Generac Power Systems XT8000E Series Owner's Manual page 5

Q: How long can I operate the generator? Does it
need a "rest" or "break"?
A: Your generator can be operated almost indefinitely.
Most important is maintaining a proper oil level. Each
time you add fuel, turn the generator off and check
the oil level and add oil, if necessary, to keep the
level at the upper mark on the dipstick. See the
Checking Oil Level
for instructions on adding oil and fuel.
Q: Is there anything special I need to do or unplug
my electrical devices before turning the
generator off?
A: Yes, remove all loads BEFORE turning the generator
off. Do this by turning off appliances, lights and items
being powered by the generator. Then unplug the
items from the generator's receptacles before
allowing the generator to cool and turning the
generator off. NEVER turn the generator off while
loads are applied. Refer to the
section of the Owner's Manual for complete
instructions on adding and removing electrical
devices.
Q: The generator's battery will no longer accept a
charge. What is the procedure for replacing with
a new battery?
A: Battery replacement procedures can be found in the
Battery Replacement
Manual.
Q: If the generator is being used during an outage,
how do I connect or disconnect electrical
devices?
A: NEVER start or stop the generator's engine with
electrical devices plugged into the generator AND
those devices turned on. It is important that electrical
devices, that are turned on, NOT be connected to the
generator before it is operating.
• With the generator turned OFF, only connect elec-
trical devices that are turned OFF.
The generator should never be started or stopped
when electrical devices or appliances that are
drawing electrical power are connected.
• With the generator turned ON, electrical devices
that are turned ON or OFF may be connected.
Adding Fuel
and sections
Generator Loads
section of this Owner's
Q: The Hourmeter said it was time to service the air
filter. After the service has been performed, does
anything need to be done to the Hourmeter?
A: The Hourmeter will alert the owner continuously for
one hour before until one hour after scheduled
maintenance has been reached. Oil changes (at 100
hours) or air filter servicing (at 200 hours).
As hours of operation continue to accumulate, the
hourmeter will automatically reset itself until the next
100 or 200 hour service interval is reached. See the
Hourmeter
section for additional information.
Some generators have a reset button that allows the
operator to move between maintenance intervals and
reset intervals by holding the reset button for 9
seconds. NOTE: not all generator models have the
reset button feature.
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