Operation; Know Thegenerator - Generac Power Systems 005778-0 Owner's Manual

2.1 KNOW THEGENERATOR
Read the Owner'sManual and Safety Rules before operating
this generator.
Comparethe generatorto Figure3 to becomefamiliarizedwith the
locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual
for future reference.
1. Run/Stop Switch - Controlsthe operationof the generator.
2. Fuel Shut Off - Valvebetween fuel tank and carburetor.Turn
off and run carburetor out of fuel for extendedstorage.
3. Panel LED's - Provideillumination of the control panel while
the generatoris operating.
4. 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp LockingReceptacle- Supplies
electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
20 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance,
tool and motor loads.
5. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCiDuplex Receptacle - Supplies
electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp,
single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and
motor loads. It also provides protection with an Integral
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, complete with a press to
"Test"and "Reset"button.
5. Circuit Breakers(AC) - Each push button circuit breaker is
ratedat 20 Amps; this protectsthe generatoragainstelectrical
overload.
7. Hourmeter- Providesoperatinghours for Service Intervals.
8. PowerBar - Indicatesthe amount of power being used from
the generator;each section is approximately25%
g. FuelTank- Tankholds 4.5 U.S. gallonsof fuel.
10, FuelGauge- Shows fuel levelin tank.
11, Handles - Pivot and retract for storage. Press the spring-
loaded button to move handles.
12. Oil Fill - Checkoil level and add oil here.
13. Grounding Lug - Ground the generatorto an approvedearth
ground here. See "Groundingthe Generator"for details.
14. Muffler - Includesthe spark arrestor and quiets the engine.
15, Spark Plug - Ignites Air/Fuel Mixture (Side panel must be
removed).
15. EngineOil Filter - Filtersengine oil; see Section 3.1 for the
proper service intervals.
17. Choke- Used when starting a cold engine.
18, Air Cleaner- Filtersintake air as it is drawn into the engine.
19. Oil Drain - Drain valve to remove used oil from the engine
crankcase.
20, Recoil Starter - Use to start engine manually.
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