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ACDelco AC-G0004 instruction manual

Models: AC-G0004

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In addition to the previously described safety information, familiarize yourself with all safety and hazard placards on this generator.

Model AC-G0004 5500 Surge Watts / 5000 Running Watts Electric Start Portable Generator

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Contents

STOP SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCEDO NOT RETURN THIS GENERATOR TO THE RETAILER Questions? Problems? CONTACT BUFFALO TOOLSFEATURES TABLE OF CONTENTS Step 1 - Add OilStep 2 - Add Gasoline Step 3 - Ground the GeneratorWhat You Need to Know About Safety Instructions RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STOPNotice Regarding Emissions Legal RequirementsUsage Misuse of this generator can damage it or shorten its life Page Page GENERATOR TO THE RETAILER PACKAGE CONTENTSSTOP GENERATOR COMPONENTS 8 Key Ignition17 Hour Meter 18 120 Volt twist lock outlet 19 Muffler - Reduces the engine noise levelUsing this Generator for the First-Time PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USEStep 1 - Add Oil STOPStep 2 - Add Gasoline Model AC-G0004 Fuel Tank Capacity gals /LModel AC-G0004 Fuel Type Fresh, Unleaded Gasoline Octane Rating 87 or HigherStep 3 - Ground the Generator Subsequent Use of this GeneratorStep 1 - Verify Oil Level Figure 3 - Attaching the Grounding Wire to this GeneratorSTARTING THE GENERATOR Step 2 - Verify Gas LevelSTOP Step 3 - Ground the GeneratorFigure 6 - Pull-cord for starting the engine Components chart to find the location of the Choke LeverFigure 4 - Fuel Valve in the “on” position USING THE GENERATOR AC UsageModel AC-G0004 Rated Running Wattage 50003. Switch the circuit breaker to the “on” position DC Usage Do not connect 50Hz or 3-phase loads to this generatorAC NEMA L14-30 plug and 120V AC SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS Figure 9 - Maximum Extension Cord Lengths by Power RequirementMAINTENANCE/CARE STOPPING THE GENERATORStorage batteries emit highly explosive hydrogen gas when charged STOPRecommended Maintenance Schedule Cleaning the GeneratorChecking the Oil Level Figure 10 - Recommended maintenance scheduleFigure 11 - Checking the Oil Changing/Adding Oil Model AC-G0004 Oil Capacity Qt/fluid oz./L1.2 / 38 Model AC-G0004 Oil Type RecommendedAir Filter Maintenance Fuel Filter Cup CleaningFigure 12 - Draining Oil Figure 14 - Removing the Air Filter CasingSpark Plug Maintenance Figure 15 - Removing the Fuel Filter CupModel AC-G0004 Spark Plug Type F6TCSTORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES Emptying the Fuel TankFigure 16 - Removing the Spark Plug Do not store gasoline for more than 3 monthsTROUBLESHOOTING SymptomSolution CauseSPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and WeightGenerator AC OutputEXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST PARTS LIST PartDescription PartMODEL AC-G0004 Page REGISTRATION WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTY for ACDelco Generators from New Buffalo Corporation Page PORTABILITY KIT INSTALLATION StepStep StepPage Page AC5500ES070522