Summary of Contents for Guardian GTV/GTH-990/760 OHVI series
- Page 1 GTV/GTH-990/760 SERIES ENGINES Owner’s Manual • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • TROUBLESHOOTING • PARTS • WARRANTY AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT: 1-800-333-1322...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES TABLE OF CONTENTS This engine meets the U.S. EPA and California emissions regulations. To ensure that your GENERAL INFORMATION engine continues to meet these regulations, Service Information ..............2 refer to the following information and Engine Identification Decal Location ........2 instructions in this owner’s manual. -
Page 3: Oil And Fuel Information
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES precautions. Keep unauthorized personal away from batteries. OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION NOTE: Be sure to read these instructions carefully before Use only 12 volt negative (-) ground batteries with a minimum attempting to start or operate this equipment. Using old or rating of 675 cold-cranking amps at -17.8C (0 F). -
Page 4: Rules For Safe Operation
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Generac or your nearest Generac Authorized Service Dealer for starting, operating and servicing procedures. Study these RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION carefully before operating or servicing this equipment. -
Page 5: While Operating
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES • Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel • This engine requires an adequate flow of cooling air for its expansion. If the tank is overfilled, the fuel can flow onto a continued proper operation. -
Page 6: Operation & Maintenance
OPERATION GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service It is the owner’s/operator's responsibility to perform all safety classification SF or SG SAE 30 weight. -
Page 7: Stopping The Engine
OPERATION GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES 7. Move the choke lever to the OFF POSITION by MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE pushing it in or move choke control to RUN position. Allow engine to warm up for two minutes.. The owner/operator is responsible for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis;... -
Page 8: General Maintenance Recommendations
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES 2. When the oil is drained, install and tighten the oil drain plug. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 3. When changing the oil filter, use the RECOMMENDATIONS following instructions: A) Locate filter (Figure 4 or figure 5). CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL B) Place a suitable container beneath the oil filter and turn See the BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE section on... - Page 9 GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES Use the following instructions to clean or OPTION 2 replace the air cleaner components. Locate your Figure 8 - Canister Style Air Cleaner Components engine configuration (Figure 7 or figure 8) and follow the instruction. AIR FILTER ELEMENT, CAUTION: Never run this equipment without the...
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Page 10: Service And Adjustments
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES CLEANING SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE If the engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen, After the first 100 hours of operation, you inspect and clean the screen every 100 hours of operation should adjust the valve clearance in the engine. -
Page 11: Adjusting Valve To Rocker Arm Clearance
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES When valve clearance is correct, hold the pivot ball stud in place CAUTION: Avoid spray from the spark plug hole when with the allen wrench and tighten the rocker arm jam nut. cranking the engine slowly. Tighten the jam nut to 174 in/lbs. -
Page 12: Service Parts
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES SERVICE PARTS MODEL GTV-GTH-990 & GTV-GTH-760 Spark Plug (Champion RC14YC) P/N 0E7585 Spark Plug (NGK BKR4E) P/N 0E6037 Oil Filter (Black) P/N 070185B Oil Filter (Yellow) P/N 070185C Air Cleaner Element P/N 0D9723 Air Pre-cleaner P/N 0D4511 Air Filter, Primary (Canister Style, large) P/N 0E3557... -
Page 13: Notes
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES... - Page 14 GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES...
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Page 15: California Emission Control Warranty Statement
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together with Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac), are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your new engine.* New engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards for the state of California and the federal government. -
Page 16: Emission Control System Warranty
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1997 and later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year engines. The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use purchaser/owner and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter. -
Page 17: Generac Engine Warranty
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS’ TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GT SERIES ENGINES For a period of 2 (two) years of operation from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, is found to be defective under normal use and service, in accordance with the warranty schedule set forth below. -
Page 18: Maintenance Record
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES MAINTENANCE RECORD Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____ Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____ Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____ Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____ Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____... - Page 19 GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES MAINTENANCE RECORD Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____ Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____ Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____ Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____ Maintenance performed ______________________ Date __/__/__ Engine hours _____...
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