Generac Power Systems 1470-0, Owner'S Manual

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7000EXL Extended Life Generator
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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Fuel Tank
Idle Control Switch
Choke Lever
Start Button
12 Volt DC, 10 Amp
Receptacle
Run/Stop Switch
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Receptacle
Circuit Breakers (AC)
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
Spark Arrester Muffler
Air Cleaner
Grounding Fastener
12 Volt DC,10 Amp Receptacle — Recharge a
discharged 12 Volt automotive type battery through this
receptacle.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and foam
pre–cleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust sucked
into the engine. Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.
Grounding Fastener — Used for proper grounding of
unit.
Idle Control Switch — With this switch set to ON,
generator automatically reduces engine speed when no
load is connected and increases engine to proper speed
when load is applied. However, be sure switch is OFF when
starting engine.
Run/Stop Switch — Set this switch to "Run" before
starting engine. Set switch to "Stop" to switch OFF engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
Start Button — When pressed, cranks engine to start.