Generac Power Systems 6872-3 Owner's Manual page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
Inside Front Cover
SAFETY
Inside front Cover
SPECIFICATIONS
Page 1
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC/WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 12
REPAIR PARTS- EXPLODED VIEW OF GEARBOX
Page 13
REPAIR PARTS- EXPLODED VIEW OF TRACTOR DRIVEN
GENERATOR AND MOUNTING BASE
Pages 14, 15
REPAIR PARTS- EXPLODED VIEW OF GENERATOR PANEL
Pages 16, 17
Section 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Purpose and Scope of Manual
Page 3
1.2 - Safety
Page 3
1.3 - Equipment Description
Page 3
1.4 - Operating Speeds
Page 4
1.5 - Cooling Air Flow
Page 4
1.6 - Overtemperature Protection
Page 4
1.7 - Thyristor or Silicone Controlled Rectifier Loading Page 4
1.8 - Generator A-C Wiring Connections
Page 4
Section 2 - GENERATOR FRONT AND REAR PANELS
2.1 - Introduction
Page 5
2.2 - 50 Ampere Receptacle
Page 5
2.3 - 50 Ampere Circuit Breaker
Page 5
2.4 - Main Circuit Breaker
Page 5
2.5 - 120 Volts Panel Receptacles Page 6
2.6 - 15 Ampere Circuit Breakers
Page 6
2.7 - Voltmeter
Page 6
2.8 - Modular Connector Access Door
Page 6
Section 3 - PREPARATION BEFORE USE
3.1 - Gearbox Lubrication
Page 7
3.2 - Install PTO Shaft Guard
Page 7
3.3 - Mounting the Generator
Page 7
3.4
Optional 50 Ampere Connector Plug
Page 8
3.5
Optional Full Capacity Connections
Using Modular Connectors
Page 8
3.6 - Grounding the Generator
Page 9
3.7 - Generator A-C Neutral Connections
Page 9
Section 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 - Before Using the Generator
Page 10
4.2 - Connecting the Power Takeoff Shaft
Page 10
4.3 - Check Gearbox Oil Level
Page 10
4.4 - Starting the Generator
Page 10
4.5 - Stopping the Generator
Page 11
Section 5 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5.1 - General Inspection
Page 11
5.2 - Storage
Page 11
5.3 - Check Gearbox Oil Level
Page 11
5.4 - Change Gearbox Oil
Page 11
5.5 - Lubricate Power Takeoff Shaft
Page 11
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