Low Oil Level Shutdown System; Charging The Battery (Electric Start Units Only) - Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual

2. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
3. See
Figure 3-2
for LP. Close fuel valve and allow unit to
run until the fuel in the carburetor is used
up.
4. Move STOP/RUN/START switch to STOP.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, close the
appropriate fuel valve and allow generator to
run carburetor bowl out of fuel. For emergen-
cies, switch to STOP.

Low Oil Level Shutdown System

The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor to shut down the engine automatically
when the oil level drops below a specified
level. The engine will not run until the oil has
been filled to the proper level.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Verify proper engine oil
and fuel levels before use.
Charging the Battery (electric
start units only)
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
Battery Recycling
Always recycle batteries in accordance with
local laws and regulations. Contact your local
solid waste collection site or recycling facility
to obtain information on local recycling pro-
cesses. For more information on battery recy-
cling, visit the Battery Council International
website at: http://batterycouncil.org
NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may lose
some of its charge when not in use for pro-
longed periods of time. If the battery is unable
to crank the engine, plug in the 12V charger
included in the accessory box. RUNNING
THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE
THE BATTERY.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery
charged and ready for use. Battery charging
should be done in a dry location.
1. See 3-6. Plug charger into Battery
Figure
Charger Input jack, located on the control
panel. Plug wall receptacle end of battery
charger into 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
for gasoline or
Figure 3-5
WARNING
WARNING
2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet
and control panel jack when generator is
to be in use.
Figure 3-6. Battery Charger Input Jack
(000137a)
(000138a)
BATTERY
CHARGER
INPUT
000423
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