Generac 005308-0 - Manual (Page 16)

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
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