Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems PowerMate 1020 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Introduction and Safety
Introduction .................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ..... 2
Exhaust Hazards ............................ 2
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Fuel Hazards ................................... 3
Before Starting Equipment ............ 3
When Operating Equipment .......... 3
When Transporting or Repairing
Equipment ....................................... 3
When Storing Fuel or Equipment
with Fuel In Tank ............................ 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup
Know Your Water Pump ................ 4
Emissions Information .................. 5
Product Specifications .................. 5
Remove Contents from Carton ..... 5
Add Engine Oil ............................... 6
Add Fuel .......................................... 6
Assembly ........................................ 7
Installing the Hoses .............................. 7
Priming the Pump................................. 7
Section 3 Operation
Operation and Use Questions ....... 8
Before Starting Engine .................. 8
Placing Water Pump for Use ................ 8
Pump Output .................................. 8
High Altitude Operation ........................ 8
Transporting / Tipping ................... 8
Starting the Engine ........................ 9

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WARNING
California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some of
its constituents are known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
California Proposition 65. This product contains or
emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
Preventing Water Hammer .............9
Water Pump Shut Down .................9
After Each Use ................................9
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Maintenance Recommendations .10
Maintenance Schedule .................10
Preventive Maintenance ...............10
Engine Maintenance .....................10
Engine Oil Recommendations........... 10
Inspect Engine Oil Level.................... 11
Change Engine Oil ............................ 11
Service Air Filter ................................ 12
Service Spark Plug............................ 12
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester.... 12
Check/Adjust Valve Clearance.......... 12
Storage ..........................................13
Prepare Fuel System for Storage...... 13
Change Oil ........................................ 13
Prepare Water Pump for Storage...... 13
Transporting / Tipping .................13
Troubleshooting ...........................14
Troubleshooting Procedures ......15
Cleaning The Impeller ....................... 15
Correcting Suction Problems............. 15
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