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Generac Power Systems 1576-0 Owner's Manual

Generac Power Systems 1576-0 Owner's Manual

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Portable Generator Owner's Manual
Model No. 1576–0 (3,600 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 188373 Revision 0 (5/8/2001)
Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
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  • Page 1 3600 WATT Portable Generator Owner’s Manual Model No. 1576–0 (3,600 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 188373 Revision 0 (5/8/2001) Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

  • Page 2: Equipment Description

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, or use it for any application it was not designed for. If you alternating current (AC) generator.

  • Page 3: Grounding The Generator

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child electrical devices overheat;...

  • Page 4: Know Your Generator

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Recoil Starter...

  • Page 5: Carton Contents

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator CARTON CONTENTS • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with gasoline. Do Not overfill the gas tank. Check all contents. Review “Cold Weather Operation” on page 7.

  • Page 6: Operating The Generator

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator OPERATING THE Move choke lever to “Run” position a short distance at a time over several seconds in warm weather or GENERATOR minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before each change. Operate with choke in “Run” position.
  • Page 7 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator • Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit. Figure 7 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle • Start unit, then place box over it. CAUTION! Remove shelter when temperature is above 40°F [4°C]. For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator.

  • Page 8: Don't Overload The Generator

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator DON’T OVERLOAD THE • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine GENERATOR watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage about three times more watts of power for starting than capacity can result in damage to generator and to...
  • Page 9 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator NOTES...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS cracks of the rotor and stator winding insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will Maximum Surge Watts ....4,200 Watts eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these Continuous Wattage Capacity .
  • Page 11 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator NOTES...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. Engine is running, but Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in good no AC output is condition.
  • Page 13 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator NOTES...

  • Page 14: Schematic Diagram

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...

  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 16: Exploded View - Main Unit

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT...
  • Page 17 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description A188300 CRADLE 83083 SCREEN, Spark Arrest 85651 MOUNT, Vibration 188301 MUFFLER ENGINE 66476 HHMS, LW M6 1.00 x 12 66365 HOUSING, Engine Adapter 83208...
  • Page 18 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST– CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description B95600 COVER, Control Panel 68759 OUTLET, 120V, 20A Duplex 75475 PPHMS, M4 0.7 x 10 38150 WASHER, Flat, #8 94396B CIRCUIT BREAKER 22264...
  • Page 19 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator NOTES...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS (EXCEPT GN ENGINE SERIES) Generac Portable Products (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that its generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year* from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not apply to units used for prime power in place of utility.

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