Generac 004700-0 owner manual Rv Generator Service Interval, 8 - Tightening Jam Nut

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Section 3 – Maintenance

QUIETPACT 40G Recreational Vehicle Generator

2.When valve clearance is correct, hold the pivot ball stud with the allen wrench and tighten the rocker arm jam nut with a crows foot. Tighten the jam nut to 65-85 inch-pounds torque. After tight- ening the jam nut, recheck valve clearance to make sure it did not change (Figure 3.8).

Figure 3.8 — Tightening Jam Nut

3.14 RV GENERATOR SERVICE INTERVAL

Quietpact 40
50 Hours	Clean Spark Arrestor
100 Hours	Change Engine Oil/filter
100 Hours	Clean Air Pre-filter
100 Hours	Inspect Spark Plugs
250 Hours	Replace Paper Air Filter Element
400 Hours	Replace Fuel Filter
500 Hours	Replace Spark Plugs
1st 50 Hours-then
every 500 Hrs	Adjust Valve Lash

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Contents Model QUIETPACT 40G Air-cooled Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsThis manual should remain with the unit GENERA OHVIOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER LOCATIONCONTENTS HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICEAdjustments Part II - Installation InstructionsSafety Rules Exploded Views and Parts ListsParts of the generator are rotating and/or hot GENERAL HAZARDSDespite the safe design of this generator during operation. Exercise care near running generatorsELECTRICAL HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDSEXPLOSION HAZARDS Model Number 1.1 GENERATOR IDENTIFICATIONModel 004700-0 - QUIETPACT 40G kW RatingDo not overload the generator. Some installa 1.3 SAFETY1.5 SPECIFICATIONS 1.2 GENERATOR APPLICABILITY1.5.2 FUEL CONSUMPTION Generac does not recommend using any1.5.5 GENERATOR 1.5.3 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS2.1 GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL 2.1.2 START/STOP SWITCH2.4.1 INSTALLATION 2.2 OPTIONAL REMOTE START/STOP PANEL2.4.3 FUEL SUPPLY 2.5 STARTING THE GENERATOR2.4.2 ENGINE LUBRICATION 2.4.4 COOLING AND VENTILATING AIRFigure 2.2 - Low Oil Pressure and High Temperature Switches 2.9.1 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH2.9.2 HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH 2.6 STOPPING THE GENERATOR2.10.1 25-HOUR BREAK-IN PERIOD 2.10 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2.9.3 FIELD BOOST 2.9.4 OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION3.2 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND/OR OIL FILTER Figure 3.1 - Oil Maintenance Features3.1 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL 2.10.4 OPERATION IN HIGH GRASS OR BRUSHFigure 3.2 - Engine Air Cleaner 3.3 MAINTAINING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER3.3.1 CLEANING THE FOAM PRECLEANER 3.3.2 CLEANING OR REPLACING THE PAPER FILTERFigure 3.3 - Cleaning Air Intake 3.4 CLEAN AIR INTAKE3.7 CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR Figure 3.4 - Setting the Spark Plug GapDo NOT use a forceful spray of water to clean 3.8 CLEANING THE GENERATOR3.9 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Use tools with insulated handles Wear rubber gloves and boots3.12.1 REMOVAL FROM SERVICE 3.12 OUT OF SERVICE PROCEDURE3.13 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE 3.12.2 RETURN TO SERVICE3.14 RV GENERATOR SERVICE INTERVAL Figure 3.8 - Tightening Jam NutPART INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSSHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORSNOTICE TO INSTALLER FIRE HAZARDS 1.4 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 1.2 SAFETY1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE MANUAL 1.5 GENERATOR ENGINE OPERATING SPEEDMajor Features VIEW FROM TOP2.1.2 GENERATOR SUPPORT 2.1 LOCATION AND SUPPORT2.1.1 GENERATOR LOCATION 2.1.3 SUSPENDED MOUNTING2.2.2 COMPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION 2.2 GENERATOR COMPARTMENTS2.1.4 GENERATOR RESTRAINT 2.2.1 COMPARTMENT SIZE2.2.4 ACOUSTICS 2.2.3 SOUND INSULATING MATERIALSFigure 2.6 - Types of Lock Seams VIEW FROM TOP Figure 2.7 - Typical Noise Abatement 2.2.5 COMPARTMENT FLOOR CUTOUTSFigure 2.8 - Compartment Floor Cutout Drawing 0D8716-C All measurements are in millimeters, 25.4 mm = 1”2.4 GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.2 TESTING THE INSTALLATION2.3 COOLING AND VENTILATING AIR 2.3.1 GENERATOR AIRFLOW2.4.2.2 Flexible Fuel Line 2.5 EXHAUST SYSTEM2.4.1 FUEL TANK 2.4.2 GENERATOR FUEL SUPPLY LINE 2.4.2.1 Rigid Fuel Lines2.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 2.5.2 EXHAUST SYSTEM SAFETYFigure 2.12 - Spark Arrestor Installation 2.5.1 SPARK ARRESTOR2.6.3 GENERATOR AC CONNECTIONS 2.6.2 WIRING2.6.1 ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX 2.6.4 CONDUIT2.6.5 ISOLATING DIFFERENT POWER SOURCES 2.6.6 POWER SUPPLY CORDFigure 2.14 - Transfer Switch Isolation Method 2.7.1 RECOMMENDED BATTERY 2.7 BATTERY INSTALLATION2.8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 2.7.2 BATTERY CABLESDo not make any unnecessary adjustments 3.1 POST INSTALLATION TESTS3.4 TESTING UNDER LOAD 3.2 BEFORE INITIAL START-UP3.5 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Appendix 1 - Notes 34 Generac Power Systems, IncCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM CORRECTIONAppendix 3 - Electrical Data 36 Generac Power Systems, IncBROWN QUIETPACT DataPower Appendix 3 - ElectricalEnclosure - Drawing No. 0D8352-E 38 Generac Power Systems, IncAppendix 4 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists TO CARBAppendix 4 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists PART NO. QTYDESCRIPTION 40 Generac Power Systems, Inc Appendix 4 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists 42 Generac Power Systems, Inc 25 24Appendix 4 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists 44 Generac Power Systems, Inc ASSEMBLY, GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLY BRACKET GOVERNORBOOT CHOKE SOLENOID PLASTIC GASKET CARBURETOR/MANIFOLD46 Generac Power Systems, Inc VALVE SPRING WEAR WASHER TAPERED CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLYSCREW, HHFC M8-1.25 X 35MM OIL PRESSURE RELIEF COVERMANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS PURCHASER’S/OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES1 Utility 2 Lawn and Garden Equipment EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYEMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING 3 Recreational Vehicle RV Generator 4 Industrial Mobile IM GeneratorWARRANTY SCHEDULE - CONSUMER/PERSONAL APPLICATIONS GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS’ THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYWARRANTY SCHEDULE - COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC