Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator
CARTON CONTENTS
The following parts are shipped loose with your Generator:
•Main Unit — Generator with wheels and guide handle
•Wire Form
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Perform the following tasks before trying to start the generator engine:
• Battery Charge Cables
Become familiar with each piece before assembling the Generator. Check all contents against the illustration on Page 5. If any parts are missing or damaged, call the Generator Helpline at
TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON
•Remove loose parts included with Generator.
•Slice two corners at guide handle end of carton from top to bottom so the panel can be folded down flat, then remove all packing material.
•Raise guide handle and secure in place.
Figure 2 — Raise Guide Handle
Loosen knobs |
to raise handle |
Tighten knobs when |
handle is straight. |
•Remove the unit by rolling it out the opening in the carton, then check carton for additional loose parts.
•Insert the wire support.
Figure 3 — Insert Wire Support
ADD OIL TO ENGINE
Note: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF and SG rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives. DO NOT USE SAE
Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
colder 32°F warmer
Although
•Place Generator on a level surface
•Clean area around oil fill and remove oil dipstick.
Figure 4 — Remove Oil Dipstick
Dipstick |
• | Wipe dipstick clean. |
• | Pour oil into the oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL |
| mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. |
• | Install oil dipstick, hand tighten securely. |
| CAUTION: Any attempt to crank or start the |
| engine before it has been properly serviced |
| with the recommended oil results in an engine |
| failure. |
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a pre- | |
lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no | |
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing. | |
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