Generac GP Serie Manuel D'entretien page 2

Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 1
Standards Index .............................................................3
General Information ................................................ 4
1.1 Unpacking ......................................................................4
1.1.1 Accessory Box ..................................................4
1.2 Assembly .......................................................................4
1.2.1 Assembling the Accessory Kit............................4
1.2.2 Battery Cable Connection (Electric Start Only) ....5
Operation ................................................................ 5
2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................5
2.2 Hourmeter ......................................................................7
2.3 Cord Sets and Connection Plugs ....................................7
2.3.1 120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle ...............7
2.3.2 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp, Receptacle ....................7
2.3.3 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle .......7
2.3.4 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle .....................8
2.4 How to Use the Generator ..............................................8
2.4.1 Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable .....................................................8
2.4.2 Connecting the Generator to a Building's
Electrical System ...............................................9
2.5 Don't Overload the Generator ..........................................9
2.6 Wattage Reference Guide ...............................................9
2.7 Before Starting the Generator .......................................10
2.7.1 Adding Engine Oil ............................................10
2.7.2 Adding Gasoline ...............................................10
2.8 Starting Pull Start Engines ............................................11
2.9 Starting Electric Start Engines ......................................11
2.9.1 Manual Start ....................................................12
2.10 Stopping the Engine .....................................................12
2.11 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ..................................12
2.11.1 Sensing Low Oil Level ......................................12
2.12 Charging the Battery (Electric Start Units Only) .............12
Maintenance ......................................................... 13
3.1 Performing Scheduled Maintenance .............................13
3.2 Maintenance Schedule .................................................13
3.3 Product Specifications ..................................................13
3.3.1 Generator Specifications ..................................13
3.3.2 Engine Specifications .......................................13
3.3.3 Emissions Information .....................................13
3.4 General Recommendations ...........................................13
3.4.1 Generator Maintenance ....................................13
3.4.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................14
3.4.3 Engine Maintenance .........................................14
3.4.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................14
3.4.5 Changing the Oil ..............................................14
3.4.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................14
3.4.7 Battery Replacement (if applicable) ..................14
3.5 Service Air Cleaner .......................................................15
3.5.1 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen (CARB models) ...15
3.6 Valve Clearance ............................................................15
3.7 General ........................................................................15
3.8 Long Term Storage .......................................................16
3.9 Other Storage Tips .......................................................16
Troubleshooting .................................................... 17
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................17
Warranty ............................................................... 18
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO ............................. 23
MANUEL D'ENTRETIEN...................................... 47