Overload Prevention; Before Starting The Generator; Adding Engine Oil; Adding Gasoline - Generac Power Systems XP Series Owner's Manual

Figure 8 - Grounding the Generator

2.5 OVErLOAD PrEVENTION

Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity
can result in damage to the generator and to connected electrical
devices. Observe the following to prevent overloading the unit:
• Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected
at one time. This total should NOT be greater than the
generator's wattage capacity.
• The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The
rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be
found on a data label or decal affixed to the device.
• If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply
volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps =
watts).
• Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about
three times more watts of power for starting than for running.
This surge of power lasts only a few seconds when starting
such motors. Make sure to allow for high starting wattage when
selecting electrical devices to connect to the generator:
1. Figure the watts needed to start the largest motor.
2. Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected
loads.

2.6 BEFOrE STArTING THE GENErATOr

Prior to operating the generator, engine oil and gasoline 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 4 Deg. C, use SAE 30
• Below 4 Deg. C and down to -12 Deg. C, use 10W-30
• Use synthetic 5W-30 for all temperature ranges.
10W -3 0
Synthetic 5W-3 0
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
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been properly serviced with the recommended oil may
result in an engine failure.
1. Place generator on a level surface (not to exceed 15° in any
direction).
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.
3. Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening until it
reaches the full mark. Stop filling occasionally to check oil
level. The engine is full when the oil level reaches the bottom
threads of the mating oil fill cap (Figure 9).
4. Install the oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.
5. Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.
Figure 9 – oil Level

2.6.2 aDDING GasoLINe

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NEVEr fill fuel tank indoors. Avoid spilling gasoline on
hot engine. Allow engine to cool entirely before adding
fuel. NEVEr fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel
tank. Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
EXPLOSIVE.
$ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave room for fuel
expansion. If the fuel tank is overfilled, fuel can over flow
onto a hot engine and cause fire or an explosion. wipe
up any spilled fuel immediately.
Operation
SA E 30
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