Generac Power Systems 009600-5, 009734-5 owner manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

PRIMEPACT 66G and 66LP Recreational Vehicle Generators

Part I — Operating Instructions
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	Installation			5
1.4	Safety		............................................................................	5
1.5	Generator AC Connection System			5
1.6	Specifications			6
	1.6.1	Fuel Requirements & Consumption		6
	1.6.2	Engine Oil Requirements		6
	1.6.3	Generator Specifications		6
	1.6.4	Engine Specifications		7
	1.6.5	Emissions Compliance Period		7
Section 2 – Operation				7
2.1	Generator Control Panel			7
	2.1.1	Fuel Primer		7
	2.1.2	Start/Stop Switch		7
	2.1.3	15 Amp Fuse		7
	2.1.4	Line Breakers		7
2.2	Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel			8
2.3	Automatic Choke			8
	2.3.1	Choke Solenoid		8
	2.3.2	Prechoke		8
2.4	Before Starting the Engine			8
	2.4.1	Installation		8
	2.4.2	Engine Lubrication		8
	2.4.3	Fuel Supply		8
	2.4.4	Cooling and Ventilating Air		8
	2.4.5	Engine Exhaust Gas		9
2.5	Starting the Generator			9
2.6	Stopping the Generator			9
2.7	Applying Loads to Generator			9
	2.7.1	Letting the Engine Stabilize		9
	2.7.2	Do Not Overload the Generator		10
2.8	Protection Systems			10
	2.8.1	Low Oil Pressure Switch		10
	2.8.2	High Temperature Switch		10
	2.8.3	Field Boost		10
	2.8.4	Overvoltage Protection		11
	2.8.5	25-Hour Break-in Period		11
	2.8.6	25-Hour Checkup		11
	2.8.7	Operation in High Grass or Brush		11
Section 3 – Maintenance				11
3.1	Checking the Engine Oil Level			11
3.2	Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter			12
3.3	Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner			12
	3.3.1	Cleaning the Foam Precleaner		12
3.4	Clean Air Intake Screen			13
3.5	Checking the Engine Spark Plug			13
3.6	Fuel Filter (Gasoline Only)			13
3.7	Spark Arrestor Muffler			13
3.8	Cleaning the Generator			14
3.9	Battery Maintenance			14
	3.9.1	Weekly		14
	3.9.2	Every Six Months		14
3.10	Major Service Manual			15
3.11	Drive Belt			15
3.12	Exercising the Generator			15
3.13	Out of Service Procedure			15
	3.13.1		Removal From Service	15
	3.13.2		Return to Service	15
3.14	Wattage Reference Guide			15

Part II — Installation Instructions				17
Safety Rules				18-19
Section 5 — General Information				20
5.1	Purpose and Scope of the Manual			20
5.2	Safety	..........................................................................		20
5.3	Standard Booklets			20
5.4	Equipment Description			20
5.5	Generator Engine Operating Speed			20
5.6	Generator AC Connection System			20
	Major Dimensions and Features			21
Section 6 — Installation				22
6.1	Location and Support			22
	6.1.1	Generator Location		22
	6.1.2	Generator Supports		22
	6.1.3	Suspended Mounting		22
	6.1.4	Generator Restraint		23
6.2	Generator Compartments			23
	6.2.1	Compartment Size		23
	6.2.2	Compartment Construction		23
	6.2.3	Sound Insulating Materials		24
	6.2.4	Acoustics		24
	6.2.5	Compartment Floor Cutouts		25
6.3	Cooling and Ventilation			26
	6.3.1	Generator Airflow		26
	6.3.2	Cooling Air Inlet Openings		26
	6.3.3	Compensating for Restrictions		27
	6.3.4	Testing the Installation		27
6.4	Gasoline Fuel System			27
	6.4.1	Fuel Tank		28
	6.4.2	Generator Fuel Supply Line		28
	6.4.2.1		Rigid Fuel Lines	28
	6.4.2.2		Flexible Fuel Lines	28
6.5	LP Gas Fuel System			28
	6.5.1	Parts not included in Fuel System		28
	6.5.2	Some Important Considerations		29
	6.5.3	Vapor Withdrawal		29
	6.5.4	Primary Regulator		29
	6.5.5	Gaseous Carburetion		29
	6.5.6	Fuel Supply Lines		30
	6.5.7	Excess Flow Valve		30
	6.5.8	Leakage Tests		30
6.6	Exhaust Systems			30
	6.6.1	Mufflers and Spark Arrestors		31
	6.6.2	Type of Exhaust System		31
	6.6.3	Exhaust System Safety		31
6.7	Electrical Connections			31
	6.7.1	Electrical Junction Box		31
	6.7.2	Wiring		32
	6.7.3	Generator AC Connections		32
	6.7.4	Conduit		32
	6.7.5	Isolating Different Power Sources		32
	6.7.6	Power Supply Cord		33
	6.7.7	Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters		33
6.8	Battery Installation			34
	6.8.1	Recommended Battery		34
	6.8.2	Battery Cables		34
	6.8.3	Battery Cable Connections		34
	6.8.4	Battery Compartment		34
6.9	Optional Accessories			34
	6.9.1	Remote Panel Models		35
Section 7 — Post Installation				35
7.1	Post Installation Tests			35
7.2	Before Initial Start-up			35
7.3	Initial Start			35
7.4	Testing Under Load			35
7.5	Installation Checklist			36
Section 8 – Troubleshooting				37
8.1	Troubleshooting Guide			37
Section 9 – Electrical Data				38
Section 10 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists				40
Section 11 – Notes				53
Section 12 – Warranty				56

Section 4 – Notes 16

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