Generac 004700-0 owner manual Generator, Fuel Consumption, Engine Oil Requirements

Section 1 – General Information

QUIETPACT 40G Recreational Vehicle Generator

◆ 1.5.5 GENERATOR

Generac does not recommend using any

! gasoline containing alcohol (such as “gasohol”).

If you use any gasoline containing alcohol, it must not contain more than 10 percent ethanol, and it must be removed from the generator during storage. Do NOT use any gasoline containing methanol. If you use gasoline with alcohol, inspect more frequently for fuel leaks and other abnormalities.

◆ 1.5.2 FUEL CONSUMPTION

Model	No Load	1/2 Load	Full Load
QUIETPACT 40G	0.24	0.35	0.55
(004700-0)

Fuel consumption is in gal/h.

◆1.5.3 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Classification SF, SG or SH. The recommended oil weights include the following:

•During summer months: SAE 30. An acceptable substitute is SAE 10W-30.

•During winter months: SAE 5W-30. DO NOT USE SAE 10-W40.

Crankcase and oil filter capacity is approximately 800 mL or .84 U.S. quarts. Do NOT use special addi- tives. See Sections 3.1 and 3.2 (Page 12) for oil level check and fill procedures.

Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Output (Gasoline)	3,600 Watts (3.6 kW)
Rated Voltage	120 Volts AC
Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Current (Gasoline)	30 Amperes
Phase	Single
Rotor RPM	3,600
Number of Rotor Poles	2
Engine RPM	3,600
Rated AC Frequency	60 Hz
Battery Charge Voltage	14 Volts DC
Battery Charge Current	2 Amperes (max)
Gasoline weight	170 Pounds
Length	749.8 mm (29.52 in.)
Width	483.1 mm (19.02 in.)
Height	342.2 mm (13.47 in.)

◆1.5.6 EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD

For non-handheld engines the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

•For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C=125 hours, B=250 hours, and A=500 hours.

•For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C=250 hours, B=500 hours, and A=1000 hours.

◆ 1.5.4 ENGINE

Type of Engine		GN-220, Single-cylinder
Cooling Method		Air-cooled
Rated Horsepower		7.8 @ 4,200 rpm
Displacement		220cc
Cylinder Block	Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve
Type of Governor		Mechanical, Fixed Speed
Air Cleaner	Paper Element w/Foam Precleaner
Starter		12-volt DC Electric
Ignition System	Solid-state w/Flywheel Magneto
Recommended Spark Plug
Champion		RC12YC
AC		R45S
Fram Autolite		65
Spark Plug Gap		0.030 inch (76 mm)
Recommended Minimum Battery		..............400 Cold-cranking
		Amperes

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