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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
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Page 1: ...RCHASED ______________ Register your Generac product at register generac com 1 888 922 8482 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 000478 000209b WARNING Loss of life This product is not intended to be...
Page 2: ...and Use Questions 11 Before Starting Engine 11 Prepare Generator for Use 11 Grounding the Generator When Used as a Portable 11 Know Generator Limits 12 Transporting Tipping of the Unit 12 Starting Pu...
Page 3: ...d does not render the equipment unsafe Throughout this publication and on tags and decals affixed to the generator DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special instruc...
Page 4: ...us injury WARNING 000250 WARNING Equipment and property damage Do not operate unit on uneven surfaces or areas of excessive moisture dirt dust or corrosive vapors Doing so could result in death seriou...
Page 5: ...ric motors and generators for installation and use in accordance with the Rules of the Cana dian Electrical Code 7 ANSI PGMA G300 Safety and Perfor mance of Portable Generators Portable Generator Manu...
Page 6: ...4 Owner s Manual for Portable Generator 0H8251B 0H4635C 5 FEET 1 5m MINIMUM FROM OBJECTS CARBON MONOXIDE CO READ MANUAL...
Page 7: ...17 18 7 13 9 11 6 12 19 10 1 120 240 Volt AC 30 Amp Locking Receptacle NEMA L14 30R 2 Circuit Breakers AC 3 Hour Meter 4 Battery Charger Input 5 120 Volt AC 20 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacle NEMA 5 20R 6...
Page 8: ...rnate with elapsed time in hours and tenths The hours will flash four times then alternate with the maintenance message four times until the meter automatically resets 100 hours CHG OIL Oil Change Int...
Page 9: ...t a suitable 4 wire grounded cord set to plug and desired load The cord set should be rated 250 Volts AC at 30 Amps or greater See Figure 2 6 Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC 60 Hz single ph...
Page 10: ...ad bolts L through rubber bumper D then through frame foot C 2 Slide hex head bolts K through holes in frame rail 3 Slide frame foot C onto hex head bolts K Install locking flange nuts J Install handl...
Page 11: ...n fresh unleaded gasoline Minimum rating of 87 octane 87 AKI 91 RON Up to 10 ethanol gasohol is acceptable where available non ethanol premium fuel is recommended DO NOT use E85 DO NOT use a gas oil m...
Page 12: ...from forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and fo...
Page 13: ...m It is recommended to use a manual transfer switch when connecting directly to a building electrical system Connecting a portable gen erator to a building electrical system must be made in strict com...
Page 14: ...e for wattage requirements Wattage Reference Guide Transporting Tipping of the Unit Do not operate store or transport the unit at an angle greater than 15 degrees Device Running Watts Air Conditioner...
Page 15: ...arts release switch 3 See Figure 3 3 When engine starts rotate PowerDial to RUN Choke operation is reduced as PowerDial is rotated towards RUN If engine falters rotate PowerDial counterclockwise to ST...
Page 16: ...n use for pro longed periods of time If the battery is unable to crank the engine plug in the 12V charger included in the accessory box RUNNING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY Use battery ch...
Page 17: ...and unobstructed NOTE DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems If water enters generator through cooling air slots some water will be retained...
Page 18: ...nd oil drain plug 4 Remove oil fill cap 5 Remove oil drain plug and drain oil com pletely into a suitable container 6 Install oil drain plug and tighten securely 7 Slowly pour oil into oil fill openin...
Page 19: ...iolation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or oper ate the engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arre...
Page 20: ...stabilizer is added to fuel system pre pare and run engine for long term storage Run engine for 10 15 minutes to circulate sta bilizer throughout fuel system Adequately prepared fuel can be stored up...
Page 21: ...Dirty air filter 3 Out of fuel 4 Stale fuel 5 Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug 6 Bad spark plug 7 Water in fuel 8 Overchoking 9 Low oil level 10 Excessive rich fuel mixture 11 Intake valve...
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Page 24: ...rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Power Systems Inc Generac Power Systems Inc S45 W2929...
