Generac Power Systems GP7500E GP SERIES, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator i
Section 1 Safety
1.1 Introduction ....................................................1
1.2 Read This Manual Thoroughly .....................1
1.3 Safety Rules ...................................................1
1.4 General Hazards ............................................2
1.5 Exhaust and Location Hazards ....................2
1.6 Electrical Hazards ..........................................3
1.7 Fire Hazards ...................................................3
1.8 Unit Identification Label ................................3
Section 2 Assembly
2.1 Unpacking ......................................................5
2.1.1 Accessory Kits ....................................................5
2.2 Assembly ........................................................5
2.2.1 Required Tools ...................................................5
2.2.2 Installing Wheels ................................................5
2.2.3 Installing Frame Feet ..........................................5
2.2.4 Installing Handle .................................................6
2.2.5 Battery Cables ....................................................6
2.3 Emission Information ....................................6
Section 3 Operation
3.1 Know the Generator ......................................7
3.1.1 Connection Plugs ...............................................7
3.2 Hour Meter ......................................................8
3.3 How to Use the Generator .............................9
3.3.1 Grounding Generator if Used as Portable ..........9
3.3.2 Connecting to Building Electrical System ...........9
3.4 Do Not Overload Generator ........................10
3.5 Wattage Reference Guide ...........................10
3.6 Before Starting Generator ...........................10
3.6.1 Add Engine Oil .................................................10
3.6.2 Add Gasoline ....................................................11
3.7 Starting Electric Start Engine .....................12
3.7.1 Manual Start .....................................................12
3.8 Stopping Engine ..........................................12
3.9 Low Oil Level Shutdown .............................12
Section 4 Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance Schedule ................................ 13
4.2 Product Specifications ................................ 13
4.2.1 Generator Specifications ...................................13
4.2.2 Engine Specifications ........................................13
4.3 Clean Exterior Surfaces .............................. 13
4.3.1 General .............................................................13
4.3.2 Cleaning ...........................................................14
4.4 Check Engine Oil Level ............................... 14
4.5 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 14
4.6 Clean/Replace Air Filter .............................. 15
4.7 Fuel Filter Replacement .............................. 15
4.8 Clean/Gap/Replace Spark Plug .................. 15
4.9 Battery Replacement (if applicable) .......... 16
4.10 Check/Adjust Valve Clearance ................. 16
4.10.1 Check Valve Clearance ..................................16
4.10.2 Adjust Valve Clearance ..................................16
4.11 Storage ....................................................... 17
4.11.1 General ...........................................................17
4.11.2 Long Term Storage ........................................17
4.11.3 Additional Storage Tips ..................................18
Section 5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Troubleshooting .......................................... 19
5.1.1 Troubleshooting Guide .....................................19
5.2 Replacement Service Parts ........................ 20
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