Generac Power Systems 005845-0, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Portable Generator System
Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 1
Standards Index .............................................................3
Section 1 – General Information ............................. 4
1.1 Unpacking ......................................................................4
1.1.1 Accessory Box ..................................................4
1.2 Assembly .......................................................................4
1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit and Frame Foot ..........4
Section 2 – Operation ............................................. 5
2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................5
2.1.1 Battery Connection (XG7000E & XG8000E) .......6
2.2 Hourmeter ......................................................................6
2.3 Cord Sets and Connection Plugs ....................................6
2.3.1 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle .......6
2.3.2 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle .....................6
2.4 How to Use the Generator ..............................................7
2.4.1
System Ground ..................................................7
2.4.2 Grounding the Generator ....................................7
2.4.3 Neutral to Frame Grounding ...............................8
2.4.4 Connecting Electrical Loads ...............................8
2.5 Don’t Overload the Generator ..........................................8
2.6 Wattage Reference Guide ...............................................8
2.7 Before Starting the Generator .........................................9
2.7.1 Adding Engine Oil ..............................................9
2.7.2 Adding Gasoline .................................................9
2.8 To Start the Engine .......................................................10
2.8.1 Manual (Recoil) Starting ..................................10
2.8.2 Electric Starting (XG7000E & XG8000E) ..........11
2.9 Stopping the Engine .....................................................11
2.10 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System .............................11
2.10.1
Restarting ........................................................11
2.11 Charging a Battery .......................................................11
Section 3 – Maintenance ...................................... 11
3.1 Maintenance Schedule .................................................11
3.2 Product Specifications ..................................................11
3.2.1 Generator Specifications ..................................11
3.2.2 Engine Specifications .......................................12
3.2.3 Emissions Information .....................................12
3.3 General Recommendations ...........................................12
3.3.1 Generator Maintenance ....................................12
3.3.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................13
3.3.3 Engine Maintenance .........................................13
3.3.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................13
3.3.5 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ..........................13
3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................13
3.4 Service Air Cleaner .......................................................13
3.5 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen.........................................13
3.6 General
........................................................................14
3.7 Long Term Storage .......................................................14
3.8 Other Storage Tips .......................................................15
Section 4 – Battery Service .................................. 15
4.1 Battery Replacement (XG7000E & XG8000E) ...............15
Section 5 – Troubleshooting ................................. 16
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................16
Section 6 – Notes ................................................. 17
Section 7 – Warranty ............................................ 18
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm.