Generac Power Systems 0940-1 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES...............................inside cover
IDENTIFICATION RECORD.............................................. 2-3
GENERATOR and INVERTER FEATURES................... 2-4
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GENERATOR FAMILIARIZATION
Generator Applicability.......................................................................... 6
Safety....................................................................................................... 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Generator Control Panel........................................................................ 7
Automatic Choke.................................................................................... 7
Before Starting the Engine................................................................ 7-8
Starting.................................................................................................... 8
Stopping the Generator......................................................................... 8
Applying Loads to Generator................................................................ 8
Attention Required After Submersion................................................. 8
Operation in High Grass or Brush........................................................ 8
Operating Precautions.........................................................................8-9
Effects of Moisture and Dirt.................................................................. 9
Don't Overload the Generator............................................................... 9
ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Automatic Low Oil Pressure Shutdown.............................................. 9
High Temperature Shutdown................................................................ 9
Overspeed............................................................................................... 9
Low Voltage............................................................................................. 9
SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Requirements............................................................................... 10
Engine Oil Requirements.................................................................... 10
Generator Specifications..................................................................... 10
Engine Specifications.......................................................................... 10
MAINTENANCE
Checking Engine Oil Level.................................................................. 11
Change Engine Oil............................................................................... 11
Change Oil Filter.................................................................................. 11
Engine Air Cleaner...........................................................................11-12
Clean Air Intake Screen.... ................................................................... 12
Spark Arrestor Muffler....... .................................................................. 12
Engine Spark Plug.................................................................................12
Fuel Filter................................................................................................12
Inverter....................................................................................................12
Cleaning the Generator.........................................................................13
Battery................................................................................................:... 13
Service and Adjustments..................................................................... 13
Throttle Linkage Adjustment.......................................................... 13-14
Adjusting the Carburetor................................................................. 14
Adjusting Valve Clearance................i................................................. 14
Major Service Manual........................................................................... 15
Exercising the Generator.................................................................... 15
Out of Service Protection.................................................................... 15
Return the Unit to Service after Storage............................................ 15
Service Dealer Location........................................................................15
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION SAFETY RULES................ ..................... 16
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Purpose and Scope............................................................................... 17
Safety...................................................................................................... 17
Standards Booklets...............................................................................17
Equipment Description......................................................................... 17
Engine Generator Operating Speed.................................................... 17
LOCATION AND SUPPORT
Generator Location............................................................................... 18
Generator Support.................................................................................18
Suspended Mounting............................................................................ 18
Generator Restraint...............................................................................19
GENERATOR COMPARTMENTS
Compartment Seams.............................................................................19
Compartment Size................................................................................. 20
Compartment Construction..................................................................20
Sound Insulation Materials.................................................................. 20
Compartment Floor Cutouts................................................................ 21
COOLING AND VENTILATION AIR
Generator Air Flow................................................................................ 22
Cooling Air Inlet Openings...................................................................22
Compensating for Restrictions............................................................23
Inverter Location.................................................................................. 23
Testing the Installation......................................................................... 23
GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Tank...........................!....................................................................24
Generator Fuel Supply Line................................................................. 24
PROPANE GAS FUEL SYSTEM
Parts Not Included in Fuel System......................................................25
Some Important Considerations..........................................................25
Va/tor Withdrawal.................................................................................. 25
Primary Regulator................................................................................. 25
Gaseous Carburetion............................................................................ 26
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mufflers and Spark Arrestors...............................................................27
Type of Exhaust System....................................................................... 27
Exhaust System Safety......................................................................... 27
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Wiring...................................................................................................... 28
Generator AC Connection System...................................................... 28
Conduit....................................................................................................28
Isolating Different Power Sources................................................. 28-30
Power Supply Cord............................................................................... 28
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters......................................................
Sensing Harnesses................................................ 29 ^
BATTERY INSTALLATION............................................... 31
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES........................................... 32
POST INSTALLATION TESTS....................................... 33
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST........................................... 34
MAJOR FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS.................... 35-36
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 37
ELECTRICAL DATA........................................ ......... ... 38-39
REPAIR PARTS............................... ........ ................40 to 51
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY.................,....52 -53
WARRANTY.................................................. .........
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