Section 2 - Operation; Know The Generator - Generac Power Systems Guardian Ultra Source 004451-1 Owner's Manual

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions
Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet Federal and California
emission requirements. See the table below to determine the
compliance period for this generator. The displacement of the
engine is listed on the Emissions Compliance Label.
Displacement
≥ 66 cc - < 225 CC
≥ 225 cc

2.1 KNOW THE GENERATOR

Read the Owner's Manual and Safety Rules before operating
this generator.
Compare the generator to this illustration to become familiarized
with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.
1. 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle – This receptacle allows
the capability to recharge a 12 volt DC storage battery with
provided battery charge cables.
2. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle – Supplies electrical
power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single-phase,
60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
3. 120 Volt AC, 20A Duplex GFCI Receptacle – Supplies ground
fault protected electrical power for operation of 120 volt AC 20
amp, single-phase, 60 Hz electric lighting, appliances, tools
and motor loads.
4. 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle – Supplies electrical
power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single-phase,
60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
5. 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle – Supplies
electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
30 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance,
tool and motor loads.
6. 120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle – Supplies electrical
power for the operation of 120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp, single-
phase, 60 Hz, welder or motor loads.
7. Air Cleaner – Filters intake air as it is drawn into the engine.
8. Choke Knob – Used when starting a cold engine.
9. Winter/Summer Valve – See "Cold Weather Operation."
(Section 2, page 12.)
10. Circuit Breakers (AC) – Each receptacle is provided with a
push-to-reset circuit breaker to protect the generator against
electrical overload. (50 amp uses toggle reset)
11. Fuel Tank – Tank holds 16 U.S. gallons of fuel.
12. Grounding Lug – Ground the generator to an approved earth
ground here. See the Grounding the Generator section for
details.
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Section 2 – Operation
Portable Generator System
Category Compliance Period
A 500 Hours
B 250 Hours
C 125 Hours
A 1000 Hours
B 500 Hours
C 250 Hours
13. Idle Control Switch – The idle control runs the engine at
normal (high) speeds when there is an electrical load present
and runs the engine at idle (low) speeds when a load is not
present.
14. Start/Run/Stop Switch – Controls the operation of the
generator.
15. Oil Fill – Use this point to add oil to engine.
16. Fuse - 10 Amp – Protects the DC control circuit from overload.
If this fuse element has melted open the engine will not be able
to crank and start.
Figure 4 - Control Panel
10 1 17
6 5
Figure 5 - Generator Controls
11
7
13 2 3
10
15
12
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