Generac Power Systems CENTURION 006104-1, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 1
Standards Index .............................................................3
General Information ................................................ 4
1.1 Unpacking ......................................................................4
1.1.1 Accessory Box ..................................................4
1.2 Assembly .......................................................................4
1.2.1 Assembling the Accessory Kit............................4
1.3 Emission Information .....................................................4
Operation ................................................................ 5
2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................5
2.2 Cord Sets and Connection Plugs ....................................6
2.2.1 120 VAC Duplex Receptacle ...............................6
2.2.2 120/240 VAC, 20 Amp Twistlock Receptacle ......6
2.3 How to Use the Generator ..............................................6
2.3.1 Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable .....................................................7
2.3.2 Connecting the Generator to a Building's
Electrical System ...............................................7
2.3.3 Connecting Electrical Loads ...............................7
2.4 Don’t Overload the Generator ..........................................7
2.5 Wattage Reference Guide ...............................................7
2.6 Before Starting the Generator .........................................8
2.6.1 Adding Engine Oil ..............................................8
2.6.2 Adding Gasoline .................................................8
2.7 To Start the Engine .........................................................9
2.8 Stopping the Engine .......................................................9
2.9 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ....................................9
2.9.1 Sensing Low Oil Level ........................................9
Maintenance ........................................................... 9
3.1 Maintenance Schedule ...................................................9
3.2 Product Specifications ..................................................10
3.2.1 Generator Specifications ..................................10
3.2.2 Engine Specifications .......................................10
3.3 General Recommendations ...........................................10
3.3.1 Generator Maintenance ....................................10
3.3.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................10
3.3.3 Engine Maintenance .........................................10
3.3.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................10
3.3.5 Changing the Oil ..............................................10
3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................11
3.3.7 Spark Arrestor .................................................11
3.4 Service Air Filter ...........................................................11
3.5 Valve
Clearance ............................................................12
3.6 General ........................................................................12
3.7 Long Term Storage .......................................................12
3.8 Other Storage Tips .......................................................12
Troubleshooting .................................................... 13
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................13
Warranty ............................................................... 14
Manual del propietario ..................................... 17
Manuel d'entretien ............................................ 35
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.