Generac Power Systems MEGA 2500, Owner'S Manual

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CARTON CONTENTS
The following parts are shipped loose with your
Generator:
•
Main Unit — Generator with wheels and guide handle
• Wire Form
• Battery Charge Cables
Become familiar with each piece before assembling the
Generator. Check all contents against the illustration on
Page 5. If any parts are missing or damaged, call the
Generator Helpline at 1-800-270–1408.
TO REMOVE GENERATOR
FROM CARTON
• Remove loose parts included with Generator.
• Slice two corners at guide handle end of carton from
top to bottom so the panel can be folded down flat,
then remove all packing material.
• Raise guide handle and secure in place.
• Remove the unit by rolling it out the opening in the
carton, then check carton for additional loose parts.
• Insert the wire support.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Perform the following tasks before trying to start the
generator engine:
ADD OIL TO ENGINE
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.
DO NOT USE SAE
10W-40.
Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will result in increased oil consumption when used
above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently
to avoid possible damage from running low on oil.
• Place Generator on a level surface
• Clean area around oil fill and remove oil dipstick.
• Wipe dipstick clean.
• Pour oil into the oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL
mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
• Install oil dipstick, hand tighten securely.
CAUTION: Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly serviced
with the recommended oil results 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.
Figure 2 — Raise Guide Handle
Figure 3 — Insert Wire Support
Figure 4 — Remove Oil Dipstick
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Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator
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E x t e n d e d L i f e G e n e r a t o r
Loosen knobs
to raise handle
Dipstick
Tighten knobs when
handle is straight.
colder 32°F warmer
5W–30 10W–30