Section 3 Operation; Know The Generator - Generac Power Systems GP5000 Owner's Manual

Operation
Section 3
3.1 — Know the Generator
Carefully read this Owner's Manual before operating the
generator. Pay particular attention to the Safety Rules
and Hazards in Section 1. Keep this manual with the gen-
erator for easy reference.
Become thoroughly familiar with the locations and func-
tions of all components.
Engine Start/Run/Stop Switch – Used to start
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engine using the electric starter motor (electric start
models only).
Hour Meter – Tracks hours of operation for sched-
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uled engine oil and air filter replacement.
Circuit Breaker– Various markets have different
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types and quantities of circuit breakers. See Sub-
section 6.3 — Control Panel Configurations.
Receptacles– Various markets have different
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types and quantities of receptacles. See Subsec-
tion 6.3 — Control Panel Configurations.
Grounding Lug – Grounds the generator to an
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approved earth ground. See Subsection 3.3.1—
Grounding Generator If Used as Portable.
Fuel Shut Off – Valve is rotated to enable/disable
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the flow of fuel to the engine.
Recoil Starter – Cord is pulled to manually start
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the engine.
Handle – Press the spring loaded lock button to
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move handle to the fully extended or fully retracted
positions.
Air Filter – Filters engine intake air.
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Choke Lever – Used when starting a cold engine.
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Gas Cap – Remove to add fuel.
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Fuel Gauge – Indicates fuel level in tank.
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Fuel Tank – For fuel tank capacity, see Subsection
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6.1 — Generator Specifications.
Muffler – Quiets the engine.
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Battery – Powers the electric starter (electric start
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models only).
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick – Remove to add or check
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engine oil level.
Oil Drain Plug – Remove to drain engine oil.
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Engine Run/Stop Switch – Controls the operation
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of the generator (pull start models only).
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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NOTE: For specific control panel configurations,
see Subsection 6.3 — Control Panel Configura-
tions.
Figure 3-1. Sample Control Panel
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Figure 3-2. Generator Controls
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