Table Of Contents - Guardian 004582-2 Owner's Manual

Safety Rules ..........................................1-3
Section 1 - General Information ....................4
1.1 Unpacking ....................................................................4
1.1.1 Accessory Box..................................................4
1.2 Assembly ......................................................................4
1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit ................................4
1.2.2 Assembling the Handle ....................................5
1.2.3 Battery Connection ..........................................5
Section 2 - Operation ................................6
2.1 Know The Generator ....................................................6
2.2 Cord Sets and Connector Plugs ....................................7
2.2.1 120V AC, 20 A, Duplex Receptacle ..................7
2.2.2 120V AC, 20 A, GFCI Receptacle ......................7
2.2.3 120V AC, 30 A Receptacle ............................7-8
2.2.4 120/240V AC, 30 A, Receptacle........................8
2.2.5 12 VDC, 10 Amp Receptacle ............................8
2.2.6 120/240V AC, 50 A, Receptacle........................8
2.3 How To Use The Generator ..........................................9
2.3.1 Grounding The Generator ................................9
2.3.2 Connecting Electric Loads ................................9
2.4 Don't Overload The Generator ......................................9
2.5 Wattage Reference Chart ............................................10
2.6 Before Starting The Generator ....................................10
2.6.1 Adding Engine Oil ..........................................10
2.6.2 Adding Gasoline ............................................11
2.7 To Start The Engine ....................................................11
2.8 Stopping The Engine ..................................................12
2.9 Automatic Idle Control ................................................12
2.10 Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer ................................12
2.11 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown........................................12
2.11.1 Initial Start-up ................................................12
2.11.2 Sensing Low Oil Pressure ..............................12
2.11.3 Restarting ......................................................12
2.12 Charging a Battery ......................................................13

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Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System
Section 3 - Maintenance ............................14
3.1 Maintenance Schedule ................................................14
3.2 Product Specifications ................................................14
3.2.1 Generator Specifications ................................14
3.2.2 Engine Specifications ....................................14
3.3 General Recommendations ........................................15
3.3.1 General Maintenance ......................................15
3.3.2 To Clean The Generator ..................................15
3.3.3 Engine Maintenance ......................................15
3.3.4 Checking Oil Level ..........................................15
3.3.5 Changing The Oil & Oil Filter ..........................15
3.3.6 Replacing The Spark Plug .............................16
3.4 Service Air Cleaner......................................................16
3.5 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen ......................................16
3.6 Adjusting Valve Clearance ..........................................17
3.7 General ......................................................................18
3.8 Long Term Storage ....................................................18
3.9 Other Storage Tips ......................................................18
Section 4 - Troubleshooting ........................19
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................19
Section 5 - Electrical Data......................20-22
Section 6 - Notes ....................................23
Section 7 - Exploded Views and
Parts Lists ..........................26-35
Section 8 - Warranty ............................36-38