Generac Power Systems 00802-3 - Manual (Page 4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES...............................inside cover
IDENTIFICATION RECORD................................................ 1
GENERATOR FEATURES.................................................. 1
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Operation and Maintenance.................................................................. 3
How to Obtain Service........................................................................... 3
Service Dealer Location......................................................................... 3
GENERATOR FAMIUARIZATION
Generator Applicability.......................................................................... 4
Safety....................................................................................................... 4
Generator AC Connection System....................................................... 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Generator Control Panel........................................................................ 5
Automatic Choke.................................................................................... 5
Before Starting the Engine................................................................. 5-6
Starting.................................................................................................... 6
Stopping the Generator......................................................................... 6
Applying Loads to Generator................................................................ 6
Attention Required After Submersion................................................. 6
Operation in High Grass or Brush....................................................... 6
Operating Precautions........................................................................ 6-7
Effects of Moisture and Dirt.................................................................. 7
Don't Overload the Generator............................................................... 7
ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Automatic Low Oil Pressure Shutdown.............................................. 7
High Temperature Shutdown................................................................ 7
Overspeed............................................................................................... 7
Low Voltage............................................................................................ 7
SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Requirements................................................................................. 8
Engine Oil Requirements...................................................................... 8
Generator Specifications....................................................................... 8
Engine Specifications............................................................................ 8
MAINTENANCE
Checking Engine Oil Level.................................................................... 9
Change Engine Oil................................................................................. 9
Change oil filter.................................................................................... 9
Engine Air Cleaner.............................................................................9-10
Clean Air Intake Screen........................................................................10
Spark Arrestor Muffler..........................................................................10
Engine Spark Plug................................................................................ 10
Fuel Filter............................................................................................... 10
Cleaning the Generator........................................................................11
Battery....................................................................................................11
Service and Adjustments.................................................................... 11
Throttle Linkage Adjustment.......................................................... 11-12
Adjusting the Carburetor......................................................................12
Adjusting Valve Clearance...................................................................12
Major Service Manual........................................................................... 13
Exercising the Generator..................................................................... 13
Out of Service Protection.....................................................................13
Return the Unit to Service after Storage............................................ 13
Service Dealer Location....................................................................... 13
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION SAFETY RULES...................................... 14
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Purpose and Scope................................................. ,............................15
Safety...................................................................................................... 15
Standards Booklet.................................................................................15
Equipment Description.........................................................................15
Engine Generator Operating Speed....................................................15
Generator AC Connection System......................................................15
LOCATION AND SUPPORT
Generator Location............................................................................... 16
Generator Support................................................................................ 16
Suspended Mounting............................................................................16
Generator Restraint...............................................................................17
GENERATOR COMPARTMENTS
Compartments....................................................................................... 17
Compartment Size.................................................................................18
Compartment Construcion.................................................................. 18
Sound Insulation Materials.................................................................. 18
Compartment Floor Cutouts................................................................ 19
Acoustics................................................................................................19
COOLING AND VENTILATION AIR
Generator Air Row.................................................................................20
Cooling Air Inlet Openings...................................................................20
Compensating for Restrictions...........................................................21
Testing the Installation.........................................................................21
GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Tank................................................................................................22
Generator Fuel Supply Line............................................................22-23
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mufflers and Spark Arrestors.............................................................. 23
Type of Exhaust System.......................................................................23
Exhaust System Safety....................................................................... 23
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Electrical Junction Box........................................................................ 24
Wiring......................................................................................................24
Generator AC Connections..................................................................24
Conduit................................................................................................... 24
Isolating Different Power Sources......................................................25
Power Supply Cord...............................................................................25
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters....................................................... 25
BATTERY INSTALLATION........................................... 26-27
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES............................................... 28
POST INSTALLATION TESTS...........................................29
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST............................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................ 31
MAJOR FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS...........................32
ELECTRICAL DATA........................................................... 33
REPAIR PARTS.........................................................34 to 41
NOTES..........................................................................42 - 43
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY..................... 44 - 45
WARRANTY.......................................................... back page
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