Generac Troubleshooting Guide for Portable Generators | Model 005308-0

	Portable Generator
Owner’s
Manual
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• ELECTRICAL DATA
• PARTS
• WARRANTY	COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL
• WARRANTY
	MODEL: 005308-0
	17,500 Watt Portable Generator
AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT:	and 60 amp manual transfer switch
AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT:	with built-in load center
1-800-333-1322

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Generac 005308-0 owner manual Owner’s Manual, Authorized Dealer Support

Contents

Authorized Dealer Support Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting Table of Contents Residential Portable Generator System Read this Manual Thoroughly Never operate in an enclosed area or indoors General Hazards Explosion Hazards Electrical HazardsFire Hazards Unpacking Accessory BOXAssembling the Wheel KIT Assembling the Handle Handle Assembly Battery Connection Operation Residential Portable Generator System Know the GeneratorThis generator Volt AC, 20A Duplex Gfci Receptacle 1 AC, 20 AMP, Duplex Receptacle Cord Sets and Connection Plugs2 120V AC, 20 AMP, Gfci Receptacle Provided. This receptacle can not recharge 6 Volt batteries 5 12 Volt DC, 10 AMP Receptacle Connecting Electrical Loads HOW to USE the GeneratorDON’T Overload the Generator Grounding the Generator Before Starting the Generator Wattage Reference GuideAdding Engine OIL Adding Gasoline To Start the Engine LOW OIL Pressure Shutdown System Automatic Idle ControlStopping the Engine To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows Charging a Battery Maintenance Residential Portable Generator System Maintenance Schedule Engine Maintenance Checking OIL Level Generator MaintenanceTo Clean the Generator General Recommendations Clean Spark Arrestor Screen Service AIR CleanerReplacing the Spark Plug To adjust valve clearance Adjusting Valve Clearance Long Term Storage GeneralOther Storage Tips Troubleshooting KIT Includes Installation for Manual Transfer SwitchTools Required Items YOU Must Purchase Silicone Caulk These Instructions are to Serve AS a Guide only 7a Prepare Box For Connections Your Generac Manual Transfer Switch is now installed Operation of Generator with Manual Transfer Switch Using the Ultra Source Portable Transfer to Generator Power Source When Utility Power Fails Transfer Back to Utility Power Source Interconnection Drawing Residential Portable Generator System Wiring Diagram, Portable Generator Drawing No G0731 Closest to Bearing Schematic, Portable Generator Drawing No G0733 Wiring Diagram, Manual Transfer Switch Drawing No G1065 Manual Transfer Switch with Load Center Drawing No G0939-B Description Exploded Views and Parts Lists System 160 QTY Description Lists 118 116 119162 QTY Description Part NO# Generator Drawing No D4488-F QTY Description Control Panel Drawing No G0727-B Part NO. QTY Description Tray Rubber Tank Mount MANUFACTURER’S Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Emission Control System Warranty Warranty Schedule