Specifications; Engine Oil Requirements.11; Engine Specifications.11; Generator Specifications.11 - Generac Power Systems 00843-0 Owner's Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service
SF' and with an oil viscosity rating of SAE 10W-30 oil.
Do not pour in any additives to the recommended oil.
Engine crankcase capacity is 1.5 U.S. quarts. See
MAINTENANCE section for oil level check and filling
procedures.
TEMPERATURE OIL GRADE (recommended)
Above 60°F (16°C) SAE 30
20° to 59°F(-7° to 15°C) SAE 10W-30
Below 20°F (-7°Ct SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30
All Seasons
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Series.IM-72G
Rotor RPM.3600
Rotor Poles.2
Engine RPM.2900
Wattage*.7200
Voltage*.120/208V
Current*.§25/20 AC amps$
Phase.1
Frequency.60 Hertz
Weight.200 pounds
Length.25 inches
Width.18.5 inches
Height.16 inches
t Rated maximum continuous current at 120 volts 1-phase
between LI and 00 ONLY (3.0kW).
§ Rated maximum continuous current at 208V 3-phase
(7.2kW).
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Engine.
Cooling Method.
Rated Horsepower.
Displacement.
Compression Ratio
Cylinder Block.
Type of Governor.
Engine Governed Speed
Air Cleaner.
Starter.
Ignition System
Recommended Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Gap.
.Twin Cylinder
.Air-cooled
.19 at 3600 rpm
.570cc
.8.6 tol
.Aluminum with cast
.iron sleeve
Mechanical, fixed speed
.2900
.Paper element with
.foam pre-cleaner
.12 volt DC electric
.Solid state with
.flywheel magneto
.Champion RC12YC
.0.030 inch (0.76mm)
This section includes information about simple mainte¬
nance which includes the following tasks:
• Checking engine oil level.
• Changing engine oil.
• Changing oil filter.
• Engine air cleaner service.
• Cleaning the air intake screen.
• Cleaning spark plugs.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check engine crankcase oil level at least every eight
hours of operation, or before each use (Figure 9).
• Be sure the generator is as level as possible.
• Remove oil dipstick and wipe dry with clean, lint-free cloth.
• Install and tighten oil dipstick, then remove again.
• Oil should be at dipstick FULL mark. If necessary, add the
recommended oil to the FULL mark only. DO NOT FILL
ABOVE "FULL" MARK.
• Install and tighten oil dipstick cap before operating the
engine.
NOTE:
See "Engine Oil Requirements" on Page 9 for
recommended oils.
Figure 9 — Oil Dipstick and Fill Tube
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Change engine oil .after the first 25 hours of operation
(after the 25 hour break-in period, Page 6). Thereafter,
change oil every 100 operating hours. Change oil more
frequently if operating consistently under heavy load or
at high ambient temperatures.
• Warm up engine for at least five minutes, then shut down.
• With engine still warm from running, remove cap from oil
drain hose (Figure 10). Drain oil completely into a suitable
container.