Generac Power Systems 004701-0 owner manual Generator Control Panel

Section 2 – Operation

Recreational Vehicle Generator

‹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 additives. See "Checking the Engine Oil Level" and "Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter" sections for oil level check and fill procedures.

‹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.

2.1GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL

The following features are mounted on the generator control panel (Figure 2.1):

‹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		RC14YC
AC		R45S
Fram Autolite		65
Spark Plug Gap		0.030 inch (76 mm)
Recommended Minimum Battery		400 Cold-cranking
		Amperes

‹ 1.5.5 GENERATOR

Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Output (Gasoline)	3,400 Watts (3.4 kW)
Rated Voltage	120 Volts AC
Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Current (Gasoline)	28.3 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.)

*Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited by, such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc.. Maximum power decreases about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet above sea level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60° F) ambient temperature.

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Figure 2.1 – Generator Control Panel

CONTROL CENTER

S T A R T	F U E L	C . B .
		3 0 A
S T O P	P R I M E

F U S E

7.5 A

‹2.1.1 FUEL PRIMER

Before starting a cold engine (if it has not been started in more than two weeks), press this switch for approximately 10 to 15 seconds to bring fuel from the tank to the carburetor. This rocker type switch springs back into its original position when released.

‹2.1.2 START/STOP SWITCH

To crank and start the engine, hold this switch in the START position. Release the switch when the engine starts. To stop an operating engine, press and hold the switch in the STOP position until the engine shuts off. The switch center position is the RUN position.

‹2.1.3 FUSE

The fuse protects the engine’s DC control circuit against electrical overload. If the fuse element has melted open due to overloading, the engine cannot be cranked. If the fuse must be replaced, use only an identical replacement.