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Generac Power Systems Centurion 004987-2, Centurion 005396-0 Owner's Manual

Generac Power Systems Centurion 004987-2, Centurion 005396-0 Owner's Manual

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COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL
Owner's
Manual
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical Data
• Parts
• Warranty
FOR THE NEAREST
AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER 1-800-333-1322
www.centuriongenerators.com
MODELS:
004987-2 (15,000 Watt)
005396-0 (17,500 Watt)

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  • Page 1 COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL Owner’s Manual • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Electrical Data • Parts • Warranty FOR THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 1-800-333-1322 www.centuriongenerators.com MODELS: 004987-2 (15,000 Watt) 005396-0 (17,500 Watt)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 Read This Manual Thoroughly ... 1 Safety Rules ... 2 Standards Index ... 3 Section 1 – General Information ... 4 Unpacking ... 4 1.1.1 Accessory Box ... 4 Assembly ... 4 1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit ... 4 1.2.2 Assembling the Handle ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this model by Generac Power Systems, Inc. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine ® driven generator designed to supply electrical power to operate electrical loads where no utility power is available or in place of utility due to a power outage.

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted near the unit's installation site. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment. • Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected to receptacles AND with connected devices turned ON.

  • Page 5: Standards Index

     ELECTRICAL HAZARDS • All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility power delivers extremely high and dangerous voltages as does the generator when it is in operation. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, connections, etc., while the unit is running.

  • Page 6: Section 1 - General Information

    Section 1 – General Information 1.1 UNPACKING • Set the palleted carton on a rigid flat surface. • Remove staples along bottom of carton that fasten carton to pallet. Open carton from top. • Remove all packaging material. • Remove separate accessory box. •...

  • Page 7: Battery Connection

    1.2.3 BATTERY CONNECTION • The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery. NOTE: A battery may lose some of it’s charge when not in use for prolonged periods of time. •...

  • Page 8: Section 2 - Operation

    Section 2 – Operation 2.1 KNOW THE GENERATOR Read the Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating this generator. Compare the generator to Figures 4 through 6 to become familiarized with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 9: Cord Sets And Connector Plugs

    2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS 2.2.1 120 VAC, 20 AMP, DUPLEX RECEPTACLE This is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker (Figure 7). Use each socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to a combined 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or 20 Amps of current.

  • Page 10: 120/240 Vac, 30 Amp Receptacle

    Section 2 – Operation Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. 2.2.4 120/240 VAC, 30 AMP RECEPTACLE Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle.

  • Page 11: Connecting Electric Loads

    Proper grounding of the generator will help prevent electrical shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the generator or in connected electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps dissipate static electricity, which often builds up in ungrounded devices. 2.3.2 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt receptacles.

  • Page 12: Before Starting The Generator

    Section 2 – Operation 2.6 BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR Prior to operating the generator, engine oil and gasoline will need to be added, as follows: 2.6.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG, SH or SL.

  • Page 13: To Start The Engine

    2.7 TO START THE ENGINE  Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on. • Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before starting the engine. • Make sure the unit is in a level position. •...

  • Page 14: Automatic Idle Control

    Section 2 – Operation 2.9 AUTOMATIC IDLE CONTROL This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy. When this switch is turned “On,” the engine will only run at its normal fast governed engine speed when electrical load is connected. When the load is removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed of 2100 RPM.

  • Page 15: Section 3 - Maintenance

    3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Maintenance Daily Check Oil Level Service Air Pre-Cleaner Change Oil and Oil Filter‡ Clean Spark Arrestor Screen Check Valve Clearance Service Air Cleaner Replace Spark Plugs ‡...

  • Page 16: To Clean The Generator

    Section 3 — Maintenance NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator. Water can enter the engine fuel system and cause problems. In addition, if water enters the generator through cooling air slots, some water will be retained in voids and crevices of the rotor and stator winding insulation.

  • Page 17: Clean Spark Arrestor Screen

    To clean or replace foam pre-cleaner: • Remove air cleaner cover, then foam pre-filter. • Wash pre-cleaner in soapy water. Squeeze pre-filter dry in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST). • Clean air cleaner cover before re-installing it. To clean or replace paper air filter: •...

  • Page 18: General

    Section 3 — Maintenance When valve clearance is correct, hold the pivot ball stud in place with the allen wrench and tighten the rocker arm jam nut. Tighten the jam nut to 174 in/lbs. torque. After tightening the jam nut, recheck valve clearance to make sure it did not change.

