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Owner’s
Manual

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safety instructions which, if not

followed, could endanger the

personal safety and/or property

of you and others. Read and fol-

low all instructions in the manual

before attempting to operate this

unit.

Model GN,GH,GSH-220

7.8 HP

•  Safety
•  Operation
•  Maintenance
•  Warranty

SERIES

ENGINES

Summary of Contents for GH-220

Page 1: ...instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal safety and or property of you and others Read and fol low all instructions in the manual before attempting to operate this unit Model GN...

Page 2: ...ne The engine can operate safely efficiently and reliably only if it is properly operated and main tained Many accidents are caused by failing to follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions Gen...

Page 3: ...uching Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder area Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest covered grass covered brush covered u...

Page 4: ...D FUEL INFORMATION NOTE Be sure to read these instructions carefully before attempting to start or operate this equipment Using old or improper oil or fuel can cause engine damage Any attempt to crank...

Page 5: ...e oil 1 Check the engine oil level before starting the engine each time after the initial start If the oil level is below the point of overflowing or below the top hatch mark fill to the proper level...

Page 6: ...he engine by moving the RUN STOP SWITCH Figure 2 to the STOP position 3 Close the fuel shut off valve if so equipped Low Oil Pressure System Some engine applications may be equipped with a low oil pre...

Page 7: ...ts the filter adapter then tighten an additional 3 4 turn 4 Remove the oil fill plug and insert a clean funnel into the plug opening Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil POUR SLOWLY The appropr...

Page 8: ...the spark plug Replace spark plug with Generac P N 0E7585 The correct air gap is 0 76mm 0 030 in Replace the plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year whichever comes first This will help t...

Page 9: ...r damage to the equipment Operating the engine at low engine speeds with heavy loads may shorten the engine s life CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS The carburetor of the engine is pre set at the factory The car...

Page 10: ...ter heater or clothes dryer 1 Run the engine for about five 5 minutes to warm up NOTE Alcohol blended fuel or gasohol attracts moisture which can lead to the separation and formation of acids during s...

Page 11: ...se from the cylinder cyl inder head fins blower housing rotating screen and muffler area 6 Close the fuel shut off valve other storage tips 1 Do not store gasoline from one season to another 2 Replace...

Page 12: ...l off road engine equipment owner you should however be aware that Generac Power Systems may deny you warranty coverage if your utility small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect...

Page 13: ...anufacturer 10 Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the California Air Resources Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing...

Page 14: ...arranty coverage if your small off road equipment type engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your smal...

Page 15: ...e the warranty obligations of the manufacturer 10 Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts will be...

Page 16: ...stallation As with all mechanical devices the GSH Series engines need periodic part s service and replacement to perform well This warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life...