Generac Power Systems 004987-2, 005396-0 – Exploded Views and, Section, Section, Section, Section, Introduction, Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction		..................................................................	1
Read This Manual Thoroughly.....................................			1
Safety Rules..................................................................			2
Standards Index ...........................................................................			3
Section 1 – General Information .................................			4
1.1	Unpacking.............................................................................		4
	1.1.1	Accessory Box ........................................................	4
1.2	Assembly ..............................................................................		4
	1.2.1	Assembling the Wheel Kit.......................................	4
	1.2.2	Assembling the Handle...........................................	4
	1.2.3	Battery Connection .................................................	5
Section 2 – Operation ..................................................			6
2.1	Know The Generator ............................................................		6
2.2	Cord Sets and Connector Plugs...........................................		7
	2.2.1	120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle ...................	7
	2.2.2	120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Receptacle......................	7
	2.2.3	120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle ................................	7
	2.2.4	120/240 VAC, 30 Amp, Receptacle ........................	8
	2.2.5	12 VDC, 10 Amp Receptacle..................................	8
	2.2.6	120/240 VAC, 50 Amp Receptacle .........................	8
2.3	How To Use The Generator ..................................................		8
	2.3.1	Grounding The Generator.......................................	8
	2.3.2	Connecting Electric Loads......................................	9
2.4	Don’t Overload The Generator .............................................		9
2.5	Wattage Reference Chart.....................................................		9
2.6	Before Starting The Generator ...........................................		10
	2.6.1	Adding Engine Oil.................................................	10
	2.6.2	Adding Gasoline ...................................................	10
2.7	To Start The Engine............................................................		11
2.8	Stopping The Engine ..........................................................		11
2.9	Automatic Idle Control ........................................................		12
2.10	Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer ........................................		12
2.11	Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System ..................................		12
	2.11.1	Initial Start-up .......................................................	12
	2.11.2	Sensing Low Oil Pressure ....................................	12
	2.11.3	Restarting .............................................................	12
2.12	Charging a Battery .............................................................		12

Section 3 – Maintenance ...........................................			13
3.1	Maintenance Schedule .......................................................		13
3.2	Product Specifications ........................................................		13
	3.2.1	Generator Specifications ......................................	13
	3.2.2	Engine Specifications ...........................................	13
3.3	General Recommendations................................................		13
	3.3.1	Generator Maintenance ........................................	13
	3.3.2 To Clean the Generator ........................................		14
	3.3.3	Engine Maintenance .............................................	14
	3.3.4	Checking Oil Level................................................	14
	3.3.5 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter .............................		14
	3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug.................................... .		14
3.4	Service Air Cleaner ............................................................		14
3.5	Clean Spark Arrestor Screen .............................................		15
3.6	Adjusting Valve Clearance..................................................		15
3.7	General	..............................................................................	16
3.8	Long Term Storage .............................................................		16
3.9	Other Storage Tips .............................................................		16

Section 4 – Troubleshooting......................................		17
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide........................................................		17
Section 5	– Notes .......................................................	18
Section 6	– Electrical Data ........................................	19
Section 7	– Exploded Views and
	Parts Lists...............................................	22
Section 8	– Warranty ..................................................	32