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 .............................. 3
Replacement Hazard Labels ........... 3
UL 4200A Warning .......................... 5
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 6
Know Your Generator ..................... 7
Emissions ........................................ 7
Hour Meter ...................................... 8
Connection Plugs ............................ 8
120/240 VAC, 50 Amp receptacle ... 9
COsense® ...................................... 9
Remove Contents from Carton ..... 10
Assembly ....................................... 10
Battery Cable Connection (electric
start only) ...................................... 11
Add Engine Oil .............................. 11
Fuel - Gasoline .............................. 12
Fuel - LP Requirements ................ 12
Fuel Requirements and Recommenda-
tions - Natural Gas ........................ 13
Installing and Connecting Fuel Lines
14
Section 3 Operation .................... 16
Operation and Use Questions ....... 16
Before Starting Engine .................. 16
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 16
Grounding the Portable Generator 16
Know Generator Limits .................. 17
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 18
CALIFORNIA WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including
benzene, a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant,
which are known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
Starting Gasoline Pull Start Engines -
50 State Models .............................18
Starting Gasoline Pull Start Engines -
49 State Models .............................18
Starting Gasoline Electric Start En-
gines - 50 State Models .................19
Starting Gasoline Electric Start En-
gines - 49 State Models .................19
Starting LP Pull Start Engines - 49 and
50 State Models .............................19
Starting LP Electric Start Engines - 49
and 50 State Models ......................20
Starting Natural Gas Electric Start En-
gines - 49 and 50 State Models .....20
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................21
Maintenance ..................................21
Maintenance Schedule ..................21
Preventive Maintenance ................21
Engine Maintenance ......................21
Battery Replacement (if applicable) 23
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 23
Valve Clearance ............................24
Storage ..........................................24
Troubleshooting .............................25
Wiring Diagram ..............................27
Notes .............................................31
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