Generac Power Systems 9592-3 - Manual (Page 13)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Engine
Q-55G........................................ GN-480
Q-70G........................................ GN-570
Cooling Method............................Air-cooled
Rated Horsepower
Q-55G........................................ 15 at 3600
Q-70G........................................ 18at3600rpm v
Displacement
Q-55G....................................... 480cc
Q-70G......................................570CC
Compression Ratio...................... 8.6 to 1
Cylinder Block.............................. Aluminum with cast
iron sleeve
Type of Governor.........................Mechanical, fixed
speed
Engine Governed Speed............ 2500 rpm
Air Cleaner............ .....................Paper element with
foam pre-cleaner
Starter.......................................... 12 volts DC electric
Ignition System.............................. Solid state with
flywheel magneto
Recommended Spark Plugs
Champion.................................. RC12YC
AC........................................ .....R45S
Pram Autolite............................65
Spark Plug Gap.......................... 0.030 inch (0.8mm)
_________ SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
The “Q“ series generator is equipped with a gasoline
fuel system as standard equipment. Specific installa­
tions may provide either a separate fuel tank for the
generator, of the generator may “share“ the vehicle
engine’s fuel tank.
NOTE: Some installations using a “shared“ fuel tank
may have a generator fuel pickup tube that is shorter
than the vehicle engine’s pickup tube. Such an arrange­
ment causes the generator engine to “run out of gas“
while adequate fuel in the vehicle remains in the tank.
To reduce lead and carbon deposits use high quality
UNLEADED gasoline with the generator. Leaded REG­
ULAR grade gasoline is an acceptable substitute.
NOTE: Using “Unleaded“ gasoline contributes to
longer engine valve life by reducing lead and carbon
deposits.
CAUTION: Generac does not recommend using any
gasoline containing alcohol (such as “gasohor). If
you use any gasoline containing alcohol, it must not
contain more than 10 percent ethanol and It must be
removed from the tank during storage. Do NOT use
any gasoline containing methanol. If you use gas­
oline with alcohol, Inspect more frequently for fuel
leaks and other abnormalities.
ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service
SF“ and with an oil viscosity rating of SAE 10W-30 oil.
Do not pour in any additives to the recommended oil.
Engine crankcase capacity is 1.5 U.S. quarts. See
MAINTENANCE section for oil level check and filling
procedures.
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
SERIES Q-55G Q-70G I
Rotor RPM 3600 3600
Rotor Poles 2 2
Engine RPM 2500 2500
Rated Max. Continous AC Output* 5500 watts (5.5 kW) 7000 watts (7.0 kW)
Voltage* 120 120
Rated Max. Continuous Current* 45.8 AC ampst 58.3 AC ampsV
1 Phase 1 1
Frequency 60 Hertz 60 Hertz
Weight 215 pounds 222 pounds
Length 25 inches 25 inches
Width 18.5 inches 18.5 inches
Height 15.75 inches 15.75 inches 1
* All units are reconnectable to 120 and/or 240 volts, dual voltage output. Units are not listed per RVIA/ANSI when
reconnected for dual voltage output.
t Rated maximum continuous current at 240 volts is 22.9 amps.
V Rated maximum continuous current at 240 volts is 29.1 amps.
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