Guardian 004700-0, Installation And Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Recreational Vehicle Generator
1
Part – Owner’s Manual
Introduction ........................................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ................................. IFC
Contents .................................................................. IFC
Operation and Maintenance ..................................... IFC
How to Obtain Service ............................................. IFC
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number ............... IFC
Safety Rules ........................................................................2
Section 1 – General Information ...................................4
1.1 Generator Identification ....................................... 4
1.2 Generator Applicability ........................................ 5
1.3 Safety..... ............................................................... 5
1.4 Generator AC Connection System ........................ 5
1.5 Specifications ....................................................... 5
Section 2 – Operation ......................................................7
2.1 Generator Control Panel ....................................... 7
2.2 Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel ........................ 7
2.3 Automatic Choke .................................................. 7
2.4 Before Starting the Engine ................................... 7
2.5 Starting the Generator ......................................... 8
2.6 Stopping the Generator ........................................ 9
2.7 Applying Loads to Generator ................................ 9
2.8 Do Not Overload the Generator ............................ 9
2.9 Protection Systems ............................................... 9
2.10 Additional Information ....................................... 10
Section 3 – Maintenance .............................................. 11
3.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level ............................ 11
3.2 Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter .......... 11
3.3 Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner .................... 12
3.4 Clean Air Intake ................................................. 12
3.5 Checking the Engine Spark Plug ........................ 12
3.6 Fuel Filter ........................................................... 13
3.7 Clean Spark Arrestor ......................................... 13
3.8 Cleaning the Generator ...................................... 13
3.9 Battery Maintenance ........................................... 14
3.10 Major Service Manual ......................................... 14
3.11 Exercising the Generator .................................... 14
3.12 Out of Service Procedure .................................... 14
3.13 Adjusting Valve Clearance................................... 15
3.14 RV Generator Service Interval ............................ 15
Section 4 – Notes ........................................................... 16
Part II – Installation Instructions
Safety Rules ..................................................................... 18
Section 1 – General Information ................................ 20
1.1 Purpose and Scope of the Manual ...................... 20
1.2 Safety...... ............................................................ 20
1.3 Standards Booklets ............................................ 20
1.4 Equipment Description ...................................... 20
1.5 Generator Engine Operating Speed .................... 20
1.6 Generator AC Connection System ...................... 20
Section 2 – Installation ................................................. 22
2.1 Location and Support ........................................ 22
2.2 Generator Compartments .................................. 23
2.3 Cooling and Ventilating Air ................................. 25
2.4 Gasoline Fuel System ......................................... 27
2.5 Exhaust System.................................................. 28
2.6 Electrical Connections ........................................ 29
2.7 Battery Installation... .......................................... 31
2.8 Optional Accessories .......................................... 32
Section 3 – Post-installation Start-up
Adjustments ............................................... 33
3.1 Post Installation Tests ........................................ 33
3.2 Before Initial Start-up ......................................... 33
3.3 Initial Start ......................................................... 33
3.4 Testing Under Load ............................................ 33
3.5 Installation Checklist .......................................... 34
Section 4 – Troubleshooting ........................................ 35
Section 5 – Electrical Data ........................................... 36
Section 6 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists ............ 38
Section 7 – Warranty ..................................................... 48