Generac 005605-0 User Manual

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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 Wheel Kit ..................................4
 1.2.2 
Battery 
Connection 
............................................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, GFCI 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  To Start the Engine .........................................................8
2.9  Stopping the Engine .......................................................9
2.10  Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System ...............................9
 2.10.1 
Initial 
Start-up 
....................................................9
 
2.10.2  Sensing Low Oil Pressure ..................................9
 2.10.3 
Restarting 
..........................................................9
2.11  Charging a Battery .........................................................9
Section 3 – Maintenance ...................................... 10
3.1 Maintenance 
Schedule 
.................................................10
3.2 Product 
Specifications 
..................................................10
 3.2.1 
Generator 
Specifications 
..................................10
 3.2.2 
Engine 
Specifications 
.......................................10
3.3 General 
Recommendations 
...........................................10
 3.3.1 
Generator 
Maintenance 
....................................10
 
3.3.2  To Clean the Generator .....................................11
 3.3.3 
Engine 
Maintenance 
.........................................11
 
3.3.4  Checking Oil Level ...........................................11
 
3.3.5  Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ..........................11
 
3.3.6  Replacing the Spark Plug .................................11
3.4  Service Air Cleaner .......................................................11
3.5  Clean Spark Arrestor Screen.........................................12
3.6  Adjusting Valve Clearance ............................................12
3.7 General 
 
.......................................................................13
3.8  Long Term Storage .......................................................13
3.9  Other Storage Tips .......................................................13
Section 4 – Battery Service .................................. 14
4.1  Battery Service (Replacement) .....................................14
Section 5 – Troubleshooting ................................. 15
5.1 Troubleshooting 
Guide 
..................................................15
Section 6 – Warranty ............................................ 16