Charging The Battery (Electric Start Units Only); Maintenance; Performing Scheduled Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual

2.11 CHARGING THE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START
UNITS ONLY)
 Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen

gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will
remain around the battery for a long time after
it has been charged. The slightest spark can
ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion.
Such an explosion can shatter the battery and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
Do not permit smoking, open flame, sparks or
 
any other source of heat around a battery. Wear
protective goggles, rubber apron and rubber
gloves when working around a battery. Battery
electrolyte fluid is an extremely corrosive
sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe
burns. If spill occurs flush area with clear water
immediately.
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolonged 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. Plug charger into "Battery Charger Input" jack, located on
the control panel (Figure 13). Plug wall receptacle end of the
battery charger into a 230 Volt AC wall outlet.
2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet and control panel jack
when generator is going to be in use.
Do not use the battery charger for more than 48 hours at one
charge.
Figure 13 - Battery Charger Jack
BATTERY
CHARGER
INPUT
NOTE:
NOTE:

3.1 PERFORMING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

It is important to perform service as specified in the Maintenance
Schedule for proper generator operation, and to ensure that the
generator complies with the applicable emission standards for the
duration of its useful life. Service and repairs may be performed by
any capable person or repair shop. Additionally, emissions critical
maintenance must be performed as scheduled in order for the
Emissions Warranty to be valid. Emissions critical maintenance
consists of servicing the air filter and spark plugs in accordance
with the Maintenance Schedule.

3.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

3.2.1 GP5000/GP6000 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required
when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Check Oil Level
Change Oil ‡
Check Valve Clearance
Service Air Filter
Replace Spark Plug
‡ Change oil after first 30 hours of operation then every season.
* Change oil and oil filter every month when operating under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air filter
parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.

3.2.2 GP2600 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required
when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Check Oil Level
Change Oil ¥
Check Valve Clearance
Service Air Filter
Replace Spark Plug
¥ Change oil after first 20 hours of operation.
* Change oil every month when operating under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air filter
parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
**** Clean and re-gap spark plug every 50 hours.

Maintenance

At Each Use
*Every 100 hours or Every Season
***Every Season
** Every 200 hours or Every Season
Every Season
At Each Use
*Every 50 Hours
***Every Season
**Every 25 Hours
****Every 100 Hours
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