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Owner’s 
Manual

• SAFETY

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• TROUBLESHOOTING

• WARRANTY

MODEL:  005724-0

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1-888-GENERAC

AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT:

GP Series

Portable Generator

Summary of Contents for 005724-0

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY MODEL 005724 0 www generac com or 1 888 GENERAC AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT GP Series Portable Generator ...

Page 2: ...nque del motor 24 2 8 Detención del motor 24 2 9 Sistema de apagado por bajo nivel de aceite 24 Sección 3 Mantenimiento 25 3 1 Programa de mantenimiento 25 3 2 Especificaciones del producto 25 3 3 Recomendaciones generales 25 3 4 Mantenimiento del filtro de aire 26 3 5 Holgura de la válvula 27 3 6 General 27 3 7 Almacenamiento a largo plazo 27 3 8 Otras sugerencias para el almacenamiento 27 Secció...

Page 3: ...indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES Exhaust contains carbon monoxide a poison gas you cannot see or smell NEVER use in the home or in partly enclosed areas such as garages ONLY use outdoors and far from open windows doors vents and in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust gas Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES Exhaust contains carbon monoxide a poison gas you cannot see or s...

Page 4: ...rators Do not touch hot surfaces such as the muffler Severe burns can occur on contact Allow generator to cool before touching GENERAL HAZARDS Never operate in an enclosed area or indoors For safety reasons the manufacturer recommends that the maintenance of this equipment is carried out by an Authorized Dealer The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can be DEADLY This dangerous gas...

Page 5: ...s the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has established Also ensure that the generator is operated in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and recommendations Do not alter the construction of the generator or change controls which might create an unsafe operating condition Keepafireextinguishernearthegeneratoratalltimes Extinguishers rated ABC by the National Fire Prote...

Page 6: ...rough the wheel axle hole Bend the cotter pin tabs outward to lock the pin in place 2 Refer to Figure 1 to install the wheel bumpers as shown Insert an M6 bolt through the rubber bumper and the bottom of the bumper bracket Secure the bolt with an M6 flange nut Install an M6 bolt through the generator frame and through top of the bumper bracket Secure the bolt with an M6 flange nut 3 Refer to Figur...

Page 7: ...engine manually 14 Fuel Shut Off Valve between fuel tank and carburetor 15 Oil Drain Plug Used to drain engine oil 16 Spark Arrestor Reduces fire hazard by containing sparks Figure 4 Generator Controls 11 10 5 13 14 9 4 3 Figure 5 Generator Controls 15 12 7 16 8 6 2 2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS 2 2 1 120 VAC 13 5 AMP DUPLEX RECEPTACLE This is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 1...

Page 8: ...erloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator and to connected electrical devices Observe the following to prevent overloading the unit Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected at one time This total should NOT be greater than the generator s wattage capacity The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs Th...

Page 9: ...operly serviced with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure Place generator on a level surface Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap and dipstick Wipe dipstick clean Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening until it reaches the bottom of the dipstick threads Stop filling occasionally to check oil level Be careful not to over fill Install oil fill cap and f...

Page 10: ...s smoothly and then to RUN position NOTE If engine fires but does not continue to run move choke lever to the START position and repeat starting instructions Figure 9 Fuel Shut off Valve Fuel Shutoff Valve Choke Lever Recoil Handle Engine ON OFF Switch Figure 10 Choke Position IMPORTANT Do not overload the generator Also do not overload individual panel receptacles These outlets are protected agai...

Page 11: ...y the operator must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain the generator All adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual should be made at least once each season Follow the requirements in the Maintenance Schedule NOTE Once a year replace the spark plug and replace the air filter A new spark plug and cle...

Page 12: ...se of used oil at a proper collection center 3 3 6 REPLACINGTHE SPARK PLUG Use spark plug F6TC NGK BPR4ES or Champioin RN14YC Replace the plug once each year This will help the engine start easier and run better 1 Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug 2 Clean the area around the spark plug and remove it from the cylinder head 3 Set the spark plug s gap to 0 70 0 80 mm ...

Page 13: ...in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer as follows Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank DANGER Drain fuel into approved container outdoors away from open flame Be sure engine is cool Do not smoke Start and run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel While engine is still warm drain oil from crankcase Refill with recommended gr...

Page 14: ...spark plug 6 Water in gasoline 7 Over choking 8 Low oil level 9 Excessive rich fuel mixture 10 Intake valve stuck open or closed 11 Engine has lost compression 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel 4 Connect wire to spark plug 5 Replace spark plug 6 Drain fuel tank fill with fresh fuel 7 Put choke knob to No Choke position 8 Fill crankcase to pro...

Page 15: ...13 Section 5 Notes ...

Page 16: ...ac replacement parts Costs of normal maintenance and adjustments Failures caused by any contaminated fuels oils or lack of proper oil levels Repairs or diagnostics performed by individuals other than Guardian Generac authorized dealers not authorized in writing by Generac Power Systems Failures due but not limited to normal wear and tear accident misuse abuse negligence or improper use As with all...

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