Generac 7 User Manual

Table of Contents
Portable Generator System

Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 2

Standards

Index

.............................................................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 Accessory Kit............................4

1.2.2 Starter Connection (Electric Start Only) ..............4

Section 2 – Operation ............................................. 5

2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................5
2.2 Hourmeter

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

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 ...............................7

2.5  Don’t Overload the Generator ..........................................7
2.6  Wattage Reference Guide ...............................................7
2.7  Before Starting the Generator .........................................8

2.7.1 Adding Engine Oil ..............................................8

2.7.2

Adding

Gasoline

.................................................8

2.8  Starting Pull Start Engines ..............................................9
2.9  Starting Electric Start Engines ........................................9
2.10  Stopping the Engine .....................................................10
2.11  Low Oil Level Shutdown System ..................................10

2.10.1 Sensing Low Oil Level ......................................10

2.12 Charging a Battery (Electric Start Units Only) ...............10

Section 3 – Maintenance ...................................... 11

3.1 Maintenance

Schedule

.................................................11

3.2 Product

Specifications

..................................................11

3.2.1

Generator

Specifications

..................................11

3.2.2

Engine

Specifications

.......................................11

3.3 General

Recommendations

...........................................11

3.3.1

Generator

Maintenance

....................................11

3.3.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................11

3.3.3

Engine

Maintenance

.........................................12

3.3.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................12

3.3.5 Changing the Oil ..............................................12

3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................12

3.3.7 Replacing the Battery .......................................12

3.4  Service Air Cleaner .......................................................13
3.5  Clean Spark Arrestor Screen.........................................13
3.6  Adjusting Valve Clearance ............................................13
3.7  Long Term Storage .......................................................14
3.8  Other Storage Tips .......................................................14

Section 4 – Troubleshooting ................................. 15

4.1 Troubleshooting

Guide

..................................................15

Section 5 – Notes ................................................. 16

Section 6 – Warranty ............................................ 18

Manual del propietario ......................................... 19

Manuel d'entretien ............................................... 37