranty			52
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