3.2.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
GPS 17,500
Model #
005308-0
Rated Max. Power
17.5 kW
Surge Power
26.2 kW
Rated AC Voltage
120/240
Rated Max AC Load
Current @ 240V
72.9 Amps
Current @ 120V
145.8 Amps
Rated Frequency
60 Hz @ 3600 RPM
Phase
Single Phase
Rated DC Voltage
12 Volts
Rated Max DC Load
Current @ 12 Volts
10 Amperes
3.2.2 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Horsepower
@ 3600 RPM
33
Displacement
992cc
Spark Plug Type
Champion RC14YC or Equivalent
Spark Plug Gap
0.040 inch or (1.01 mm)
Gasoline Capacity
16 U.S. gallons
Oil Type
Summer – SAE 30 or 10W-30 Winter – Synthetic 5W-20 or 5W-30
Oil Capacity
w/ Filter Change = 1.5 Qts. w/o Filter Change = 1.2 Qts.
Run Time/Fuel
10 Hours / 1.6 gallons per hour
Consumption-1/2 Load
Check Oil Level
✓
Service Air Pre-Cleaner
✓
**
Change Oil and Oil Filter‡
✓
*
Clean Spark Arrestor Screen
✓
Adjust Valve Clearance
✓
Service Air Cleaner
✓
**
Replace Spark Plugs
✓
‡
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation then every season.
*
Change oil and oil filter every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
**
Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty..
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Section 3 — Maintenance
Residential Portable Generator System
3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Operation Maintenance
Daily
Every Season
Every Season
Every Season
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS