Stoppingthe Engine; Low Oil Level Shutdownsystem; Sensing Lowoillevel; Chargingthe Battery(Electric Start Units Only) - Generac Power Systems 005942-0 Owner's Manual

NOTE: NOTE:
if enginefires, but does not continueto run, move chokelever
to FULLCHOKE and repeatstarting instructions.
IMPORTANT: D o not overloadthe generator.Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles.These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. If amperage
rating of any circuit breakeris exceeded,that breaker opens and
electricaloutput to that receptacleis lost. Read"Don't Overloadthe
Generator"carefully.
2.10STOPPING T HE ENGINE
• Shutoff all loads,then unplugthe electricalloadsfrom generator
panel receptacles.Never start or stop the engine with electrical
devices pluggedin and turned on.
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the
internaltemperaturesof engine and generator.
• Move Run/Stopswitch to OFFposition.
• Close fuel valve.
2.11LOW OiLLEVEL SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
The engineis equippedwith a low oil levelsensor that shuts down
the engineautomaticallywhenthe oil leveldrops below a specified
level. If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has
enough gasoline, check engineoil level.
2.11.1 SENSING LOWOILLEVEL
If the system senses a low oil level during operation,the engine
shuts down. The enginewill not run until the oil has been refilled
to the proper level.
2.12CHARGING THEBATTERY ( ELECTRIC START
UNITS ONLY)
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will
remain around the battery for a long time after
it has been charged. The slightest spark can
ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion.
Such an explosion can shatter the battery and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
,_Do not permit smoking, open flame, sparks
or any other source of heat around a battery.
Wear protective goggles, rubber apron and
rubber gloves when working around a battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely
corrosive sulfuric acid solution that can cause
severe burns, if spill occurs flush area with
clear water immediately.
The battery shipped with the generatorhas been fully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolongedperiodsof time. If the battery is unable to crank the
engine, plug in the 12V charger includedin the accessory box
(see section"Chargingthe Battery"). RUNNING THEGENERATOR
DOESNOTCHARGE THE BATTERY.
Use battery chargerplug to keepthe battery chargedand readyfor
use. Batterycharging should be done in a dry location.
1. Plug charger into "Battery ChargerInput" jack, located on the
control panel.Plug wall receptacleend of the battery charger
into a 120 Volt AC wall outlet (Figure13).
2. Unplugbattery chargerfrom wall outlet and control paneljack
when generatoris going to be in use.
NOTE:
Do not use the battery charger for more than 48 hours at one
charge.
Figure 13 - Battery Charger Jack
BATTERY
CHARGER
INPUT
3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required
when operatingin adverseconditions noted below.
CheckOil Level
ChangeOil
CheckValveClearance
Service Air Filter
ReplaceSpark Plug
At Each Use
*Every 100 hours or Every Season
***Every Season
** Every200 hours or Every Season
Every Season
:i: Changeoil after first 30 hours of operation then every season.
* Changeoil and oil filter every monthwhen operating under heavyload or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air filter
parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
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