Generac Power Systems Guardian Ultra Source 004451-1, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Portable Generator System
Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thouroughly ............................... 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 2
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 ..................................4
1.2.2 Assembling the Handle ......................................4
1.2.3 Battery Connection ............................................4
1.3 Emissions Information ....................................................5
Section 2 – Operation ............................................. 6
2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................6
2.2 Cord Sets and Connection Plugs ....................................7
2.2.1 120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle ...............7
2.2.2 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Receptacle ..................7
2.2.3 120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle ............................8
2.2.4 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle .....................8
2.2.5 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle .........................8
2.2.6 120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle ................8
2.3 How to Use the Generator ..............................................9
2.3.1 Grounding the Generator ....................................9
2.3.2 Connecting Electrical Loads ...............................9
2.3.3 Generator Location ............................................9
2.4 Don’t Overload the Generator ..........................................9
2.5 Wattage Reference Guide .............................................10
2.6 Before Starting the Generator .......................................10
2.6.1 Adding Engine Oil ............................................10
2.6.2 Adding Gasoline ...............................................10
2.7 To Start the Engine .......................................................11
2.8 Stopping the Engine .....................................................11
2.9 Automatic Idle Control ..................................................12
2.10 Cold Weather Operation/De-icer ....................................12
2.11 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System .............................12
2.11.1
Initial Start-up ..................................................12
2.11.2 Sensing Low Oil Pressure ................................12
2.11.3 Restarting ........................................................12
2.12 Charging a Battery .......................................................12
Section 3 – Maintenance ...................................... 13
3.1 Maintenance Schedule .................................................13
3.2 Product Specifications ..................................................13
3.2.1 Generator Specifications ..................................13
3.2.2 Engine Specifications .......................................13
3.3 General Recommendations ...........................................13
3.3.1 Generator Maintenance ....................................13
3.3.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................14
3.3.3 Engine Maintenance .........................................14
3.3.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................14
3.3.5 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ..........................14
3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................14
3.4 Service Air Cleaner .......................................................14
3.5 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen.........................................15
3.6 Adjusting Valve Clearance ............................................15
3.7 Storage
.......................................................................16
3.8 Long Term Storage .......................................................16
3.9 Other Storage Tips .......................................................16
Section 4 – Troubleshooting ................................. 17
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................17
Section 5 – Notes ................................................. 18
Section 6 – Warranty ............................................ 20