Generac 5939R User Manual

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Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 1
 Standards 
Index 
.............................................................3
General Information ................................................ 4
1.1 Unpacking 
......................................................................4
 1.1.1 
Accessory 
Box 
..................................................4
1.2 Assembly 
.......................................................................4
 
1.2.1  Assembling the Accessory Kit............................4
 
1.2.2  Starter Connection (Electric Start Only) ..............4
Operation ................................................................ 4
2.1  Know the Generator .......................................................4
2.2 Hourmeter 
......................................................................5
2.3  Cord Sets and Connection Plugs ....................................6
 
2.3.1  120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle ...............6
 
2.3.2  120/240 VAC, 30 Amp, Receptacle ....................6
2.4  How to Use the Generator ..............................................6
 
2.4.1  Grounding the Generator ....................................6
 
2.4.2  Connecting Electrical Loads ...............................6
2.5  Don’t Overload the Generator ..........................................7
2.6  Wattage Reference Guide ...............................................7
2.7  Before Starting the Generator .........................................7
 
2.7.1  Adding Engine Oil ..............................................7
 2.7.2 
Adding 
Gasoline 
.................................................8
2.8  Starting Pull Start Engines ..............................................8
2.9  Starting Electric Start Engines ........................................9
2.10  Stopping the Engine .......................................................9
2.11  Low Oil Level Shutdown System ....................................9
 
2.11.1  Sensing Low Oil Level ........................................9
Maintenance ........................................................... 9
3.1 Maintenance 
Schedule 
...................................................9
3.2 Product 
Specifications 
..................................................10
 3.2.1 
Generator 
Specifications 
..................................10
 3.2.2 
Engine 
Specifications 
.......................................10
 3.2.3 
Emissions 
Information 
.....................................10
3.3 General 
Recommendations 
...........................................10
 3.3.1 
Generator 
Maintenance 
....................................10
 
3.3.2  To Clean the Generator .....................................10
 3.3.3 
Engine 
Maintenance 
.........................................10
 
3.3.4  Checking Oil Level ...........................................11
 
3.3.5  Changing the Oil ..............................................11
 
3.3.6  Replacing the Spark Plug .................................11
3.4  Service Air Filter ...........................................................11
3.5 Valve 
Clearance 
............................................................11
3.6 General 
........................................................................12
3.7  Long Term Storage .......................................................12
3.8  Other Storage Tips .......................................................12
Troubleshooting .................................................... 13
4.1 Troubleshooting 
Guide 
..................................................13
Notes .................................................................... 14
Warranty ............................................................... 16
Manual del propietario ............................. 19
Manuel d'entretien .................................... 37
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