Generac Power Systems 00862-2 - Manual (Page 8)

GENERAL
INFORMATION
Section 1 - General Information
Series QP55-G Recreational Vehicle Generator
NOTE:
Using unleaded gasoline contributes to longer
engine valve life by reducing lead and carbon
deposits.
4 1.5.4 ENGINE
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A Generac does not recommend using any
gasoline containing alcohol (such as "gasohol").
If you use any gasoline containing alcohol, it
must not contain more than 10 percent ethanol,
and it must be removed from the generator
during storage. Do NOT use any gasoline
containing methanol. If you use gasoline with
alcohol, inspect more frequently for fuel leaks
and other abnormalities.
♦ 1.5.5 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS * •
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with
American
Petroleum Institute (API) Service
Classification SF, SG or SH. The recommended oil
weights include the following:
• During summer months: SAE 30. An acceptable
substitute is SAE lOW-30.
• During winter months: SAE 5W-30. DO NOT USE
SAE 10-W40.
Crankcase and oil filter capacity is approximately
1,400 mL or 1.5 U.S. quarts. Do NOT use special
additives. See Sections 3.1 and 3.2 (Page 12) for oil
level check and fill procedures.
Type of Engine.........................................GNU 10, Single-cylinder
Cooling Method................................................................ Air-cooled
Rated Horsepower.............................................. 14.5® 3,600 rpm
Displacement ........................................................................... 410cc
Cylinder Block.............................Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve
Engine RPM ...............................................................2,571 - 2,830
Type of Governor .................................................. Electronic
Air Cleaner.......................... Paper Element w/Foam Precleaner
Starter ...............................................................12-volt DC Electric
Ignition System.........................SoUd-state w/Fl}?wheel Magneto
Recommended Spark Plug
Champion.......................................................................... RC12YC
AC .......................................................................................... R45S
Fram Autolite...............................................................................65
Spark Plug Gap................................................0.030 inch (76 mm)
Recommended Minimum Battery.................... 400 Cold-cranking
Amperes
Maximum Battery Circuit Current...................................... 15 Amps
Battery Charge Current........................................................2 Amps
Battery Charge Voltage........................................................ 14 Volts
# 1.5.5 GENERATOR
Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Output ................................................. 5,500 Watts (5.5 kW)
Rated Voltage............................................................... 120 Volts AC
Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Current.....................................................................................46 Amperes
Phase ........................................................................................Single
Rotor RPM................................................................................ 3,600
Number of Rotor Poles...................................................................... 2
Engine FÍPM............................................................................ 2,571
Rated AC Frequency................................................................ 60 Hz
Battery Charge Voltage.................................................. 14 Volts DC
Battery Charge Current......................................... 2 Amperes (max)
Weight............................................................. 246 Pounds (112 kg)
Length............................................................ 32.9 Inches (837 mm)
Width..............................................................20.3 inches (517 mm)
Height ......................................................... 17.2 inches (437 mm)
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