Batterycableconnection(Electricstart Only); Operation; Knowthe Generator - Generac Power Systems GP Owner's Manual

Figure 3 - Wheel Assembly
BEND ONETAB
AFTER AXLE
PIN(G)IS
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THEFRAME
1.2.2 BATTERY CABLECONNECTION (ELECTRIC START
ONLY)
The unit has been deliberately shipped with the battery cables
disconnected.
To connect the battery,you will need two 8mm box wrenches to
connectthe battery cables. (seeFigure17 for connection details):
1. Cut off cable ties securing battery cables and remove red
covers from batteryterminals.
2. First, connectthe red cableto the positive (+) batteryterminal
with the bolt and nut supplied.
3. Make sure connections are secure and slide rubber boot over
the positive (+) batteryterminal and connectionhardware.
4. Connect the black cable to the negative (-) battery terminal
with the bolt and nut suppliedand slide rubber boot over the
negative (-) batteryterminal and connectionhardware.
5. Make sure all connectionsare secure.
NOTE:
if the battery is unable to start the engine, charge it with the
12V chargerincludedin the accessory box (see the "Charging a
Battery"section for details).
2.1 KNOW THEGENERATOR
Read the Owner's Manual and Safety Rules before operating
this generator.
Compare the generator to Figures 4 through 6 to become
familiarizedwith the locations of various controls and adjustments.
Savethis manualfor future reference.
1. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle - Supplies
electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp,
single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and
motor loads. CARBmodels are equippedwith GFCIoutlets.
2. 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp LockingReceptacle- Supplies
electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
30 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance,
tool and motor loads.
3. Circuit Breakers(AC) - Each receptacle is provided with a
push-to-reset circuit breakerto protect the generatoragainst
electrical overload.
4. Oil Drain - Useto drain engine oil.
5. Air Filter - Filters intakeair as it is drawn into the engine.
6. Cheke Kneb - Usedwhen starting a cold engine.
7. Fuel Tank- See generatorSpecificationsfor tank capacity.
8. Greunding Lug - Ground the generatorto an approvedearth
ground here. See "Groundingthe Generator"for details.
g. Run/Step Switch - Controls the operation of the generator
(pull start models).
gA. Start Switch - Used to start engine from the starter motor
(electricstart models only).
10. Muffler - Quietsthe engine.
11. Handle - Pivot and retract for storage. Press the spring-
loaded button to move handle.
12. Gas Cap- Fuelfill location.
13. Fuel Gauge - Shows fuel levelin tank.
14. Oil Fill- Add oil here.
15. Recoil Starter - Useto start engine manually.
16. Fuel Shut Off - Valve betweenfuel tank and carburetor.
17. Battery Charger Input -This receptacleallows the capability
to recharge the 12 volt DO storage battery provided with
the 12 Volt Adaptor Plug Charger which is included in the
Accessory Box. Located behind the battery charger input is
a 1.50 Amp in-line fuse which is inside the control panel to
protect the battery (electric start models only).
18. Battery - Powers the electric starter (electric start models
only).
lg. Heurmeter - Tracks hours of operation.