Generac Power Systems MC10000, Owner'S Manual

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Generac Portable Products MC10000 Extended Life Generator
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Your generator requires some assembly and is ready
for use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please call the generator helpline at
1–800–270–1408
IMPORTANT:
Any attempt to run the engine before it
has been serviced with the recommended oil will result
in an engine failure.
TO REMOVE GENERATOR
FROM CARTON
• Set the palleted carton on a rigid flat surface.
• Carefully cut bands around the shipping carton.
• Lift carton off the generator.
• Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Remove the generator from the shipping pallet.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or
damaged, call the generator helpline at
1–800–270–1408. Contents include:
• 10,000 Watt generator
• Owner’s and engine manuals
• 125 Volt, 30 Amp plug
• 125 Volt, 20 Amp plug
• 240 Volt, 30 Amp plug
• Battery charge cable
• Oil fill spout
• Spark arrestor screen
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
NOTE : When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the
future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF and SG rated SAE 30
weight. Use no special additives.
Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. DO NOT use
SAE 10W-40.
• Above 40°F, use SAE 10W–30 or SAE 30.
• Below 40°F, use synthetic 5W–20 or 5W–30.
To add oil to the generator:
• Make sure unit is on a level surface.
• Clean around oil fill cap and remove it.
• Remove oil dipstick, wipe clean and reinsert in
engine.
• Slowly fill engine with oil until it reaches the full mark
on the dipstick. Stop occasionally to check oil level.
Do not overfill.
• Install oil dipstick.
• Install oil fill cap. Hand tighten securely.
CAUTION!
Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly serviced with
the recommended oil will result in an engine
failure.
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a
pre–lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
10W–30, SAE 30
Synthetic 5W–20, 5W–30