Generac 004692-2 owner manual Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

Introduction		Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly			IFC
Contents			IFC
Operation and Maintenance		............................	IFC
How to Obtain Service			IFC
Authorized Dealer Locator Number			IFC
Safety Rules			2
Standards Index			3
Section 1 – General Information			4
1.1	Unpacking/Inspection		4
1.2	Protection Systems		4

1.3NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit

	Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms		4
	1.3.1 Section 210.12 Arc Fault Circuit
		Interrupter Protection	4
1.4	The Generator		5
1.5	Specifications		6
	1.5.1	Generator	6
	1.5.2	Engine	6
1.6	System Set LED		7
1.7	Fuel Requirements and Recommendations....		7
1.8	Fuel Consumption		7
1.9	Reconfiguring the Fuel System		7
1.10	Location		8
	1.10.1 Generator		8
	1.10.2 Transfer Switch		8
1.11	Battery Installation		8
1.12	The Battery		9
Section 2 – Post Installation Start-up
		and Adjustments	10
2.1	Before Initial Startup		10
2.2	Check Transfer Switch Operation		10
2.3	Electrical Checks		10
2.4	Generator Tests Under Load		11
2.5	Checking Automatic Operation		11

2.6Adjusting the Regulator

	(Natural Gas Only)	11
2.7	Engine Governor Adjustment	12
	2.7.1 Additional Corrosion Protection	13
2.8	Voltage Regulator Adjustment	13
Section 3 – Operation		13
3.1	Break-in Procedure	13
3.2	Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Switch	13
	3.2.1 “Auto” Position	13

Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator

	3.2.2	“Off” Position	14
	3.2.3	“Manual” Position	14
3.3	Automatic Transfer Operation		14
3.4	Sequence of Automatic Operation		14
3.5	Manual Transfer Operation		14
	3.5.1	Transfer to Generator
		Power Source	14
	3.5.2 Transfer Back to Utility
		Power Source	15
3.6	Setting the Exercise Timer		15
3.7	Protection Systems		16
	3.7.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch		16
	3.7.2	High Temperature Switch	16
	3.7.3	Overcrank	16
	3.7.4	Overspeed	16
Section 4 – Maintenance			16
4.1	Fuse	............................................................	16
4.2	Checking the Engine Oil Level		16
4.3	Changing the Engine Oil		17
	4.3.1	Engine Oil Recommendations	17
	4.3.2	Oil Change Procedure	17
4.4	Changing the Oil Filter		17
4.5	Changing the Engine Air Cleaner		17
	4.5.1	8.5kW Generators	17
4.6	Spark Plug(s)		18
4.7	Battery Maintenance		18
4.8	Adjusting Valve Clearance		19
4.9	Cooling System		19
4.10	Attention After Submersion		20
4.11	Out of Service Procedure		20
	4.11.1 Removal From Service		20
	4.11.2 Return to Service		20
4.12	Corrosion Protection		20
4.13	Service Schedule		21
Section 5 – Troubleshooting			22
5.1	Troubleshooting Guide		22
Section 6 – Mounting Dimensions			23
Section 7 – Electrical Data			24
Section 8 – Exploded Views and
		Parts Lists	32
Section 9 – Notes			46
Section 10 – Warranty			48

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