Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 4
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 5
Know Your Generator ..................... 6
Emissions ........................................ 6
Hour Meter ...................................... 7
Connection Plugs ............................ 7
120/240 VAC, 50 Amp receptacle ... 8
Idle Control Switch .......................... 8
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 8
Assembly ......................................... 9
Battery Cable Connection ............... 9
Add Engine Oil .............................. 10
Fuel ............................................... 10
Section 3 Operation .................... 12
Operation and Use Questions ....... 12
Before Starting Engine .................. 12
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 12
Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable ................................. 12
Know Generator Limits .................. 13
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 13
Starting Electric Start Engines ...... 14
Automatic Idle Control ................... 14
Cold Weather Operation/De-icer ... 14
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 14
Using the 12 VDC Battery Charger 15
WARNING
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................16
Maintenance ..................................16
Maintenance Schedule ..................16
Preventive Maintenance ...............16
Engine Maintenance ......................16
Battery Replacement (if applicable) 18
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 18
Valve Clearance ............................19
Storage ..........................................19
Troubleshooting .............................20
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