Generac Power Systems 04389-1, 04456-1, 04390-1 owner manual Your Generator

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Section 1 — General Information

Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators

1.4YOUR GENERATOR

Figure 1.1 – 7 kW, Single Cylinder GH-410 Engine

	Control Panel
	Data Decal
Exhaust
Enclosure	Air Filter
	Fuel Regulator

Oil Filter

Battery Compartment

Figure 1.2 – 12 kW and 15 kW, V-twin GT-990 Engine

	Data	Control
	Decal	Panel
Oil Dipstick	Air Filter

Exhaust

Enclosure

Fuel Regulator

Battery Compartment

Oil Filter

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Contents

Installation Authorized Dealer Location Introduction Introduction Inside Front Cover Post Installation Start-up Adjustments Maintenance TroubleshootingGeneral Hazards ‹ Standards Index Electrical HazardsProtection Systems UNPACKING/INSPECTIONSystem SET LED 7 kW, Single Cylinder GH-410 Engine Your Generator‹ 1.5.1 Generator Specifications‹ 1.5.2 Engine 1 7 KW, 410CC Engine Reconfiguring the Fuel SystemFuel Requirements Recommendations Fuel Consumption2.1 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Units Transfer SwitchLocation GeneratorBattery Battery InstallationBefore Initial START-UP Check Transfer Switch OperationElectrical Checks Checking Automatic Operation Generator Tests Under LoadEngine Governor Adjustment Adjusting the Regulator Natural GAS only1 7 KW Units 2 12 KW and 15 KW Units Voltage Regulator Adjustment‹ 3.2.1 Auto Position BREAK-IN ProcedureAutomatic Transfer Operation ‹ 3.2.3 Manual PositionManual Transfer Operation Sequence of Automatic Operation‹ 3.7.2 High Temperature Switch Setting the Exercise Timer‹ 3.5.2 Transfer Back to Utility Power Source ‹ 3.7.1 LOW OIL Pressure SwitchApproximate Crank Cycle Times Checking the Engine OIL Level‹ 3.7.4 Overspeed ‹ 4.3.1 Engine OIL Recommendations ‹ 4.3.2 OIL Change ProcedureChanging the Engine OIL Changing the OIL FilterSpark Plugs Battery MaintenanceCooling System Adjusting GH-410/GT-990 Valve ClearanceCorrosion Protection OUT of Service Procedure‹ 4.12.1 Removal from Service ‹ 4.12.2 Return to ServiceSYSTEM/COMPONENT Procedure Frequency Service ScheduleProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting GuideElectrical Data Customer Battery Utility Battery Charger Utility Connection BCR Customer Connections Neutral Exploded Views and Parts Lists Part NO.QTY. Description Exploded Views and Parts Lists QTY Description Exploded Views and Parts Lists BOX GTS Load Center Exploded Views and Parts Lists COVER, 12 Position GTS Load Center Kit Contains BUSHING, Governor Lower 138 122 KNOB, AIR Cleaner 28 31 ADAPTOR, Engine Exploded Views and Parts Lists Stator 12KW Exploded Views and Parts Lists ASSEMBLY, Connecting ROD Exploded Views and Parts Lists SCREW, Taptite M6-1.0X8 Yellow Chrome Engine only Mounting Dimensions Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators MANUFACTURER’S Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsPURCHASER’S/OWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities Emission Related Parts Include the Following Emission Control System WarrantyThis Warranty Shall not Apply to the Following Warranty Schedule