Generac GP Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire page 2

Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Replacement Hazard Labels ........... 3
UL4200 Warning ............................. 5
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 6
Know Your Generator ..................... 7
Emissions ........................................ 7
Hour Meter ...................................... 8
Connection Plugs ............................ 8
COsense® ...................................... 8
Remove Contents from Carton ..... 10
Assembly ....................................... 10
Battery Cable Connection (electric
start only) ...................................... 11
Add Engine Oil .............................. 11
Fuel ............................................... 11
LP Requirements .......................... 12
Section 3 Operation .................... 14
Operation and Use Questions ....... 14
Before Starting Engine .................. 14
Verify engine oil level is correct. .... 14
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 14
Grounding the Portable Generator 14
Know Generator Limits .................. 15
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 16
Starting Gasoline Pull Start Engines .
16
Starting LP Pull Start Engines .......17
Starting Gasoline Electric Start En-
gines ..............................................17
Starting LP Electric Start Engines .17
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...18
Charging the Battery (electric start
units only) ......................................18
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................19
Maintenance ..................................19
Maintenance Schedule ..................19
Preventive Maintenance ................19
Engine Maintenance ......................19
Battery Replacement (if applicable) 21
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrestor 21
Valve Clearance ............................22
Storage ..........................................22
Troubleshooting .............................24
Wiring Diagram ..............................26
Notes .............................................27
CALIFORNIA WARNING
Can expose you to benzene, a carcinogen
and reproductive toxicant
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
(000759a)