Generac Power Systems XP, Owner'S Manual

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1.1 UNPAcKING
• Remove all packaging material.
• Remove separate accessory box.
• Remove carton off the generator.
1.1.1 accessory box
• 2 – Wheels • Oil Funnel
• 2 – Hair Pins • 2 – Frame Feet
• Spark Plug • 12 Volt Adaptor Plug Charger
• Air Filter • Spark Plug Wrench
• Oil Filter • Shop Towel
• 2 – Bolts • 2 – Flat Washers (small)
• 2 – 5/8" Flat Washers (thin) • 2 – 5/8" Flat Washers (thick)
• 2 – 1 Quart SAE 30 Oil Bottles
1.2 ASSEMBLY
read entire Owner's Manual before attempting to assemble or
operate the generator. The generator requires some assembly
prior to using it. If problems arise when assembling the generator,
please call an authorized dealer at 1 800 333 28 for Australia and
09 269 1160 for New Zealand.
1.2.1 asseMbLING THe WHeeL KIT
The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of the
generator. A 10mm wrench is needed to install the Frame Feet.
NOTE:
The wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
Refer to Figure 1 and install the feet and wheels as follows:
1. Align the hole in the frame foot to the hole in the frame. Secure
foot with a bolt and flat washer (small). Repeat for other foot.
2. Slide the axle through the holes on the axle brackets.
3. Slide on one 5/8" flat washer (thick), the wheel and a 5/8" flat
washer (thin) onto the axle.
4. Secure with hair pin and repeat for the other wheel.
Figure 1 – Wheel assembly
1.2.2 baTTery coNNecTIoN
NOTE:
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolonged periods of time. If the battery is unable to crank
the engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the accessory
box (see the charging a Battery section). rUNNING THE
GENErATOr wILL cHArGE THE BATTErY.
The unit has been deliberately shipped with the battery cables
disconnected. You will need two 8mm wrenches to secure the
battery cables.
See Figure 2 for connection details.
1. Cut off cable ties securing the battery cables.
2. First, connect the red battery cable and the red battery charger
wire to the positive (+) battery terminal. Use the supplied
screw and lock nut.
3. Connect the black battery cable and the black battery charger
wire to the negative (-) battery terminal. Use the supplied
screw and lock nut.
4. Make sure all connections are secure. Slide the rubber boots
over the terminals and connection hardware.
Figure 2 - battery connections
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