Engine manual If any parts are missing or damaged, Call: Generac Generator Web: www.generac-portables.com _This is the safety alert symbol. It is usedto alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messagesthat follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The generator's revolving field is driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single-cylinder engine. 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 notice.
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• The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or any unqualified person to operate the generator. • Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device while standing in water, while barefoot or while hands or feet are wet Death or serious injury from electrocution may result.
Your g enerator requires some assembly andisready f or useafterit has been properly s erviced withthe recommended oiland fuel. If you have any problems with generator, please call the generator 1-800-270-1408. IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has been serviced with the recommended oil wilt result in an engine failure.
• Withthewheels o n,youcannowllft upthehandle e nd andattach t hesupport legwith20mm cap screws a nd locknuts. • Check e ach fastener to ensure i t issecure a nd thetires areinflated b etween 1 5-40 P SL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Add Oil CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended...
KNOWYOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Oit Fill Cap Circuit Breakers (AC)__,,_ 120 Volt AC, 30 A Receptacle 120/240Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle...
OPERATING GENERATOR CAUTION! electrical loadsconnected AND with the connected Never start or stop unit with devices turned ON. Starting the Engine Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Follow these start instructionsteps in numerical order: Turn the fuel valveto the "On" position (Figure 4). Make sure the Idle Control switch is in "Off' position (Figure 5).
Stopping Engine • Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles.Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on. • Put the idle control switch in the "Off' • Let engine run at no-load for 30 seconds to stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and alternator.
COLD WEATH OPERATION Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point),your generator may experience icingof the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a temporary shelter: • Cut off all flaps. •...
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120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Receptacle Use a NEMA LI4-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250VoltAC loads at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure I I).You can use the same 4-wire cord you plan to run a 120Volt load. IlP, Tolp,11loltllHr:T_r_l 4-Wire Cord Set Y (Hot)
DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR Capacity You must make sure your generator can supply enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you wilt power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: Select the items you will power at the same time. Total the rated (running) watts of these items.Thisis the amount of power your generator must produce to keep your items running.
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum SurgeWatts ... Continuous Wattage Capacity ... Power Factor ... Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load Current: At 120Volts ... At 240 Volts ... Phase... Rated Frequency ... FuelTank Capacity ... ShippingWeight ... GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis;that all discrepancies are corrected;...
Solution Reset circuit breaker. Check and repair. Connect another device that is in good condition. Contact Generac service facility. Disconnect shorted electrical load. See "Don't Overload the Generator" on page I I. Contact Generac Power Systems service facility. Contact Generac service facility.
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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 presented.
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