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Generac Portable Products 005308-0 Owner's Manual

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Portable Generator
Owner's
Manual
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• ELECTRICAL DATA
• PARTS
• WARRANTY
COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL
MODEL: 005308-0
17,500 Watt Portable Generator
and 60 amp manual transfer switch
AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT:
with built-in load center
1-800-333-1322

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  • Page 1 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • TROUBLESHOOTING • ELECTRICAL DATA • PARTS • WARRANTY COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL MODEL: 005308-0 17,500 Watt Portable Generator and 60 amp manual transfer switch AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT: with built-in load center 1-800-333-1322...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Residential Portable Generator System Safety Rules ..........1-3 Section 3 – Maintenance ......14 Section 1 – General Information ....4 Maintenance Schedule ..........14 Product Specifications ..........14 Unpacking ..............4 3.2.1 Generator Specifications ........14 1.1.1 Accessory Box..........4 3.2.2 Engine Specifications ........14 Assembly ..............4 General Recommendations ........15 1.2.1...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    INTRODUCTION We also strongly recommend instructing other users to properly start and operate the unit. This prepares them if they need to Thank you for purchasing this model of portable generator by operate the equipment in an emergency. Generac Power Systems, Inc. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine driven generator designed to CAUTION! Always disconnect spark plug wires and place the supply electrical power to operate electrical loads when utility...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Residential Portable Generator System 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. •...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Residential Portable Generator System ELECTRICAL HAZARDS EXPLOSION HAZARDS • All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous • Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility spills immediately.

  • Page 6: Section 1 - General Information

    Section 1 – General Information Residential Portable Generator System 1.1 UNPACKING 1.2 ASSEMBLY • Set the palleted carton on a rigid flat surface. The generator requires some assembly prior to using it. If problems arise when assembling the generator, please call the •...

  • Page 7: Battery Connection

    Section 1 - General Information Residential Portable Generator System Figure 2 - Handle Assembly 1.2.3 BATTERY CONNECTION Figure 3 - Battery Connections • The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully Negative Positive charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery. Cable Cable NOTE: A battery may lose some of it’s charge when not in use...

  • Page 8: Section 2 - Operation

    Section 2 – Operation Residential Portable Generator System OPERATION 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle – This receptacle allows the capability to recharge a 12 volt DC storage battery with provided battery charge cables. 2.1 KNOW THE GENERATOR 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle – Supplies electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Read the Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and...

  • Page 9: Cord Sets And Connector Plugs

    Section 2 – Operation Residential Portable Generator System 14) Start/Run/Stop Switch – Controls the operation of the A GFCI receptacle does NOT protect against circuit overloads, generator. short circuits, or shocks. For example, electric shock can still occur if a person touches charged electrical wires while standing 15) Oil Fill –...

  • Page 10: 120/240V Ac, 30 A, Receptacle

    Section 2 – Operation Residential Portable Generator System Figure 9 - 120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle 2.2.5 12 VOLT DC, 10 AMP RECEPTACLE This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery charge cables provided.

  • Page 11: How To Use The Generator

    Section 2 – Operation Residential Portable Generator System 2.3.2 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS 2.3 HOW TO USE THE GENERATOR DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt receptacles. DO NOT If you have any problems operating your generator, please call the connect 3-phase loads to the generator.

  • Page 12: Wattage Reference Chart

    Section 2 – Operation Residential Portable Generator System 2.5 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE Device ..... . .Running Watts Device ..... . .Running Watts *Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) .

  • Page 13: Adding Gasoline

    Section 2 – Operation Residential Portable Generator System 2.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE 2.7 TO START THE ENGINE ------------- ------------- WARNING WARNING: Never start or stop engine with electrical devices WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on. when engine is running or hot.

  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    Section 2 – Operation Residential Portable Generator System • Move engine CHOKE knob to “Full Choke” position. 2.9 AUTOMATIC IDLE CONTROL Figure 17 - Full Choke Position 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.

  • Page 15: Charging A Battery

    Section 2 – Operation Residential Portable Generator System 2.12 CHARGING A BATTERY DANGER! 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.

  • Page 16: Section 3 - Maintenance

    *** Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3.2.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GPS 17,500 Model # 005308-0 Rated Max. Power 17.5 kW Surge Power 26.2 kW Rated AC Voltage...

