16-19 Warranty ......... Last Page Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT Web: www.generac-portables.com or www.briggsandstratton.com This is the safety alert symbol. It is usedto alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Every effort has been made to ensure that informationin this manual is accurate and current However, Generac reserves the right to change,alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior or other notice.
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• The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or electrical devices overheat;...
Your g enerator requires some assembly andisready f or INSTALL WHEEL useafterit has been properly s erviced withthe recommended oiland fuel. The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator. If you have any problems with the assembly of your NOTE:Wheel...
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• Slide theotherwheel and fiatwasher ontheotherend oftheaxle. M ake s uretheairinflation v alve isoutward. WARNING! Do Not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel expansion. Insert t heretaining pinusing t heneedle-nose plier. • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator Remove thewooden blocks.
KNOWYOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference. Recoil Starter FuelTank Engine Switch Oil Fill Cap Circuit Breakers (AC) Air Cleaner 120Volt AC, 30 Amp...
OPERATING Engine Switch GENERATOR CAUTION! electrical loadsconnected AND with the connected Never start or stop unit with devices turned ON. Starting the Engine Disconnect all electrical loadsfrom the generator. Follow these start instructionsteps in numerical order: Turn the fuel valveto the "On" position (Figure 4). Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some resistance.Then pull cord out with rapid full arm stroke.
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RECEPTACLES Use this receptacle to operate 120Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loadsrequiring up to 3,600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps.The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex push-to-reset circuit breaker. Receptacle 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking...
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DON'T OVERLOAD YOU R Plug in and turn on the next load. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. Never add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, Capacity as described above.
SPECIFICATIONS and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these MaximumSurgeWatts ....5,250 watts windings. Continuous Wattage Capacity ... 4,200 watts Power Factor ......To Clean the Generator Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load Current: •...
Connect another device that is in good no AC output condition. available. Fault in generator. Contact Generac service facility. Short circuit in a connected load. Disconnect shorted electrical load. Generator is overloaded. See"Don't Overload the Generator" on Engine runs good but page9.
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For service, see your nearest COMPANY authorized warranty service facility or call 1-877-544-0982.Or look on the internet at www.generac-portables.com.Warranty service can be performed only by a COMPANY authorized service facility.This warranty will not apply to service at any other facility.At the time of requesting warranty service, evidence of original purchase date must be...