Return From Storage - Generac Power Systems RD015 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting
Remove right side access panel. See Subsection 5.2 —Access Panels.
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Remove oil drain hose from holding clamp.
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Use one wrench to hold hex on hose fitting (to prevent rotation), and use second wrench to remove drain plug.
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Drain oil into a suitable container.
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Install drain plug onto end of oil drain hose.
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Install oil drain hose into holding clamp.
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Rotate oil filter counterclockwise to remove from oil filter adapter.
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Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to gasket of new oil filter.
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Install oil filter by hand until gasket just contacts oil filter adapter. Tighten oil filter an additional 3/4 to one full turn.
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Remove oil fill cap and fill engine with the recommended oil. See Subsection 2.3 —Engine Oil Recommenda-
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tions.
Install oil fill cap.
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Install right side access panel. See Subsection 5.2 —Access Panels.
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NOTE: Dispose of used oil and oil filter at a proper collection center.
Remove left side access panel. See Subsection 5.2 —Access Panels.
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NOTE: On 2.3L models, remove ten screws to release louvered air intake panel.
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Always disconnect the negative battery cable first. If the positive cable should contact ground with the
negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion which could result in seri-
ous injury.
Remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal.
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Remove battery positive cable (red) from battery positive (+) terminal.
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Remove two screws to release battery hold-down clamp from platform.
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Remove battery and store on a wooden board in a cool, dry room. Do not store the battery on a concrete or
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earthen floor.
Install left side access panel. See Subsection 5.2 —Access Panels.
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NOTE: On 2.3L models, start ten screws to install louvered air intake panel. Alternately tighten screws to 90 in-
lbs.
Thoroughly clean and wipe down the generator. See Subsection 2.7 —Corrosion Protection.
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6.4.2— Return From Storage
To return the unit to service after storage, proceed as follows:
Thoroughly clean and wipe down the generator. See Subsection 2.7 —Corrosion Protection.
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Remove left side access panel. See Subsection 5.2 —Access Panels.
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NOTE: On 2.3L models, remove ten screws to release louvered air intake panel.
Install battery onto tray oriented with the negative (-) post toward the front of the enclosure.
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Install two screws with nylon washers to secure battery hold-down clamp to tray.
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Check battery. See Subsection 5.7.7—Check Battery Condition/Fluid Level..
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Always connect the positive battery cable first. If the positive cable should contact ground with the
negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion which could result in seri-
ous injury.
Install battery positive cable (red) onto battery positive (+) terminal.
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Install battery negative cable (black) onto battery negative (-) terminal.
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