Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual page 2

Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 4
Replacement Hazard Labels ........... 4
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 5
Know Your Generator ..................... 6
Emissions ........................................ 6
Hour Meter ...................................... 7
Connection Plugs ............................ 7
120/240 VAC, 50 Amp receptacle ... 7
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .... 8
COsense® ...................................... 9
Remove Contents from Carton ..... 10
Assembly ....................................... 11
Battery Cable Connection ............. 12
Add Engine Oil .............................. 12
Fuel ............................................... 13
Section 3 Operation .....................14
Operation and Use Questions .......14
Before Starting Engine ..................14
Prepare Generator for Use ............14
Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable .................................14
Know Generator Limits ..................15
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit ....15
Starting Electric Start Engines .......16
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System .
16
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................17
Maintenance ..................................17
Maintenance Schedule ..................17
Preventive Maintenance ...............17
Engine Maintenance ......................17
Battery Replacement (if applicable) 19
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 20
Storage ..........................................20
Troubleshooting .............................21
Wiring Diagram ..............................23
Notes .............................................24
CALIFORNIA WARNING
Can expose you to benzene, a carcinogen
and reproductive toxicant
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
(000759a)