Generac Portable Products 10000EXL, Owner'S Manual

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Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator
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• When the engine starts, open the choke gradually as
engine warms up up by pushing in on the choke handle.
• Set the Idle Control On/Off switch to the “On”
position.
For Manual Start:
• Grasp starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel
some resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid full arm
stroke. Let rope return slowly. Do Not let rope “snap
back” against starter. Repeat, if necessary, with choke
opened slightly.
• When engine starts, open the choke gradually as the
engine warms up by pushing in on the choke handle.
• Set the Idle Control On/Off switch to the “On”
position.
Applying Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for about three minutes
after starting.
• Plug in the desired 120 or 240 Volt AC, single phase,
60 Hertz electrical loads.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up
the rated watts (or Amps) of all loads to be connected
at one time. This total should not be greater than the
rated wattage/amperage capacity of the generator. See
“Don’t Overload the Generator” on page 12 for details.
Stopping the Engine
• Disconnect all electrical loads.
• Turn “Off” Idle Control switch.
• Run engine at no–load for three minutes.
• Set the Ignition switch to the “Stop” position.
• Close the fuel shut–off valve.
Operating Automatic Idle Control
This switch is designed to greatly improve fuel economy.
When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only run at
its normal high governed engine speed when an electrical
load is connected. The engine will run at a reduced speed
when no load is present. With the switch OFF, the engine
will run constantly at the normal high engine speed.
Always have the switch OFF when starting and
stopping the engine.
Charging a Battery
Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. Do Not
use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. Do Not use
the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
WARNING!
Storage batteries give off explosive
hydrogen 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.
WARNING!
Do Not permit smoking, open
flame, sparks or 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 caustic
sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns. If
spill occurs, flush area with clear water immediately.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
• Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. Do Not use tap water.
• If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they
are installed and are tight.
• If necessary, clean battery terminals.
• Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel
receptacle identified by the words “12–VOLTS D.C.”.
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to
the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 5).