Stopping The Engine; Oil Alert System; Charging A Battery - Generac Power Systems G1000M Owner's Manual

Stopping the Engine

• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit. Never start or
stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned
on.
• Let engine run at no–load for two minutes to stabilize
the internal temperatures.
• Move engine switch to the "Off" position.
• Turn the fuel valve to the "Close" position (fully
counterclockwise).
NOTE: In an emergency, stop the engine by moving the
engine switch to the "Off" position.

Oil Alert System

The Oil Alert System is designed to prevent engine damage
caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase.
Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe
limit, the Oil Alert System will automatically shut down the
engine (the engine switch will remain in the "On" position).
If the Oil Alert System shuts down the engine, add engine
oil.

Charging a Battery

WARNING!
Storage batteries emit explosive gas
while charging that remains around a battery for a
long time after it has been charged. The slightest
spark can ignite the gas, causing an explosion that
can shatter the battery and cause blindness or
other injury.
WARNING!
Do Not permit smoking, open
flame, sparks or any other source of heat around a
battery. Do Not use a lighter or other flame for
checking battery fluid levels. Wear protective
goggles, rubber apron and rubber gloves when
working around a battery. Battery electrolyte fluid is
an extremely caustic sulfuric acid solution that can
cause severe burns. Do Not permit fluid contact
with eyes, skin, clothing, etc. If spill occurs, flush
area with clear water immediately.
Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. Do Not
use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. Do Not use
the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
Generac Portable Products G1000M Generator
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
• If necessary, clean battery posts or terminals.
• Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. Do Not use tap water.
• If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they
are installed and are tight.
• Connect battery charge cable connector plug to the
12 Volt DC panel receptacle.
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to
battery post or terminal indicated by Positive, POS or
(+) (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Battery Connections
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to battery post or terminal indicated by Negative,
NEG, or (–) (Figure 7).
• Start generator. Let the engine run while battery
recharges.
• When battery has charged, shut down engine (see
"Stopping The Engine")
NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery
state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufacturer's instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is
considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific
gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or
higher.
7
Red Lead
Positive
To 12 Volt DC Panel
Receptacle
Negative