Generac Power Systems 0784-1 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Generac Q-70G Recreational Vehicle Generator
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................ Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly................................... IFC
Contents.......................................................................IFC
Operation and Maintenance........................................ IFC
How to Obtain Service ............................................... IFC
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number............... IFC
Safety Rules..................................................................... 2
Section 1 - General Information....................................... 4
Generator Identification ...................
Generator Applicability....................
Installation .......................................
Safety ...............................................
Generator AC Connection System.
.4
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.5
.5
.5
1,1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6 Specifications .......................................................... 5
1.6.1 Fuel Requirements....................................... 6
1.6.2 Engine Oil Requirements.............................6
1.6.3 Engine.......................................................... 6
1.6.4 Generator .................................................... 6
Section 2 - Operation............................................... 7
2.1 Generator Control Panel........................................... 7
2.1.1 Fuel Primer ................................................. 7
2.1.2 Start/Stop Switch ........................................ 7
2.1.3 Fuse..............................................................7
2.1.4 Main Breaker............................................... 7
Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel............................7
Automatic Choke......................................................7
2.3.1 Choke Solenoid............................................7
2.3.2 Prechoke ..................................................... 8
Before Starting the Engine .................................... 8
2.2
2.3
2,4
2.4.1 Installation................................................... 8
2.4.2 Engine Lubrication .....................................8
2.4.3 Fuel Supply .................................................8
2.4.4 Cooling and Ventilating Air ....................... 8
2.4.5 Engine Exhaust Gas ....................................8
2.5 Starting the Generator ............................................. 8
2.6 Stopping the Generator............................................ 9
2.7 Applying Loads to Generator .................................. 9
2.7.1 Letting the Engine Stabilize........................ 9
2.7.2 Do Not Overload the Generator.................. 9
2.8 Protection Systems................................................... 9
2.8.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch............................. 9
2.8.2 High Temperature Switch ...........................9
2.8.3 Held Boost ................................................ 10
2.8.4 Overvoltage Protection.............................. 10
2.9 Additional Information ..........................................10
2.9.1 25-Hour Break-in Period........................... 10
2.9.2 25-Hour Checkup ..................................... 10
2.9.3 Operation in High Grass or Brush ............ 10
Section 3 - Maintenance.............................................. 11
3.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level..............................11
3.2 Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter..............11
3.3 Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner ..................... 12
3.3.1 Cleaning the Foam Precleaner................... 12
3.4 Clean Aur Intake Screen ....................................... 12
3.5 Checking the Engine Spark Plug............................12
3.6 Fuel Filter (Gasoline Only) ................................... 13
3.7 Spark Arrestor Muffler...........................................13
3.8 Cleaning the Generator...........................................13
3.9 Battery Maintenance.............................................. 13
3.9.1 Weekly....................................................... 13
3.9.2 Every Six Months ..................................... 13
3.10 Major Service Manual............................................ 14
3.11 Drive Belt .............................................................. 14
3.12 Exercising the Generator ....................................... 14
3.13 Out of Service Procedure ...................................... 14
3.13.1 Removal From Service.............................. 14
3.13.2 Return to Service....................................... 15
3.14 Wattage Reference Guide.......................................15
Section 4 - Troubleshooting........................................ 16
4,1 Troubleshooting Guide...........................................16
Section 5 - Electrical Data ... ....................................... 17
Section 6 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists ..................18
Section 7 - Warranty................ ....................................... .28
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