Summary of Contents for Generac Portable Products 1313-1
Page 1
Generator Owner's Manual Model No. 1313-I (3,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 18721I Revision 0 (8/31/2000) Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com This is the safety alert symbol. It is usedto alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
• The generator's revolving field is driven at about generator from the power utility may result 3,600 rpm by a Generac Power Systems6.5 h.p. engine. in injury or death to electric utility workers and damage to the generator due to a backfeed of electrical energy.
Page 3
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or electrical devices overheat;...
Generac Portable P roducts 3,500 WattGenerator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.
Generac Portable P roducts 3,500 WattGenerator INSTALL WHEEL NOTE: Be sure to installboth wheelswith the air pressure valveon the outboard side. IMPORTANT: This wheel kit is not intended for • Retain wheel on axle with the retaining pin.. You may acid the fiat washer if desired.
Generac Portable P roducts 3,500 WattGenerator BEFORE STARTING • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the Generator engine.Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil ENGINE with gasoline. • Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Add Oil • Add unleaded regular gasoline, slowly to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill.
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator OPERATING 5B. For manual starting, grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly G EN ERATO R one time only to start engine. • If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
Page 8
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: Stopping the Engine • Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary,add • Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery receptacles.
Page 9
• Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below generator to prevent icing problems. 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator may experience icingof the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. CAUTIONt Never run unit indoors;Do Not...
Page 10
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Receptacle Use a N EMA LI4-20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3-...
Page 11
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator DON'T OVERLOAD • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine G EN ERATO R watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require...
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS To Clean the Generator • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. Maximum Surge Watts ....4,375 watts • Soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt Continuous Wattage Capacity ..
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Cause Reset circuit breaker. Circuit breaker is open. Poor connection or defective Check and repair. cord set. Engine is running, but no AC Connected device is bad. output is available. Connect another device that isin good condition.
PORTABLE GENERATORS GENERAC PORTABLEPRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and control panel for its portable generator wilt be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to portable generators driven by a GN-Series engine.