Generac 0661-4 - Manual (Page 4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES.........................inside cover
IDENTiFICATION RECORD AND
GENERATOR FEATURES.............................................
1
READ THiS MANUAL THOROUGHLY
Operation and Maintenance............................................... 3
How to Obtain Service....................................................... 3
GENERATOR FAMiLIARIZATiON
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
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
Clean Air Intake Screen.................................................... 10
Spark Arrestor Muffler.......................................................10
Engine Spark Plug............................................................ 10
Fuel Filter.......................................................................... 10
Cleaning the Generator.....................................................10
Battery...............................................................................10
Service and Adjustments..................................................11
Throttle Linkage Adjustment.............................................11
Adjusting the Carburetor...................................................11
Adjusting Valve Clearance...........................................11-12
Major Service Manual....................................................... 12
Exercising the Generator.................................................. 12
Out of Service Protection.................................................. 12
Return the Unit to Service after Storage...........................12
Service Dealer Location................................................... 12
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION SAFETY RULES..................................13
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Purpose of Scope...........................................................14
Safety............................................................................. 14
Standards Booklet.......................................................... 14
Equipment Description................................................... 14
Engine-Generator Operating Speed...............................14
Generator AC Connection System................................. 14
LOCATION AND SUPPORT
Generator Location.........................................................15
Generator Support..........................................................15
Suspended Mounting..................................................... 15
Generator Restraint........................................................16
GENERATOR COMPARTMENTS
Compartment Seams......................................................16
Compartment Size..........................................................17
Compartment Construction.............................................17
Sound Insulation Materials............................................. 17
Compartment Floor Cutouts..... ..................................... 18
Acoustics’....................................................................... 18
COOLING AND VENTILATION AIR
Generator Air Flow......................................................... 19
Cooling Air Inlet Openings........................................ 19-20
Compensating for Restrictions....................................... 20
Testing the Installation....................................................20
GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM.......................................... 21
EXHAUST SYSTEM................................................. 22-23
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Electrical Junction Box................................................... 23
Wiring............................................................................. 23
Generator AC Connections............................................ 23
Conduit........................................................................... 23
Isolating Different Power Sources.................................. 24
Power Supply Cord........................................................ 24
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters.................................... 24
BATTERY INSTALLATION....................................... 25-26
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.......................................... 27
POST INSTALLATION TESTS...................................... 28
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST........................................29
MAJOR FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS...................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................... 31
ELECTRICAL DATA................................................. 32-33
REPAIR PARTS................................................ 34 to 41
NOTES......................................................................42-43
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONSWARRANTY................... 44-45
WARRANTY...................................................... back page