Generac Power Systems 0661-5 - 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
Service Dealer Location......................................................... 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............................................... 10-11
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
Compartments.......................................................................... 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
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
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