Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems XG Series Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 1
Registration ............................................................ 3
General Information ................................................ 4
1.1 Unpacking ......................................................................4
1.1.1 Accessory Box ..................................................4
1.2 Assembly .......................................................................4
1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit and Frame Foot ..........4
Operation ................................................................ 5
2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................5
2.1.1 Battery Connection ............................................6
2.2 Hourmeter ......................................................................6
2.3 Cord Sets and Connection Plugs ....................................6
2.3.1 230 VAC, 16 Amp, CEE 7/4, Type F Receptacle .6
2.3.2 230 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle ............................7
2.3.3 Adapter Cable, 50 Hz (XG5600/XG6400 only) ....7
2.4 How to Use the Generator ..............................................7
2.4.1 System Ground ..................................................8
2.4.2 Connecting to a Building's Electrical System ......8
2.4.3 Connecting Electrical Loads ...............................8
2.5 Don't Overload the Generator ..........................................8
2.6 Before Starting the Generator .........................................8
2.6.1 Adding Engine Oil ..............................................8
2.6.2 Adding Gasoline .................................................9
2.7 To Start the Engine .........................................................9
2.7.1 Manual (Recoil) Starting ..................................10
2.7.2 Electric Starting ...............................................10
2.8 Stopping the Engine .....................................................10
2.9 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System .............................10
2.9.1 Restarting ........................................................10
2.10 Charging the Battery (Electric Start Units Only) .............10
Maintenance ......................................................... 11
3.1 Maintenance Schedule .................................................11
3.2 Product Specifications ..................................................11
3.2.1 Generator Specifications ..................................11
3.2.2 Engine Specifications .......................................11
3.3 General Recommendations ...........................................11
3.3.1 Generator Maintenance ....................................11
3.3.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................12
3.3.3 Engine Maintenance .........................................12
3.3.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................12
3.3.5 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ..........................12
3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................12
3.4 Service Air Filter ...........................................................12
3.5 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen.........................................13
3.6 General ........................................................................13
3.7 Long Term Storage .......................................................13
3.8 Other Storage Tips .......................................................13
Battery Service ..................................................... 14
4.1 Battery Replacement ....................................................14
Troubleshooting .................................................... 15
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................15