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    Section 3 — Maintenance Residential Portable Generator System 3.3.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DANGER! When working on the generator, always disconnect negative cable from battery. Also disconnect spark plug wires The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have from spark plug and keep wire away from spark plug.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Spark Plug

    Section 3 — Maintenance Residential Portable Generator System 3.3.6 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG To clean or replace foam pre-cleaner: • Remove air cleaner cover, then foam pre-filter. Use Champion RC14YC spark plug or equivalent. The correct air gap is 1.01 mm (0.040 in.). Replace the plug once each year. •...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Valve Clearance

    Section 3 — Maintenance Residential Portable Generator System Figure 21 - Spark Arrestor To adjust valve clearance: • Loosen the rocker jam nut. Use an 10mm allen wrench to turn the pivot ball stud while checking clearance between the rocker arm and the valve stem with a feeler gauge.

  • Page 20: General

    Section 3 — Maintenance Residential Portable Generator System 3.7 GENERAL 3.9 OTHER STORAGE TIPS: The generator should be started at least once every seven days • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. and be allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done •...

  • Page 21: Section 4 - Troubleshooting

    Section 4 — Troubleshooting Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine is running, but no AC 1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. output is available. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 2. Check and repair. 3.

  • Page 22: Section 5 - Installation Guide For Manual Transfer Switch

    Section 5—Installation for Manual Transfer Switch KIT INCLUDES: 1. Power Inlet Box Pre-wired with the 50 amp male receptacle, this box is located outside the home where the generator will be operated. 2. Pre-wired Manual Transfer Switch and Emergency Load Center with 16 Circuits Installed within 1 foot of the home’s main distribution panel.
  • Page 23 Section 5—Installation for Manual Transfer Switch THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO SERVE AS A GUIDE ONLY! ANY ELECTRICAL WORK PERFORMED MUST MEET NFPA 70-NEC AND ANY LOCAL CODES THAT APPLY. When you are certain you have clearance on each side Portable Generator Placement of the wall, drill a small pilot hole through the wall to mark the location.
  • Page 24 Section 5—Installation for Manual Transfer Switch Connect the black, red, and white wires to the same Prepare Box For Connections color coded lugs on the back of the receptacle. Failure to match wires may result in damage to generator and house wiring.

  • Page 25: Manual Transfer Switch

    Section 5—Installation for Manual Transfer Switch 9a. The 2 foot conduit that is pre-wired into the manual the emergency circuit breaker from load center in the transfer switch is not fastened to the side of the transfer switch. (All circuit wires are color coded and enclosure when shipped.

  • Page 26: Section 6-Operation Of Generator With Manual Transfer Switch

    Section 6—Operation of Generator with Manual Transfer Switch 17,500 WATT PORTABLE COMPONENTS USING THE ULTRA SOURCE PORTABLE The GENERAC ® portable generator with manual transfer switch gives you the ability to provide power safely and conveniently to vital items in your home including hard wired items. Included in the kit is a power Inlet box with built-in 50 Amp twistlock male receptacle and a 15 foot electrical power cord.
  • Page 27 Section 6—Operation of Generator with Manual Transfer Switch TRANSFER TO GENERATOR POWER SOURCE TRANSFER BACK TO UTILITY POWER WHEN UTILITY POWER FAILS SOURCE Move generator to within approximately 10 feet of the When utility power has been restored, you will want to power inlet box.

  • Page 28: Manual Transfer Switch

    Section 6—Operation of Generator with Manual Transfer Switch INTERCONNECTION DRAWING GENERAC 17.5 KW GENERATOR CONNECTED TO THE EXTERNAL CONNECTION BOX, MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH AND HOME’S MAIN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL...

  • Page 29: Section 7 - Notes

    Section 7 - Notes Residential Portable Generator System...

  • Page 30: Section 9 - Electrical Data

    Section 8 — Electrical Data Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Wiring Diagram, Portable Generator – Drawing No. 0G0731 120/240V 120/240V (50A/60A) OUTLET (50A/60A) OUTLET 120/240V 120/240V 120V/20A 120V/20A 120V/20A 120V/20A 30A TWISTLOK 30A TWISTLOK 120V/30A 120V/30A 120V/30A 120V/30A DUPLEX DUPLEX GFCI GFCI TWISTLOK TWISTLOK...
  • Page 31 Section 8 — Electrical Data Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Wiring Diagram, Portable Generator – Drawing No. 0G0731 OUTLET IDLE CONTROL IDLE CONTROL STATOR STATOR TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS CLOSEST TO BEARING CLOSEST TO BEARING 11 11 PIN # PIN # ON/OFF ON/OFF 12 11 IDLE IDLE...
  • Page 32 Section 8 — Electrical Data Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Schematic, Portable Generator – Drawing No. 0G0733 POWER WINDING POWER WINDING DPE WINDING DPE WINDING BATTERY CHARGE WINDING BATTERY CHARGE WINDING FIELD FIELD 66A 11S C1-5 C1-5 C1-4 C1-4 C1-1 C1-2 C1-2 C1-6 C1-6...

