Battery Replacement(If Applicable); Service Airfilter; Cleansparkarrestor Screen(Carb Models) - Generac Power Systems GP7500E-5943-5 Owner's Manual

3.4.7 BATTERY R EPLACEMENT ( IF APPL/CABLE_
NOTE:
Thebattery shippedwith the generator has beenfully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolongedperiods of time. if the battery is unable to crank
the engine,plug in the 12V charger includedin the accessory
box (see the Charging a Battery section). RUNNING THE
GENERATOR D OESNOTCHARGE THE BATTERY. The part number
for this battery is 0Gg44g.
,A CAUTION!
,_The NEGATWE battery terminal should:
1. Always be DISCONNECTED FIRST.
2. Alwaysbe CONNECTED LAST.
Figure 15 - Battery Connections
RED (+)
BLACK(-)
3.5 SERVICE AIRFILTER
The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air filter. Clean the air filter every 50 hours or once a year
(Figure 16). Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty
conditions. The air filter part numberis 0G84420151.
1. Removeair filter cover.
2. Wash in soapy water.Squeezefilter dry in clean cloth (DONOT
TWIST).
3. Cleanair filter cover before re-installingit.
NOTE:
To order a new air filter, please contactthe nearest authorized
service centerat 1-888-436-3722.
Figure 16- Air Filter
KNOB TO OPENAIR BOX
351 CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN (CARB
MOOELS
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
and cleanthe screen at least once each year (Figure17). If unit is
used regularly,inspect and clean more often.
//_lf using the generator on any forest=covered,
brush=covered or grass=covered unimproved
land, it must equipped with a spark arrestor.
The spark arrestor must be maintained in good
condition by the owner/operator.
Cleanand inspectthe spark arrestor when the engine is at ambient
temperatureas follows:
1. Remove the spark arrestor screen from the muffler by
looseningthe clamp and removing the screw.
2. Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. DO NOT USEa defective screen. If screen is not
damaged,clean it with commercial solvent.
3. Replace the spark arrestor and secure with the clamp and
screw.
Figure 17 - Spark Arrestor Screen
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Spark _'i
Arrestor _ i
Cone i_ Spark
.... /Arrestor
_ Screen
C,amp