Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems XT Series Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 4
Know Your Generator ..................... 5
Emissions ........................................ 5
Connection Plugs ............................ 6
Idle Control Switch .......................... 6
Hour Meter ...................................... 6
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 7
Assembly ......................................... 7
Battery Cable Connection (if equipped)
8
Add Engine Oil ................................ 8
Fuel ................................................. 9
Section 3 Operation .................... 10
Operation and Use Questions ....... 10
Before Starting Engine .................. 10
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 10
Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable ................................. 10
Know Generator Limits .................. 11
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 12
Starting Pull Start Engines ............ 12
Starting Electric Start Engines ...... 12
Generator Shut Down ................... 13
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 13
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.
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................14
Maintenance ..................................14
Maintenance Schedule ..................14
Preventive Maintenance ................14
Engine Maintenance ......................14
Battery Replacement
(if applicable) .................................16
Fuel Filter Replacement ................17
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 17
Valve Clearance ............................17
Storage ..........................................18
Troubleshooting .............................19
Notes .............................................20
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