Generac 004583-0 Maintenance Schedule, Maintenance Residential Portable Generator System

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Section 3 — Maintenance

Residential Portable Generator System

3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.

 

Operation Maintenance

 

Daily

 

Every Season

 

Every Season

 

Every Season

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Oil Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Air Pre-Cleaner

 

 

 

**

 

 

 

 

 

Change Oil and Oil Filter‡

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Spark Arrestor Screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust Valve Clearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Air Cleaner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**

 

Replace Spark Plugs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡ Change oil after first 8 hours of operation then every season.

 

 

 

 

* Change oil and oil filter every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.

 

 

 

 

** Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.2.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL

 

 

GPS 17,500

 

 

 

 

Model #

 

004583-0

 

 

 

 

Rated Max. Power

 

 

17.5 kW

 

 

 

 

Surge Power

 

 

26.2 kW

 

 

 

 

Rated AC Voltage

 

120/240

 

 

 

 

Rated Max AC Load

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current @ 240V

 

 

72.9 Amps

 

 

 

 

Current @ 120V

 

 

145.8 Amps

 

 

 

 

Rated Frequency

 

 

60 Hz @ 3600 RPM

 

 

Phase

 

 

Single Phase

 

 

 

 

Rated DC Voltage

 

 

12 Volts

 

 

 

 

Rated Max DC Load

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current @ 12 Volts

 

 

10 Amperes

 

 

 

 

3.2.2 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rated Horsepower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@ 3600 RPM

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

Displacement

 

 

992cc

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug Type

 

 

Champion RC14YC or Equivalent

 

 

Spark Plug Gap

 

 

0.040 inch or (1.01 mm)

 

 

Gasoline Capacity

 

 

16 U.S. gallons

 

 

 

 

Oil Type

 

Summer – SAE 30 or 10W-30 Winter – Synthetic 5W-20 or 5W-30

 

 

Oil Capacity

 

w/ Filter Change = 1.5 Qts. w/o Filter Change = 1.2 Qts.

 

 

Run Time/Fuel

 

 

10 Hours / 1.6 gallons per hour

 

 

Consumption-1/2 Load

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Owner’s Manual Authorized Dealer SupportTable of Contents Residential Portable Generator System TroubleshootingRead this Manual Thoroughly General Hazards Never operate in an enclosed area or indoorsExplosion Hazards Electrical HazardsFire Hazards Accessory BOX UnpackingAssembling the Wheel KIT Assembling the HandleBattery Connection Handle AssemblyKnow the Generator 1 AC, 20 AMP, Duplex Receptacle Cord Sets and Connection Plugs2 120V AC, 20 AMP, Gfci Receptacle 5 12 Volt DC, 10 AMP Receptacle Provided. This receptacle can not recharge 6 Volt batteriesHOW to USE the Generator Connecting Electrical LoadsDON’T Overload the Generator Grounding the GeneratorBefore Starting the Generator Wattage Reference GuideAdding Engine OIL To Start the Engine Adding GasolineLOW OIL Pressure Shutdown System Automatic Idle ControlStopping the Engine Charging a Battery To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as followsMaintenance Schedule Maintenance Residential Portable Generator SystemGenerator Maintenance Engine Maintenance Checking OIL LevelTo Clean the Generator General RecommendationsClean Spark Arrestor Screen Service AIR CleanerReplacing the Spark Plug Adjusting Valve Clearance To adjust valve clearanceLong Term Storage GeneralOther Storage Tips Troubleshooting Installation for Manual Transfer Switch KIT IncludesTools Required Items YOU Must PurchaseThese Instructions are to Serve AS a Guide only Silicone Caulk7a Prepare Box For Connections Connection of Emergency Circuits Using the Ultra Source Portable Operation of Generator with Manual Transfer SwitchTransfer Back to Utility Power Source Transfer to Generator Power Source When Utility Power FailsInterconnection Drawing Residential Portable Generator System Engine Wiring Closest to Bearing Schematic, UltraSource Portable Generator Drawing No G0733 Wiring Diagram, Manual Transfer Switch Drawing No G1065 Manual Transfer Switch with Load Center Drawing No G0939-B Exploded Views and Parts Lists Description160 SystemQTY Description 118 116 119162 ListsQTY 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

004583-0 specifications

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