Owner’s Manual Model GH-410 13/15 HP • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of others. Read and follow all instructions in the manual before attempting to operate this unit.
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION If any portion of this manual is not understood, con- Study these RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION carefully tact the nearest Generac Authorized Dealer for start- before operating or servicing this equipment. Become ing, operating and servicing procedures.
Table of Contents GH - 410 Engine Rules For Safe Operation.. Inside Front Cover WARNING: Read This Manual Thoroughly ......IFC The engine exhaust from this product Rules For Safe Operation ........ IFC contains chemicals known to the state Before Operating ..........
Section 1 — General Information GH - 410 Engine RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE This engine meets the 1998 and later California emissions regulations. To ensure that the engine Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crank- continues to meet these regulations, refer to the case is extremely important.
Section 2 — Operation GH - 410 Engine OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE STARTING THE ENGINE It is the owner’s/operator's responsibility to perform 1. Open the fuel shut-off valve, if so equipped. all safety checks; to make sure that all maintenance 2. If the unit is equipped with the IDLE/CONTROL for safe operation is performed promptly;...
Section 3 — Maintenance GH - 410 Engine RESTARTING THE ENGINE Figure 4 - Recoil Handle If attempting to restart the engine within five (5) sec- onds after it shuts down, the engine may NOT start. The system needs 5 to 10 seconds to reset. NOTE: If an attempt has been made to restart the engine after a shutdown, and the low oil pres-...
Section 3 — Maintenance GH - 410 Engine Figure 5 — Oil Filter and Drain Plug Never run this equipment without the complete air cleaner system installed on the engine. This could result in premature wear to the engine. Use the following instructions to clean or replace the air cleaner components.
Section 3 — Maintenance GH - 410 Engine If the filter is too dirty, replace it with a new CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN one. Dispose of the old filter properly. The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor Apply enough clean engine oil to saturate the screen.
Section 3 — Maintenance GH - 410 Engine SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS When adjusting the clearance, the engine should be at room temperature, and the piston should be at Top Dead Center (TDC) of its compression stroke (both ENGINE SPEED valves are closed). The correct clearance is 0.05- 0.1mm (0.002-0.004 in.).
Section 3 — Maintenance GH - 410 Engine MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every 8 Hours or 25 Hours or Every 50 Hours or Every 100 Hours or Every MAINTENANCE OPERA TION or Daily Season Season Season Check Oil Level Change Oil See Note 1 Change Oil Filter (if so equipped) See Note 1...
(equipment type), but Generac Power Systems cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. • As the small off-road engine (equipment type) owner, you should however be aware that the Generac Power Systems may deny you warranty coverage if your fuel tank has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by the Generac Power Systems. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
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• As the small off-road (equipment type) engine owner, you should however be aware that the Generac Power Systems may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road (equipment type) engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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Section 4 – Warranty GH - 410 Engine (3) Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions required by subsection (d) must be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
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GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS’ TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GSH SERIES ENGINES For a period of 2 (two) years of operation from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, is found to be defective under normal use and service, in accordance with the warranty schedule set forth below.