Generac Power Systems 1.6L 18 kW owner manual Standby Generator Sets Table of Contents

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Standby Generator Sets

Table of Contents

SECTION

PAGE

SAFETY RULES

1-1

INTRODUCTION

1-3

Read this Manual Thoroughly

1-3

Operation and Maintenance

1-3

How to Obtain Service

1-3

IDENTIFICATION RECORD

2-1

Data Label

2-1

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

3-1

Equipment Description

3-1

Engine Oil Recommendations

3-1

Coolant Recommendations

3-1

ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

4-1

High Coolant Temperature Switch

4-1

Low Coolant Level Sensor

4-1

Low Oil Pressure Switch

4-1

Overcrank Shutdown

4-1

Overspeed Shutdown

4-1

RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown

4-1

DC Fuse

4-1

FUEL SYSTEMS

5-1

Fuel Requirements

5-1

Natural Gas Fuel System

5-1

Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System

5-1

LP Fuel System

5-1

SPECIFICATIONS

6-1

Generator

6-1

Engine

6-1

Cooling System

6-1

Fuel System

6-1

Electrical System

6-1

Cold Weather Kit

6-2

Reconfiguring the Fuel System

6-2

GENERAL INFORMATION

7-1

Generator AC Lead Connections

7-1

Four-lead, Single-phase Stator

7-1

Alternator Power Winding Connections

7-1

3-phase Alternators

7-1

INSTALLATION

8-1

Installation

8-1

Preparation Before Start-up

8-1

Transfer Switch

8-1

Fuel System

8-1

Generator Set Lubrication

8-1

Prior to Initial Start-up

8-1

Engine Coolant

8-1

Belt Tension

8-1

Electrical System

8-1

Initial Inspection for Genset Start-up

8-1

Start-up Checklist

8-2

Preparation for Start-up

8-2

OPERATION

9-1

Generator Control and Operation

9-1

Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch

9-1

Engine Start-up and Transfer

9-1

Retransfer and Shutdown

9-1

Operating Unit with Automatic Transfer Switch

9-1

MAINTENANCE

10-1

Maintenance Performed by Service Facilities

10-1

Every Three Months

10-1

Once Every Six Months

10-1

Once Annually

10-1

First 30 Operating Hours

10-1

First 100 Operating Hours

10-1

Every 500 Operating Hours

10-1

Every 800 Operating Hours

10-1

Cooling System

10-1

Overload Protection for Engine DC

 

Electrical System

10-1

Checking Fluid Levels

10-1

Check Engine Oil

10-1

Battery Fluid

10-2

Engine Coolant

10-2

Maintenance Owner/Operator Can Perform

10-2

Check Engine Oil Level

10-2

Check Battery

10-2

Exercise System

10-2

Inspect Cooling System

10-2

Check Engine Coolant Level

10-2

Perform Visual Inspection

10-2

Inspect Exhaust System

10-2

Check Fan Belt

10-2

Inspect Engine Governor

10-2

Changing Engine Oil

10-3

Changing the Engine Air Cleaner

10-3

Spark Plugs

10-3

Coolant Change

10-3

Miscellaneous Maintenance

10-4

Cleaning the Generator

10-4

Battery

10-4

Battery Maintenance

10-4

Battery Replacement

10-4

Repair Parts

10-4

SERVICE SCHEDULE

11-1

TROUBLESHOOTING

12-1

Troubleshooting Guide

12-1

NOTES

 

EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS

 

WIRING DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS

 

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Contents KW Models Standby Generator Sets Table of Contents  Warning   Electrical Hazards  Introduction ‹ Operation and Maintenance‹ HOW to Obtain Service ‹ Read this Manual ThoroughlyIdentification Record ‹ Data LabelCoolant Recommendations Equipment DescriptionEngine OIL Recommendations Engine Protective Devices ‹ Natural GAS Fuel System Fuel System‹ Fuel Requirements ‹ LP Fuel SystemSpecifications ‹ Reconfiguring the Fuel System ‹ Cold Weather KIT‹ 3-PHASE Alternators Alternator Power Winding Connections‹ FOUR-LEAD, SINGLE-PHASE Stator Generator AC Lead ConnectionsInitial Inspection for Genset Startup InstallationPreparation Before START-UP START-UP Checklist ‹ Preparation for START-UP‹ Engine START-UP and Transfer Operating Unit with Manual Transfer SwitchGenerator Control Operation ‹ Retransfer and ShutdownChecking Fluid Levels Maintenance Performed by Service FacilitiesCooling System ‹ Exercise System ‹ Battery Fluid‹ Check Battery ‹ Inspect Cooling System‹ Spark Plugs ‹ Changing the Engine AIR Cleaner ‹ Coolant Change‹ Changing Engine OIL Miscellaneous Maintenance Service Schedule Service Maintenance Interval InformationLevel Maintenance Level Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionStandby Generator Sets Standby Generator Sets Standby Generator Sets Standby Generator Sets Page Housing Blower LG Pilot Page Screw Phtt M4-0.7 X 12 ZYC Page Components Included in 0G4578E Page Radiator Support LH Side 1.6L Page Mounting Base 1.6L 2007 C1 Page Battery TRAY, C1 & C2 Page Engine Generac 1.6L NG Page ASM Motor Stepper Page Elbow 90D 3/4 NPT Page Rear Intake Wrap 1.6L C1 Page Muffler C1 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 04/07 a .Rev BackPg001

1.6L 18 kW specifications

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