Generac Power Systems GUARDIAN 04077-2 Owner's Manual page 3

_Table of Contents
Guardian Air-cooled 6 kW, 8 kW and 10 kW Generators
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Introduction...Snside Front Cover
Read
This Manual Thoroughly .IFC
Contents .IFC
Operation and Maintenance.IFC
How to Obtain Service .IFC
Authorized Dealer Locator Number.IFC
Safety Ru 1 es ..2
Section 1 - General Information....4
1.1 Unpacking/Inspection .4
1.2 Protection Systems.4
1.3 Additional Generator Features...4
1.4 Fuel Requirements and
Recommendations .4
1.5 Fuel Consumption.4
1.6 Your Generator .5
1.7 Specifications.6
1.7.1 Generator.6
1.7.2 Engine .6
1.8 Reconfiguring the Fuel System.6
1.9 The Battery .7
Section 3 - Maintenance .11
3.1 Fuse .11
3.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level .11
3.3 Changing the Engine Oil .11
3.3.1 Engine Oil Recommendations.11
3.3.2 Oil Change Procedure.11
3.4 Changing the Oil Filter.12
3.5 Changing the Engine Air Cleaner.12
3.5.1 6 kW Generators.12
3.5.2 8 kW and 10 kW Generators.12
3.6 Spark Plug(s) .12
3.7 Battery Maintenance .13
3.8 Cooling System .13
3.9 Drive Belt.14
3.10 Attention After Submersion .14
3.11 Out of Service Procedure.14
3.11.1 Removal From Service....:.14
3.11.2 Return to Service .14
3.12 Service Schedule .15
Section 4 - Troubleshooting ....16
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide.16
Section 2 - Operation ........8
2.1 Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch .8
2.1.1 "Auto" Position .8
2.1.2 "Off'Position.8
2.1.3 "Manual" Position.8
2.2 Automatic Transfer Operation .8
2.3 Sequence of Automatic Operation.8
2.4 Manual Transfer Operation .9
2.4.1 Transfer to Generator
Power Source .9
2.4.2 Transfer Back to Utility
Power Source .9
2.5 Setting the Exercise Timer.9
2.6 Protection Systems.10
2.6.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch.10
2.6.2 High Temperature Switch.10
2.6.3 Overcrank.10
2.6.3.1 Approximate Crank
Cycle Times .10
2.6.4 Overspeed.10
Section 5 - Notes......17
Section 6 - Electrical Data....19
Section 7 - Exploded Views and
Parts Lists............24
Section 8 - Warranty.....40
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