To Start The Engine; Stopping The Engine; Low Oil Level Shutdown System; Maintenance - Generac Power Systems GP3300 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

2.8 TO START THE ENGINE

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Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged
into the receptacles AND devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2. Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in any
direction).
3. OPEN the Fuel Shut-off Valve (Figure 12).
4. Turn engine ON/OFF switch to ON position (Figure 12).
Figure 12 - Engine Controls
5. Move engine CHOKE lever to the FULL CHOKE position (Figure
13).
Figure 13 - Engine Controls
6. To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until
increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
7. When engine starts, move choke lever to 1/2-CHOKE position
until engine runs smoothly and then fully into RUN position. If
engine falters, move choke back out to 1/2-CHOKE position until
engine runs smoothly and then to RUN position.
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CHOKE
LEVER
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever to
the START position and repeat starting instructions.

2.9 STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Move ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
4. Close fuel valve.

2.10 LOW OIL LEVEL SHUTDOWN SYSTEM

The engine is equipped with a low oil level sensor that shuts down
the engine automatically when the oil level drops below a specified
level. If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has enough
gasoline, check engine oil level.
2.10.1 SENSING LOW OIL LEVEL
If the system senses a low oil level during operation, the engine shuts
down. The engine will not run until the oil has been refilled to the
proper level.

3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Check Oil Level
Change Oil ¥
Check Valve Clearance
Service Air Filter
Replace Spark Plug
¥ Change oil after first 20 hours of operation.
* Change oil every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air filter parts
if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of operation and
every 100 hours thereafter.
**** Clean and re-gap spark plug every 50 hours.
NOTE:
At Each Use
*Every 50 Hours
***Every Season
**Every 25 Hours
****Every 100 Hours