  • Page 19: Section 4 - Troubleshooting

    4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE Engine is running, but no AC 1. Circuit breaker is open. output is available. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator. Engine runs good but 1. Short circuit in a connected load. bogs down when loads are 2.

  • Page 20: Section 5 - Notes

    Section 5 — Notes...

  • Page 21: Section 6 - Electrical Data

    Section 6 — Electrical Data Schematic – Drawing No. 0G2894-A...
  • Page 22 Section 6 — Electrical Data Wiring Diagram – Drawing No. 0G2892-A...
  • Page 23 Section 6 — Electrical Data Wiring Diagram – Drawing No. 0G2892-A...

  • Page 24: Section 7 - Exploded Views And Parts Lists

    Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists GT-990 Engine – Drawing No. 0G2963-G (Part 1)
  • Page 25 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C5729 ASSY, CRANKCASE WITH SLEEVE 0E9843A SEAL, 38 I.D. CRANKSHAFT GREEN 0G0919 SCREW, HHFCS M6-1.0 X 12 G8.8 0C5372 ASSEMBLY, BREATHER 0C3005 GASKET, BREATHER COVER 0E3372B SEPARATOR, OIL BREATHER 0D8067A ASSEMBLY, HEAD #1 071983 RETAINER, PISTON PIN 20 0G0693 ASSY, ROCKER COVER W/BARB 0D4788...
  • Page 26 Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists GT-990 Engine – Drawing No. 0G2963-G (Part 2)
  • Page 27 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0D6592 WINGNUT, AIRBOX 0D4511 PRECLEANER, AIR 0D9723 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER 0E5302 STUD M6-1.0 X 73 0D4183 ADAPTOR, SPIT BACK 0D6327 GASKET, SPITBACK 0D2774B BASE, AIRBOX 0D5125 SPRING, WINTER/SUMMER VALVE 0D2930 VALVE, SUMMER / WINTER 0D4612A SNORKEL, AIR INTAKE 0D6143 TUBE, HEAT RISER 50.8 I.D.
  • Page 28 Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Generator – Drawing No. 0G2964...
  • Page 29 ITEM PART NO. QTY. 066849 0G2921 0G2923 0G29220SRV 0G29240SRV 0C6043B 0D2492 0D2726 0C4138 0D3547 031971 0C3168 0D1838 0D3549 0C7038E 032712 0D4662 0C7038D 0C7758 0388050AF0 0C2417A 082121C 066386 0C2824 0A2038 022237 0D6214 045764 051731 022145 049820 043116 022129 022259 059637 0D5100 0D5823 0C8565 0D5833...
  • Page 30 Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Control Panel – Drawing No. 0G2965-B...
  • Page 31 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0G28880ST03 CONTROL PANEL BOX (15 KW & 005396) 0G28900ST03 CONTROL PANEL BOX (17.5 KW) 0D4409 ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR / IDLE CONTROLLER 0F9719 ASSY PCB VREG AIR COOLED 0F3100 RELAY 3PDT 12VDC 0F3101 RELAY BASE 3PDT 12VDC 052844 RELAY PNL 12VDC SPST 30A 065795...
  • Page 32 Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Frame, Handle & Wheel Kit – Drawing No. 0E0695-B...
  • Page 33 ITEM PART NO. QTY. 057058 0D5315 0D4570 0D22850SRV 045771 022129 022145 0D4565 0D3545 022287 022473 022097 022127 0388040AK0 0D4575 0D5202 0D5199 029809 0C3168 0D5198 0E0317 0D2498 027007 0D5303 042909 090388 064101 039214 0D9165 0D2496 045900 045900 0D7668 0D2495 0D4999 0D4044 0D3700 0D2497 022532...

  • Page 34: Section 8 - Warranty

    YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) are pleased to explain the Emission Control System warranty on your new engine. In California, new off-road Large Spark-Ignition (LSI) engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards.

  • Page 35: Emission Control System Warranty

    Air cleaner * Generac engine types covered by this warranty statement include the following: 1) Prepackaged Standby Generator 2) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Generator 3) Portable Generator 4) Standby Generator EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 3) Ignition System including: a) Spark plug...

  • Page 36: Consumer Application

    “15,000 AND 17,500 WATT PORTABLE GENERATORS” For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants its Centurion generator will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. Generac will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, is found to be defective.

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