Generac Power Systems 009600-4 - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION
♦ READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY______________
If you do not understand any portion of this manual,
contact Generac or your nearest Generac Authorized
Service Dealer for starting, operating and servicing
procedures.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and
decals affixed to the generator, DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert you to
special instruction about a particular operation that
may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or care­
lessly. Observe them carefully. Their definitions are
as follows:
DANGER
After this heading, you can read instructions that,
if not strictly complied with, will result in personal
injury or property damage.
--------ik WARNING J k ---------------
After this heading, you can read instructions that,
if not strictly complied with, may result in person­
al injury or property damage.
------ ik CAUTION Jk-----------
After this heading, you can read instructions that,
if not strictly complied with, could result in dam­
age to equipment and/or property.
NOTE:
After this heading, you can read explanatory
statements that require special emphasis.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards
that they indicate. Common sense and strict compli­
ance with the special instructions while performing
the service are essential to preventing accidents.
Four commonly used safety .symbols accompany the
Danger, Warning and Caution blocks. The type of
information each indicates follows:
A This symbol points out important safety infor­
mation that, if not followed, could endanger
personal safety and/or property of you and
others.
A This symbol points out potential explosion
hazard.
This symbol points out potential fire hazard.
This symbol points out potential electrical
shock hazard.
A
The operator (driver) is responsible for proper and
safe use of the vehicle and its equipment, and the
safety of all vehicle occupants. We strongly recom­
mend that the operator read this manual and thor­
oughly understand all instructions before using this
equipment. We also strongly recommend instructing
other occupants in the vehicle to properly start and
operate the generator. This prepares them if they
need to operate the equipment in an emergency.
♦ CONTENTS__________________________________
This manual contains pertinent owner’s information,
including
warranty, electrical diagrams, exploded
views and lists of repair parts for generator model
numbers 009600-4 and 009734-4. In addition, the
latter portion of this manual contains information
necessary
for the proper installation of these
generators.
♦ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE______________
It is the operator's responsibility to perform all safe­
ty checks, to make sure that all maintenance for safe
operation is performed promptly, and to have the
equipment
checked periodically by a Generac
Authorized Service Dealer. Normal maintenance ser­
vice and replacement of parts are the responsibility of
the owner/operator and, as such, are not considered
defects
in materials or workmanship within the
terms of the warranty Individual operating habits
and usage contribute to the need for maintenance
service.
Proper maintenance and care of your generator
ensure a minimum number of problems and keep
operating expenses at a minimum. See your Generac
Authorized Service Dealer for service aids and acces­
sories.
♦ HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE______________ ______
When your generator requires servicing or repairs,
simply contact a Generac Authorized Service Dealer
for assistance. Service technicians are factory-trained
and are capable of handling all of your service needs.
When contacting a Generac Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory about parts and service, always
supply the complete model number and serial num­
ber of your unit as given on its data decal, which is
located on your generator.
Model No. Serial No.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE
DEALER LOCATION
To locate the GENEPiAC AUTHORIZED SERVICE
DEALER nearest you, please call this number:
1-800-333-1322
ONLY DEALER LOCATION INFORMATION
CAN BE OBTAINED AT THIS NUMBER.
Generac* Power Systems, Inc.