Generac 5818 User Manual

Introduction .............................................. 1

  Read This Manual Thoroughly ................................................1

Safety Rules ............................................. 1

 Contents 

...............................................................................1

  Operation and Maintenance....................................................1
  How to Obtain Service ...........................................................1
 Standards 

Index 

.....................................................................3

General Information ................................. 4

1.1 Unpacking/Inspection 

.....................................................4

1.2 Protection 

Systems 

........................................................4

1.3 Emission 

Information......................................................4

1.4 The 

Generator 

................................................................5

1.5 Specifications 

................................................................5

1.6 

Ready to Run .................................................................5

1.7 

Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ......................6

1.8 Fuel 

Consumption 

..........................................................6

1.9 Location 

.........................................................................6

1.10 Battery 

Requirements 

.....................................................9

1.11 Battery 

Installation 

..........................................................9

1.12 The 

Battery 

....................................................................9

1.13 Battery 

Charger 

............................................................10

Post Installation Start-up and 
Adjustments ........................................... 10

2.1 

Activate the Generator ..................................................10

2.2 

Before Initial Startup .....................................................10

2.3 Electrical 

Checks 

..........................................................10

2.4 

Generator Tests Under Load ..........................................12

2.5 

Checking Automatic Operation ......................................12

Operation ................................................ 12

3.1 

Control Panel Interface .................................................12

3.2 Automatic 

Operation 

.....................................................13

3.3 

Sequence of Automatic Operation .................................13

3.4 Side 

Compartment 

.......................................................14

3.5 Protection 

Systems 

......................................................14

Maintenance ........................................... 16

4.1 Fuse 

.............................................................................16

4.2 

Checking the Engine Oil Level .......................................16

4.3 

Changing the Engine Oil ................................................16

4.4 

Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ...................................17

4.5 Spark 

Plugs 

..................................................................17

4.6 Battery 

Maintenance 

.....................................................18

4.7 

Adjusting GT-530 Valve Clearance .................................18

4.8 Cooling 

System 

............................................................19

4.9 

Attention After Submersion ...........................................19

4.10 Corrosion 

Protection.....................................................19

4.11  Out of Service Procedure ..............................................19
4.12 Service 

Schedule 

.........................................................21

Troubleshooting ..................................... 22

5.1 Troubleshooting 

Guide 

..................................................22

Appendix................................................. 23

6.1 

Menu System Navigation ..............................................23

Installation Diagrams ............................ 25
Oil Make-up System ............................... 29
Notes ....................................................... 30
Warranty ................................................. 32

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