Owner’s Manual for Powerwagon
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Operation
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions
Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-
888-436-3722) with questions or concerns about unit
operation and maintenance.
Before Starting Engine
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit is shipped without oil. Add
engine oil before starting. See
for
instructions.
1.
Check engine oil level.
2.
Check fuel level.
3.
Check tire pressure.
4.
See
. Set parking brake by squeezing
parking brake lever (A) and lifting up parking brake
lock (B), locking lever in place.
Figure 3-1. Brake Lever
NOTE:
The unit is equipped with an operator presence
lever (C) for safety. The operator presence lever must be
depressed whenever shift lever is in gear, or engine will
stop. Engine will run without depressing the operator
presence lever if shift lever is in neutral.
Electric Starting
1.
. Set shift lever (A) to neutral.
Figure 3-2. Control Panel
2.
Set throttle lever (B) to fast (rabbit).
3.
Turn key switch (C) to start. Release key when
engine starts.
Manual Recoil Starting
NOTE:
Manual recoil starting can be used for electric-
starting models.
1.
Set shift lever to neutral.
2.
Set throttle lever to fast (rabbit).
3.
Turn key to run.
4.
Pull recoil handle slowly until resistance is felt, then
pull handle with a rapid, full stroke to start engine.
Repeat as necessary.
CAUTION
(000291)
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
WARNING
006174
C
A
B
CAUTION
(000230)
Equipment Damage. Do not continuously crank
engine for more than ten seconds. Doing so will lead
to overdischarge of batteries and starter seizure.
CAUTION
(000320)
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to crank or start
engine before properly servicing unit with recommended
oil. Failure to do so could result in engine damage.
006175
A
B
C
