Operating The Generator - Generac Power Systems 10000EXL Owner's Manual

Generac 10000EXL Extended Life Generator
Operation
OPERATING THE GENERATOR
CAUTION! Never start, or stop, the genera¬
tor with electrical loads connected to the
receptacles.
■ Starting the Engine_
• Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
• Make sure the idle control is turned OFF.
• Open the fuel shut-off valve.
• Set the Ignition Switch to the On (-) position.
• Pull choke control out to close choke. Note: If
engine is warm, you may not need as much
choking.
Note: Make sure the idle control switch is "Off"
before starting the engine.
For Electric Start:
• Press electric starter switch until engine cranks and
starts.
For Manual Start:
• Pull slowly on recoil handle until you feel some
resistance. Then pull rapidly to start engine. Return
recoil slowly, do not let it "snap back."
■ Applying Electrical Loads_
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for about five min¬
utes after starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 volt,
single phase, 60 Hertz, AC electrical loads. DO
NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up the
rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be connected
at one time. This total should not be greater than
the rated wattage/amperage capacity of the genera¬
tor. See page 10 "Don't Overload the Generator for
details
■ Stopping the Engine_
• Disconnect all electrical loads
• Turn OFF idle control.
• Run engine at no-load for a few minutes.
° Set the Ignition Switch to the Stop (o) position
• Close the fuel shut-off valve.
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Operating Automatic idle Control
This switch is designed to greatly improve fuel econ¬
omy. When this switch is turned ON, the engine will
only run at its normal high governed engine speed
when an electrical load is connected. When an elec¬
trical load is removed, the engine will run at a
reduced speed. With the switch OFF, the engine will
run at the normal high engine speed. Always have
the switch OFF when starting and stopping the
engine.
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Charging a Battery_
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DANGER: Storage batteries give off explo¬
sive hydrogen gas while recharging. An
explosive mixture will remain around the
battery for a long time after it has been
charged. The slightest spark can ignite the
hydrogen and cause an explosion. Such an
explosion can shatter the battery and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
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DANGER: Do not permit smoking, open
flame, sparks or any other source of heat
around a battery. Wear protective goggles,
rubber apron and rubber gloves when
working around a battery. Battery elec¬
trolyte fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric
acid solution that can cause severe bums.
If spill occurs flush area with clear water
immediately.
Your generator has the capability of recharging a dis¬
charged 12-volt automotive or utility style storage
battery. Do not use the unit to charge any 6-volt bat¬
teries. Do not use the unit to crank an engine having
a discharged battery.
To recharge 12-volt batteries, proceed as follows:
• Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary,
add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in bat¬
tery cells. Do not use tap water.
• If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure
they are installed and are tight.
• If necessary, clean battery terminals.
Extended Life Generator