Generac 004451 - Manual (Page 2)

Table of Contents
Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System
Safety Rules ..............................................1-3
Section 1 – General Information ................4
1.1 Unpacking ............................................................................4
1.1.1
Accessory Box ........................................................4
1.2 Assembly ..............................................................................4
1.2.1
Assembling the Wheel Kit ......................................4
1.2.2 Assembling the Handle ..........................................5
1.2.3 Battery Connection..................................................5
Section 2 – Operation ..................................6
2.1 Know The Generator ............................................................6
2.2 Cord Sets and Connector Plugs ..........................................7
2.2.1
120V AC, 20 A, Duplex Receptacle ........................7
2.2.2 120V AC, 20 A, GFCI Receptacle ..........................7
2.2.3 120V AC, 30 A Receptacle ..................................7-8
2.2.4 120/240V AC, 30 A, Receptacle ............................8
2.2.5 12 VDC, 10 Amp Receptacle ..................................8
2.2.6 120/240V AC, 50 A, Receptacle ............................8
2.3 How To Use The Generator ..................................................9
2.3.1
Grounding The Generator ......................................9
2.3.2 Connecting Electric Loads ......................................9
2.4 Don’t Overload The Generator..............................................9
2.5 Wattage Reference Chart ..................................................10
2.6 Before Starting The Generator............................................10
2.6.1
Adding Engine Oil ................................................10
2.6.2 Adding Gasoline ....................................................11
2.7 To Start The Engine ............................................................11
2.8 Stopping The Engine ..........................................................12
2.9 Automatic Idle Control ........................................................12
2.10 Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer ........................................12
2.11 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown................................................12
2.11.1 Initial Start-up ........................................................12
2.11.2 Sensing Low Oil Pressure ....................................12
2.11.3 Restarting ..............................................................12
2.12 Charging a Battery ..............................................................13
Section 3 – Maintenance............................14
3.1 Maintenance Schedule........................................................14
3.2 Product Specifications ........................................................14
3.2.1
Generator Specifications ......................................14
3.2.2 Engine Specifications ............................................14
3.3 General Recommendations ................................................15
3.3.1
General Maintenance ............................................15
3.3.2 To Clean The Generator........................................15
3.3.3 Engine Maintenance..............................................15
3.3.4 Checking Oil Level ................................................15
3.3.5 Changing The Oil & Oil Filter ................................15
3.3.6 Replacing The Spark Plug ..............................15-16
3.4 Service Air Cleaner ............................................................16
3.5 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen ..............................................16
3.6 Adjusting Valve Clearance ..................................................17
3.7 General ..............................................................................18
3.8 Long Term Storage..............................................................18
3.9 Other Storage Tips..............................................................18
Section 4 – Troubleshooting......................19
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................19
Section 5 – Notes ..................................20-21
Section 6 – Electrical Data ..................22-23
Section 7 – Exploded Views and
Parts Lists..........................24-33
Section 8 – Warranty ............................34-36