Generac XP Serie Manuel D'entretien page 12

Maintenance
2.10.3 RESTARTING
If trying to restart the engine within 10 seconds after it shuts down,
the engine may NOT start. The system needs 5 to 10 seconds to
reset.
If the engine is restarted after such a shutdown and the low oil
pressure has not been corrected, the engine will run for about 10
seconds as described above and then stop.
2.11 CHARGING A BATTERY
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
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gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will
remain around the battery for a long time after
it has been charged. The slightest spark can
ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion.
Such an explosion can shatter the battery and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
Do not permit smoking, open flame, sparks or
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any other source of heat around a battery. Wear
protective goggles, rubber apron and rubber
gloves when working around a battery. Battery
electrolyte fluid is an extremely corrosive
sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe
burns. If spill occurs flush area with clear water
immediately.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery charged and ready for
use. Battery charging should be done in a dry location.
1. Plug charger into "Battery Charger Input" jack, located on the
control panel. Plug wall receptacle end of the battery charger
into a 120 Volt AC wall outlet (Figure 13).
Figure 13 - Battery Charger Jack
2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet and control panel jack
when generator is going to be in use.
Do not use the battery charger for more than 48 hours at one
charge.
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NOTE:
3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required
when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Check Oil Level
Change Oil and Oil Filter‡
Clean Spark Arrestor Screen
Check Valve Clearance
Service Air Cleaner
Replace Spark Plug
‡ Change oil after first 30 hours of operation then every season.
* Change oil and oil filter every month when operating under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air cleaner
parts if very dirty.
*** Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
3.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.2.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Model # .................................................................................005708-0
Rated Max. Power ...................................................................8.0 kW**
Surge Power ................................................................................12 kW
Rated AC Voltage ......................................................................120/240
Rated Max AC Load
Current @ 240V .............................................................33.3 Amps**
Current @ 120V .............................................................66.7 Amps**
Rated Frequency .................................................... 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM
Phase ................................................................................ Single Phase
Rated DC Voltage ...................................................................... 12 Volts
** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited by, such factors
as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc..
Maximum power decreases about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet above sea level;
and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60° F)
ambient temperature.
3.2.2 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Horsepower @ 3600 RPM ....................................................14.5
Displacement ............................................................................... 410cc
Spark Plug Type ...................................Champion RC14YC or Equivalent
Spark Plug Gap ............................................... 0.030 inch or (0.76 mm)
Gasoline Capacity ............................................................ 9 U.S. gallons
Oil Type.................................... See Chart in "Adding Engine Oil" Section
Oil Capacity ................................................ w/ Filter Change = 1.5 Qts.
Run Time/Fuel Consumption-1/2 Load .. 12 Hours / .73 gallons per hour
Class II Emission Certified
At Each Use
*Every Season
Every Season
***Every Season
**Every Season
Every Season
w/o Filter Change = 1.2 Qts.