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Generac Power Systems XP Series Owner's Manual

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50Hz XP Series Portable Generator
Australia 1 800 333 28. New Zealand 09 269 1160
DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES! ONLY use OUTSIDE far away
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from windows, doors and vents!
NOT INTENDED FOr USE IN crITIcAL LIFE SUPPOrT
‹
APPLIcATIONS.
SAVE this Manual. Provide this manual to any operator of
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the generator.

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual 50Hz XP Series Portable Generator DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES! ONLY use OUTSIDE far away ‹ from windows, doors and vents! NOT INTENDED FOr USE IN crITIcAL LIFE SUPPOrT ‹ APPLIcATIONS. SAVE this Manual. Provide this manual to any operator of ‹...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............. 1 Maintenance ............11 Performing Scheduled Maintenance ......11 read this Manual Thoroughly ......... 1 Maintenance Schedule ..........11 Safety rules ............1 Product Specifications ..........12 3.3.1 Generator Specifications ........12 General Information ..........4 3.3.2 Engine Specifications ........12 General Recommendations ...........12 Unpacking ..............4 3.4.1...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction INTrODUcTION SAFETY rULES Thank you for purchasing this model by Generac Power Systems, Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to the Inc. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, generator, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are...

  • Page 4: Electrical Hazards

    Safety Rules GENErAL HAZArDS EXHAUST & LOcATION HAZArDS • Never operate in an enclosed area or indoors! NEVEr use in • NEVER operate in an enclosed area, in a vehicle, or indoors the home, in a vehicle, or in partly enclosed areas such as EVEN IF doors and windows are open.

  • Page 5: Fire Hazards

    Safety Rules • The National Electric Code (NEC) requires the frame and external MODEL NO: electrically conductive parts of the generator be properly connected to an approved earth ground. Local electrical codes SERIAL NO: may also require proper grounding of the generator. Consult with a local electrician for grounding requirements in the area.

  • Page 6: General Information

    General Information 1.1 UNPAcKING 1.2.2 baTTery coNNecTIoN • Remove all packaging material. NOTE: • Remove separate accessory box. The battery shipped with the generator has been fully charged. • Remove carton off the generator. A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for prolonged periods of time.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation 2.1 KNOw THE GENErATOr 7. Spark Plug - See the Maintenance Schedule and Engine Specification sections for details. read the Owner’s Manual and Safety rules before operating 8. Oil Filter - See the Maintenance Schedule and Engine this generator. Specification sections for details.
  • Page 8 Operation Figure 4 - 6,400 Watt control Panel Figure 5 - Generator controls 410cc Engine for 5.6 & 6.4 kW Models...

  • Page 9: Hourmeter - With Reset

    Operation 2.2 HOUrMETEr - wITH rESET 2.3 cONNEcTION PLUGS The Hourmeter tracks hours of operation for scheduled maintenance 2.3.1 230 Vac, 15 aMP, as/NZs 3112 recePTacLe (see chart) (Figure 6). This is a 230 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 15 Amp Operation: Push and release the reset button to toggle between push-to-reset circuit breaker (Figure 7).

  • Page 10: How To Use The Generator

    Operation 2.4 HOw TO USE THE GENErATOr 2.4.1 sysTeM GroUND To obtain contact information for the nearest authorized dealer, The generator has a system ground that connects the generator contact AllPower Industries. For Australia 1 800 333 28, for New frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output Zealand 09 269 1160.

  • Page 11: Overload Prevention

    Operation Figure 8 - Grounding the Generator SA E 30 10W -3 0 Synthetic 5W-3 0 Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has ‹ been properly serviced with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure. 1.

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine (Electric Start Only)

    Operation 1. Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do IMPOrTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload not use any gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol. Do individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against not mix oil with gasoline. overload with push-to-reset type circuit breakers.

  • Page 13: Stopping The Engine

    Maintenance 2.9 STOPPING THE ENGINE 3. Do not plug in the 12V battery charger adapter into the generator outlets while engine is running to charge the battery. 1. Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from (The generator has an automatic battery charger on board that generator panel receptacles.

  • Page 14: Product Specifications

    Maintenance 3.3 PrODUcT SPEcIFIcATIONS NOTE: Once a year replace the spark plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug and a clean air filter assure proper fuel-air 3.3.1 GeNeraTor sPecIFIcaTIoNs mixture, and help the engine run better and last longer. Model Rated Max.

  • Page 15: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter

    Maintenance 3.4.5 cHaNGING THe oIL aND oIL FILTer 3.4.7 baTTery rePLaceMeNT Change the oil and oil filter after the first 30 hours of operation. The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully Change the oil every 100 hours or every season thereafter. If charged.

  • Page 16: Clean Spark Arrestor Screen

    Maintenance 3.4.10 aDJUsTING VaLVe cLearaNce Figure 14 - air Filter After the first 50 hours of operation, check the valve clearance BASE in the engine and adjust if necessary. Important: If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedure or the proper tools are not available, please take the generator to the nearest service center to have the valve clearance adjusted.

  • Page 17: General

    Maintenance Figure 16 - Valve clearance adjustment To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer, as follows: 1. Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank. Use a commercially available, non-conductive vacuum siphon. Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away from open flame.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 4.1 TrOUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PrOBLEM cAUSE cOrrEcTION Engine is running, but no Ac output 1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. is available. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connected device is bad. 3.

  • Page 19: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 20 Manual Part No. 0K2057 Rev. A (01/16/12) Printed in U.S.A.

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