Before Starting The Generator; Adding Engine Oil; Connecting Lp Fuel Tank - Generac Power Systems 006000-0 Owner's Manual

Operation
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600
Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 to 200
*Refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
Slow Cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800
*Submersible Pump (1 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500
*Sump Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800 to 1050
*Table Saw (10") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1750 to 2000
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 to 500
Toaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 to 1650
Weed Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices.

2.6 BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

Prior to operating the generator, engine oil and LP fuel will need to
be added, as follows:

2.6.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL

All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API)
Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special additives. Select
the oil's viscosity grade according to the expected operating
temperature (also see chart).
• Above 40° F, use SAE 30
• Below 40° F and down to 10° F, use 10W-30
• Below 10° F, use synthetic 5W-30
1 0W-30 1 0W-30
Synthetic 5W-30 Synt hetic 5 W-3 0
Any attempt to start the engine before it has
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been properly serviced with the recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap and dipstick.
• Wipe dipstick clean.
• Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening until it
reaches the full mark. Stop filling occasionally to check oil level.
Be careful not to over fill.
• Install oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.
• Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.
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SAE 30 SAE 30

2.6.2 CONNECTING LP FUEL TANK

Do not use or store LP cylinder in a building,
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garage or enclosed area except as authorized
by NFPA 58 or B149.2 (in Canada).
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Do not check for leaks with a match or flame.
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The cylinder valve should be left off (closed)
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when the generator is not in use.
Regulator inlet pressure range from LP tank is : 30 to 100 psi.
• Use only standard 20 pound capacity LP tanks with Type 1, right
hand Acme threads with this generator. Verify the requalification
date on the tank has not expired. Do not use rusted or damaged
cylinders.
• All new cylinders must be purged of air and moisture prior to
filling. Used cylinders that have not been plugged or kept closed
must also be purged.
• The purging process should be done by your propane gas
supplier.
• (Cylinders from an exchange supplier should have been purged
and filled properly already)
• Lift the tank and place carefully in the rear tank bracket and
tank shroud with the connection point facing the front of the
generator (Figure 10).
• Remove the safety plug or cap from the cylinder valve.
• Attach the connector snugly into the valve. Remember, turn the
plastic coupling from the hose right to tighten or clockwise.
• Always position the cylinder so the connection between the
valve and the regulator won't cause sharp bends or kinks in
the hose.
Figure 10 - Position Tank
• Check for leaks by spraying soapy water to the connections
being tested.
• If bubbles appear, become larger in size or increase in number,
a leak exists.
NOTE: