Generac Portable Products 10000EXL, Owner'S Manual

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Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator
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BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
CAUTION!
Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil results in an engine failure.
• Make sure unit is on a level surface.
• Follow the oil recommendations and oil fill instructions
given in the engine owner’s manual.
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a
pre–lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Gasoline
WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not
light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
WARNING!
Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leave room for expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator.
Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with
gasoline. Do Not overfill the gas tank.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap; remove cap.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow 1/2" of tank space for fuel
expansion, as shown in Figure 4.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol–blended fuels
(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See
“Storage”. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
IMPORTANT: When running your unit in cold weather
be sure to shelter the unit from the wind.
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
CAUTION!
Never start or stop the unit with
electrical loads connected AND with the connected
devices turned on.
Starting the Engine
• Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
• Make sure the Idle Control switch is turned OFF.
• Open the fuel shut–off valve.
• Set the Ignition switch to the On (–) position.
• Pull choke control out to close choke.
NOTE: If engine is warm, you may not need as much
choke.
For Electric Start:
• Press the Run/Stop switch to the “RUN” position, Press
the electric start button, located on the generator cradle
opposite the control panel, until engine cranks.
• Use short starting cycles (15 sec. per min.) to prolong
starter life. Extended cranking can damage starter motor.
CAUTION!
If starting the engine with the electric
starter, always operate the engine with the battery
connected. This ensures that the battery will be recharged.
Figure 4 — Fuel Level