Manual Start; Stopping Engine; Low Oil Level Shutdown; Charge Battery (Electric Start Only) - Generac Power Systems GP5000 Owner's Manual

3.8.1— Manual Start
Electric start units are also equipped with a manual recoil
starter which can be used if the battery is discharged.
NOTE: Move the Engine Start/Run/Stop Switch to the
RUN position. Use one of the control panel recepta-
cles and the battery charger provided to charge the
battery while the generator is running.
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To start manually, firmly grasp the recoil handle
and pull slowly until increased resistance is felt.
Pull rapidly up and away to start engine. Then fol-
low the choke sequence just described.
NOTE: If engine starts, but does not continue to run,
move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do
not overload individual control panel receptacles.
The outlets are protected against overload with
push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. If amperage rat-
ing of any circuit breaker is exceeded, the circuit
breaker opens and electrical output to the receptacle
is lost. For more information, see Subsection 3.4 —
Do Not Overload Generator.
A
A
Left = Full Choke (Start)
B Middle = 1/2-Choke
C
Right = Run
Figure 3-12. Choke Lever Positions
3.9 — Stopping Engine
Shut off all electrical loads, and then unplug electri-
1.
cal loads from control panel receptacles. Never
start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged
in and turned on.
Allow engine to run at no-load for several minutes
2.
to stabilize internal temperatures.
Turn Engine Run/Stop Switch to the STOP position
3.
(Pull Start Engine), or move the Engine Start/Run/
Stop Switch to the STOP position (Electric Start
Engine).
Turn Fuel Shut Off Valve to the OFF position.
4.
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3.10 — Low Oil Level Shutdown
A low oil level sensor automatically shuts down the
engine when the oil level drops below a certain level. If
the engine unexpectedly shuts down, and the fuel gauge
indicates that there is fuel in the fuel tank, check engine
oil level. The engine will not run until the oil has been
filled to the proper level.
3.11 — Charge Battery (Electric Start
Only)
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Storage batteries give off explosive hydro-
gen gas while recharging. An explosive mix-
ture 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.
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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 bat-
tery. Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely
corrosive sulfuric acid solution that can
cause severe burns. If spill occurs flush area
with clear water immediately.
NOTE: 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 will not crank the engine, plug in
the 12V charger included in the accessory box. RUN-
NING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE
BATTERY.
Use battery charger plug to keep battery charged and
ready for use. Charge battery in a dry location.
Plug one end of Battery Charger into input jack on
1.
control panel. Plug other end into 120 Volt AC wall
receptacle.
Before using generator, unplug Battery Charger
2.
from wall receptacle and input jack on control
panel.
NOTE: Do not use battery charger for more than 48
hours during any single charge.
NOTE: If battery still does not crank engine, check
battery fuse.
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