Generac Power Systems 005396-0, Owner'S Manual

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Section 3 — Maintenance
3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Maintenance Daily Every Season
Check Oil Level
Service Air Pre-Cleaner **
Change Oil and Oil Filter‡ *
Clean Spark Arrestor
Screen
Check Valve Clearance ***
Service Air Cleaner **
Replace Spark Plugs
‡ Change oil after first 8 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 15 KW 17.5 KW
Rated Max. Power 15.0 kW 17.5 kW
Surge Power 22.5 kW 26.25 kW
Rated AC Voltage 120/240 120/240
Rated Max AC Load
Current @ 240V 62.5 Amps 72.9 Amps
Current @ 120V 125.0 Amps 145.8 Amps
Rated Frequency 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM
Phase Single Phase Single Phase
Rated DC Voltage 12 Volts 12 Volts
Rated Max DC Load
Current @ 12 Volts 10 Amperes 10 Amperes
3.2.2 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Horsepower @ 3600 RPM 30
Displacement 992cc
Spark Plug Type Champion RC14YC or Equivalent
Spark Plug Gap 0.040 inch or (1.01 mm)
Gasoline Capacity 16 U.S. gallons
Oil Type Summer – SAE 30, Winter –
5W-30 Synthetic or 10W-30
Oil Capacity w/ Filter Change = 1.7 Qts., w/o
Filter Change = 1.4 Qts.
Run Time/Fuel Consumption-1/2
Load 10 Hours / 1.6 gallons per hour
3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
the warranty, the operator must maintain the generator as instructed
in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly
maintain the generator.
All adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual should
be made at least once each season. Follow the requirements in the
"Maintenance Schedule" chart.
NOTE:
Once a year, replace the spark plug and replace the air filter. A
new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture
and help the engine run better and last longer.
3.3.1 GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry.
Operate and store the unit in a clean dry environment where it will not
be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors.
Cooling air slots in the generator must not become clogged with snow,
leaves, or any other foreign material.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and clean when
dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are visible on its
exterior surface.
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Never insert any object or tool through the air
cooling slots, even if the engine is not running.