Fuel System; Diesel Fuel System; Specifications; Generator - Generac Power Systems 13694330200 Owner's Manual

General Information
FUEL SYSTEM
DIESR FUEL SYSTEM
Diesel fuel is supplied to the generator set from a base-mounted
fuel tank or external source.
Diesel fuels are less volatile than gaseous fuels, however, careless
installation can lead to safety hazards and/or serious problems
with engine/generator performance and reliability.
NOTE:
Appropriate care should be taken in applications where
extremely low ambient temperatures are possible to ensure the
temperature of the diesel fuel is not allowed to fall below levels
where "gelling" could occur.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERATOR
Refer to the data plate on the generator for rated watts, amperes,
frequency, voltage, phase and other pertinent information. Refer to
the drawings in the back of this manual for engine, cooling system,
and exhaust system specifications.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
The unit has been filled with 15W-40 engine oil at the factory. Use
a high-quality detergent oil classified "For Service SJ and CG/CH".
Detergent oils keep the engine cleaner and reduce carbon deposits.
Use oil having the following SAE viscosity rating, based on the
ambient temperature range anticipated before the next oil change
(Figure 1.3).
COOLANT
Use only de-ionized water and Ethylene glycol antifreeze (Propylene
glycol can also be used but should not be mixed with Ethylene gly-
col - see DANGER below). When adding coolant, always add the
recommended 50-50 mixture.
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A.
Do not remove the radiator pressure cap
.... while the engine is hot or serious burns from
boiling liquid or steam could result.
A.
Ethylene glycol base antifreeze Is poisonous.
.... Do not use mouth to siphon coolant from the
radiator, recovery bottle or any container.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Never
store used antifreeze in an open container
because animals are attracted to the smell
and taste of antifreeze even though It is poi-
sonous to them.
ACAUTIONI
A.
Do not use any chromate base rust Inhibitor
.... with propylene glycol base antifreeze. Using
any high silicate antifreeze boosters or addi-
tives also will cause overheating. We also
recommend that any soluble 011 Inhibitor Is
NOT USED for this equipment.
GEARBOX LUBBICATION
If the generator set is equipped with a gearbox, the appropriate
lubricant is SAE 90 gear oil.
Figure 1.3 - Engine Oil Recommendations
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SAE lOW
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SAE 20W
SAE 30
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SAE 40
SAE 1OW -30
SAE lOW -40
SAE 10W ·60
SAE l5W -40 mineral base
SAE 15W -40 semisynthetic base
SAE 20W ·60 semisynthetic base
SAE 5W -30 synthetic base
SAE OW ·30 synthetic base
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