  • Page 33: Section 9 – Electrical Data

    Section 8 — Electrical Data Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Wiring Diagram, Manual Transfer Switch – Drawing No. 0G1065 GROUND GROUND (GRN) (GRN) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL (WHT) (WHT) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL (WHT) (WHT) CIRCUIT 9 CIRCUIT 9 NEUTRAL NEUTRAL (WHT) (WHT) GROUND BAR GROUND BAR CIRCUIT 11 CIRCUIT 11...

  • Page 34: Parts Lists

    Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Manual Transfer Switch with Load Center – Drawing No. 0G0939-B...
  • Page 35 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Manual Transfer Switch with Load Center – Drawing No. 0G0939-B ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0G0749 BOX LOAD CENTER W/HARDWARE 0G0748 CIRCUIT BREAKER INTERLOCK 0E7888 CIRCUIT BREAKER 20A 2P 0E7888B CIRCUIT BREAKER 15A 1P 0E7888C...

  • Page 36: Section 9 - Exploded Views And Parts Lists

    Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System GT-990 & GT-760 Engine (Page 1) – Drawing No. 0E8589-R...
  • Page 37 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System GT-990 & GT-760 Engine (Page 1) – Drawing No. 0E8589-R ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C5729 ASSEMBLY, CRANKCASE HOUSING WITH 0G1526 ASSY, GEAR COVER / ADAPTOR SLEEVE W/SLEEVE 0E9843...
  • Page 38 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System GT-990 & GT-760 Engine (Page 2) – Drawing No. 0E8589-R...
  • Page 39 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System GT-990 & GT-760 Engine (Page 2) – Drawing No. 0E8589-R ITEM PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO#. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0D6592 WINGNUT, AIRBOX 092079 SCREW TAPTITE M6-1.0 X 25 BP 0D4511 PRECLEANER, AIR 0F1338B...
  • Page 40 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Generator – Drawing No. 0G0742-A...
  • Page 41 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Generator – Drawing No. 0G0742-A ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C6934 ADAPTOR, ENGINE 0A2038 WASHER FLAT 3/8 ZINC 0G1177 STATOR 15KW 022237 WASHER LOCK 3/8 0D2136 STATOR 17.5KW 022511...
  • Page 42 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Control Panel – Drawing No. 0G0727-B...
  • Page 43 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Control Panel – Drawing No. 0G0727-B ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 065795 RECTIFIER-BATTERY CHARGER 087968 SWITCH, ROCKER -/0 0D4804 TRANSFORMER, IDLE CURRENT 090418 OUTLET, 12VDC SNAP 0C1085 SCREW PPHM M3-0.5 X 8...
  • Page 44 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Frame, Handle & Wheel Kit – Drawing No. 0E0695-B...

  • Page 45: Parts Lists

    Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Frame, Handle & Wheel Kit – Drawing No. 0E0695-B ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 045900 WASHER FLAT 3/4" (15 kW) 057058 SCREW HHC M6-1.0 X 55 0D7668 12.3"...

  • Page 46: Section 10 - Warranty

    Section 10 – Warranty Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 47: Emission Control System Warranty

    Section 10 – Warranty Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS warranty) for 2001 and later model year LSI engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 2001 and later model year engines.The ECS Warranty period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use purchaser/owner and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.

  • Page 48: Section 10 – Warranty

    Section 8 – Warranty Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS “TWO YEAR” LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GENERAC ® 17,500 WATT PORTABLE GENERATOR WITH MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants its portable generator and accompanying transfer switch will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the items and period set forth below.
  • Page 50 057058 SCREW HHC M6-1.0 X 55 0D5315 RUBBER TANK MOUNT 0D4570 CAP, FUEL WITH GAUGE & VENT 0D22850SRV KIT, FUEL TANK 045771 NUT HEX M8-1.25 022129 WASHER LOCK M8-5/16 022145 WASHER FLAT 5/16 0D4565 BRACKET BATTERY 0D3545 BOLT,BATTERY J-BOLT 022287 SCREW HHC 1/4-20 X 3/4 G5 022473 WASHER FLAT 1/4...

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