Section 3: Operation; Operation And Use Questions; Before Starting Engine; Electric Starting - Generac Power Systems Powerwagon Owner's Manual

Section 3: Operation

Operation and Use Questions

Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-
888-436-3722) with questions or concerns about unit
operation and maintenance.

Before Starting Engine

WARNING CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit is shipped without oil. Add
engine oil before starting. See
instructions.
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check fuel level.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. See Figure 3-1. Set parking brake by squeezing
parking brake lever (A) and lifting up parking brake
lock (B), locking lever in place.
C
Figure 3-1. Brake Lever
NOTE: The unit is equipped with an operator presence
lever (C) for safety. The operator presence lever must be
depressed whenever shift lever is in gear, or engine will
stop. Engine will run without depressing the operator
presence lever if shift lever is in neutral.
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Electric Starting

CAUTION
Equipment Damage. Do not continuously crank
engine for more than ten seconds. Doing so will lead
to overdischarge of batteries and starter seizure.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to crank or start
engine before properly servicing unit with recommended
oil. Failure to do so could result in engine damage.
1. See Figure 3-2. Set shift lever (A) to neutral.
C
Figure 3-2. Control Panel
2. Set throttle lever (B) to fast (rabbit).
3. Turn key switch (C) to start. Release key when
engine starts.

Manual Recoil Starting

NOTE: Manual recoil starting can be used for electric-
starting models.
1. Set shift lever to neutral.
2. Set throttle lever to fast (rabbit).
3. Turn key to run.
4. Pull recoil handle slowly until resistance is felt, then
pull handle with a rapid, full stroke to start engine.
Repeat as necessary.
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