Your Generator, 8.5 kW, V-Twin GT-990 Engine | Generac 004692-0

Section 1 — General Information

Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator

1.4YOUR GENERATOR

Figure 1.1 – 8.5 kW, V-Twin GT-990 Engine

	Data	Control
	Decal	Panel
Oil Dipstick	Air Filter

Exhaust

Enclosure

Fuel Regulator

12 Volt Battery

Oil Filter

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Generac 004692-0 owner manual Your Generator, 8.5 kW, V-Twin GT-990 Engine

Contents

Installation Authorized Dealer Location Introduction Troubleshooting General Hazards Standards Index Electrical Hazards UNPACKING/INSPECTION System SET LEDProtection Systems 8.5 kW, V-Twin GT-990 Engine Your Generator Generator Specifications Fuel Requirements Recommendations Reconfiguring Fuel SystemFuel Consumption Location Battery InstallationBattery Transfer Switch Before Initial START-UP Check Transfer Switch OperationElectrical Checks Generator Tests Under Load Checking Automatic Operation Adjusting the Regulator Natural GAS only Voltage Regulator Adjustment Engine Governor Adjustment Auto Position BREAK-IN ProcedureAutomatic Transfer Operation Manual Position Manual Transfer Operation Sequence of Automatic Operation High Temperature Switch Setting the Exercise TimerTransfer Back to Utility Power Source LOW OIL Pressure Switch Overspeed Checking the Engine OIL Level Engine OIL Recommendations OIL Change ProcedureChanging the Engine OIL Changing the OIL Filter Spark Plugs Battery Maintenance Cooling System Adjusting Valve Clearance Corrosion Protection OUT of Service ProcedureReturn to Service Removal from Service Be performed by your nearest Generac Authorized Dealer Service Schedule Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting Guide Mounting Dimensions Electrical Data Customer Connection TX TRANSFORMER, 16 Vac 56 VA & 16 Vac 1 VA Dual SEC 1VA Exploded Views and Parts Lists QTY Description Exploded Views and Parts Lists ADAPTOR, Engine Exploded Views and Parts Lists Description QTY 138 122 KNOB, AIR Cleaner 4417 3930 Circuit Breaker 30 X 2 240V SQD Transfer Switch Home Standby Engine only 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 Warranty This Warranty Shall not Apply to the Following Warranty Schedule