Generac 04164-3, 05754-0 Part I – Owner’s Manual, Part II – Installation Instructions, Table of Contents, Inside Front Cover, Section 3 – Post-installation Start-up

Table of Contents

Recreational Vehicle Generator

	Part I – Owner’s Manual
Introduction ..................................		Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly .......................................................			IFC
Contents .......................................................................................			IFC
Operation and Maintenance...........................................................			IFC
How to Obtain Service ..................................................................			IFC
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number....................................			IFC
Safety Rules ...............................................................			2
Section 1 – General Information ...............................			4
1.1	Generator Identification ............................................................		4
1.2	Generator Applicability .............................................................		5
1.3	Safety ......................................................................................		5
1.4	Generator AC Connection System ............................................		5
1.5	Specifications ..........................................................................		5
1.6	Evaporative Emissions Information...........................................		7
1.7	Exhaust Emissions Information (Gasoline)................................		7
1.8	Exhaust Emissions Information (Propane) ................................		7
Section 2 – Operation ................................................			8
2.1	Generator Control Panel ...........................................................		8
2.2	Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel.............................................		8
2.3	Automatic Choke (Gasoline Only).............................................		8
2.4	Before Starting the Engine........................................................		9
2.5	Starting the Generator ..............................................................		9
2.6	Stopping the Generator ..........................................................		10
2.7	Applying Loads to Generator ..................................................		10
2.8	Summer/Winter Heat Riser System ........................................		10
2.9	Protection Systems................................................................		11
2.10	Additional Information ............................................................		12
Section 3 – Maintenance..........................................			12
3.1	Checking the Engine Oil Level.................................................		12
3.2	Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter .................................		12
3.3	Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner .........................................		13
3.4	Clean Air Intake......................................................................		13
3.5	Checking the Engine Spark Plug.............................................		14
3.6	Fuel Filter (Gasoline Only).......................................................		14
3.7	Spark Arrestor Muffler............................................................		14
3.8	Cleaning the Generator...........................................................		14
3.9	Battery Maintenance ..............................................................		15
3.10	Major Service Manual ............................................................		15
3.11	Drive Belt ...............................................................................		15
3.12	Exercising the Generator ........................................................		15
3.13	Out of Service Procedure .......................................................		16

	Part II – Installation Instructions
Safety Rules .............................................................		18
Notice to Installer ...............................................................................		18
Section 1 – General Information .............................		20
1.1	Purpose and Scope of the Manual..........................................	20
1.2	Safety ....................................................................................	20
1.3	Standards Booklets ................................................................	20
1.4	Equipment Description ...........................................................	20
1.5	Generator Engine Operating Speed .........................................	20
1.6	Generator AC Connection System ..........................................	20
Section 2 – Installation ............................................		22
2.1	Location and Support.............................................................	22
2.2	Generator Compartments.......................................................	23
2.3	Cooling and Ventilating Air......................................................	25
2.4	Gasoline Fuel System.............................................................	27
2.5	LP Gas Fuel System...............................................................	28
2.6	Exhaust System .....................................................................	30
2.7	Electrical Connections............................................................	31
2.8	Battery Installation .................................................................	32
2.9	Optional Accessories .............................................................	34
Section 3 – Post-installation Start-up
	Adjustments..........................................	34
3.1	Post Installation Tests.............................................................	34
3.2	Before Initial Start-up .............................................................	34
3.3	Initial Start .............................................................................	34
3.4	Testing Under Load ................................................................	35
3.5	Installation Checklist ..............................................................	36
Section 4 – Troubleshooting....................................		37
Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................		37
Section 5 – Electrical Data.......................................		38
Section 6 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists ..........		40
Section 7 – Notes .....................................................		54
Section 8 – Warranty................................................		56

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