Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual page 18

Starting Electric Start Engines
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect
electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit.
Failure to do so could result in equipment and
property damage.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's
receptacles before starting the engine.
2. Place generator on a level surface.
3. Turn key to the START position.
4. Release the key to the RUN position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload the
generator. Also, do not overload individual
panel receptacles. These outlets are pro-
tected against overload with push-to-reset
type circuit breakers. If amperage rating of
any circuit breaker is exceeded, that
breaker opens and electrical output to that
receptacle is lost. Read
carefully.
Limits
Generator Shut Down
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect
electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit.
Failure to do so could result in equipment and
property damage.
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical
loads from generator panel receptacles.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
3. Move START/RUN/STOP key to STOP.
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
System
The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure
sensor to shut down the engine automatically
when the oil pressure drops below a specified
level. The engine will not run until the oil has
been filled to the proper level.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Verify proper engine oil
and fuel levels before use.
NOTE: The MIL on the control panel will flash
a 6-1 code (six (6) long flashes followed by
one (1) short flash) to indicate the engine has
shut down for a low oil pressure fault.
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