Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems GP5000 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Safety
1.1 Introduction ....................................................1
1.2 Read This Manual Thoroughly .....................1
1.3 Safety Rules ...................................................1
1.4 General Hazards ............................................2
1.5 Exhaust and Location Hazards ....................2
1.6 Electrical Hazards ..........................................3
1.7 Fire Hazards ...................................................3
1.8 Unit Identification Label ................................3
Section 2 Assembly
2.1 Unpacking ......................................................5
2.1.1 Accessory Kits ....................................................5
2.2 Install Accessory Kits ...................................5
2.2.1 Tools Required ...................................................5
2.2.2 Install Wheel Kit ..................................................5
2.2.3 Install Frame Feet Kit .........................................6
2.2.4 Install Folding/Locking Handle Kit ......................6
2.3 Connect Battery (Electric Start Only) ..........6
Section 3 Operation
3.1 Know the Generator ......................................9
3.2 Hour Meter ....................................................10
3.3 How to Use the Generator ...........................10
3.3.1 Grounding Generator If Used as Portable ........11
3.3.1.1 Special Requirements ........................................ 11
3.3.2 Connecting to Building Electrical System .........11
3.3.3 Connecting Electrical Loads .............................11
3.4 Do Not Overload Generator ........................12
3.5 Wattage Reference Guide ...........................12
3.6 Before Starting Generator ...........................13
3.6.1 Add Engine Oil .................................................13
3.6.2 Add Gasoline ....................................................13
3.7 Starting Pull Start Engine ...........................14
3.8 Starting Electric Start Engine .....................14
3.8.1 Manual Start .....................................................15
3.9 Stopping Engine ..........................................15
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3.10 Low Oil Level Shutdown ........................... 15
3.11 Charge Battery (Electric Start Only) ........ 15
3.11.1 In-line 3 Amp Battery Fuse .............................16
Section 4 Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance Schedule ................................ 17
4.2 Clean Exterior Surfaces .............................. 17
4.2.1 General .............................................................17
4.2.2 Cleaning ...........................................................17
4.3 Check Engine Oil Level ............................... 17
4.4 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 17
4.5 Clean/Replace Air Filter .............................. 18
4.6 Clean/Gap/Replace Spark Plug .................. 18
4.7 Check/Adjust Valve Clearance ................... 19
4.7.1 Check Valve Clearance ....................................19
4.7.2 Adjust Valve Clearance ....................................19
4.8 Storage ......................................................... 20
4.8.1 General .............................................................20
4.8.2 Long Term Storage ..........................................20
4.8.3 Additional Storage Tips ....................................20
Section 5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Engine Troubleshooting ............................. 21
Section 6 Specifications
6.1 Generator Specifications ............................ 23
6.2 Engine Specifications ................................. 24
6.3 Control Panel Configurations .................... 25
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