Emissions Information - Generac Power Systems XT8000E Series Owner's Manual

Figure 2-2. Control Guard and Frame Foot
Assemblies
2.2.4 — Installing Handle
1. Place the handle brackets between the frame tabs as
shown. Place a flat washer on the inside of each frame
tab (Figure 2-3).
2. Slide bolts through the handle brackets, washers and
tabs.
3. Place a nut on each bolt and tighten securely using a
ratchet, 13 mm socket and 13 mm wrench.
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Figure 2-3. Handle
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2.2.5 — Battery Cables
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully
charged. The positive and negative cables are NOT
connected and must be attached prior to operation.
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The NEGATIVE (black) (-) battery cable should:
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1. Always be DISCONNECTED FIRST.
2. Always be CONNECTED LAST.
Use two 8 mm wrenches to tighten battery hardware.
Figure 2-4. Battery Connections
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in
use for prolonged periods of time. If the battery is
unable to crank the engine, plug in the 12V charger
included in the accessory box (see the Charging a
Battery - Section 4: Maintenance). RUNNING THE
GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY.
2.3 — E
MISSIONS
The Environmental Protection Agency (and California Air
Resource Board for generators certified to CA standards)
requires that this generator comply with exhaust and
evaporative emission standards. Locate the emissions
compliance decal on the engine to determine what stan-
dards the generator meets, and to determine which war-
ranty applies. This generator is certified to operate on
gasoline. The emission control system includes the fol-
lowing components (if equipped):
• Air Induction System
— Intake Pipe / Manifold
— Air Cleaner
• Fuel System
— Carburetor/Mixer Assembly
— Fuel Regulator
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NEGATIVE POSITIVE
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NFORMATION
XT8000E Series Portable Generator