Generac 005802-0 User Manual

operating this generator.
Compare the generator to Figures 3 through 6 to become 

familiarized with the locations of various controls and adjustments. 

Save this manual for future reference.

1. Choke Knob – Used when starting a cold engine (Pull/Push).
2. Engine Switch – Controls the operation of the generator. On 

this electric start model the switch is Start/Run/Stop.

3.  Fuel Shut Off – Valve between fuel tank and carburetor. Turn 

off and run carburetor out of fuel for extended storage. 

4. Panel LED's – Provide illumination of the control panel while 

the generator is operating.

5.  120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle – Supplies 

electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 

30 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance, 

tool and motor loads.

6.  120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle – Supplies 

electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, 

single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and 

motor loads. It also provides protection with an Integral 

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, complete with a press to 

"Test" and "Reset" button.

7.  120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle – Supplies electrical 

power for the operation of 120/240 Volt AC, 42 Amp, single-

phase, 60 Hz, welder or motor loads.

8.  Circuit Breakers (AC) – Each 20 Amp receptacle is provided 

with a push-to-reset circuit breaker to protect the generator 

against electrical overload. 

9.  Circuit Breakers (AC) – The 30 Amp receptacle is protected 

with a push-to-reset circuit breaker to protect the generator 

against electrical overload. The 50 Amp receptacle and one 

30 Amp receptacle use toggle reset circuit breakers.

10. PowerBar – Indicates the amount of power being used from 

the generator; each section is approximately 25%

11. Hourmeter – Provides operating hours for Service Intervals.
12. Battery Charger Input – This receptacle allows the capability 

to recharge the 12 VDC engine starting battery with the 12 Volt 

Adaptor Plug Charger. The battery is protected by a 1.50 Amp 

in-line fuse which is inside the control panel.

13. Fuel Tank – Tank holds 10 U.S. gallons of fuel.
14. Fuel Gauge – Shows fuel level in tank.
15. Handles – Pivot and retract for storage. Press the spring-

loaded button to move handles.

16. Oil Fill – Check oil level and add oil here.
17. Engine Oil Filter – Filters engine oil; see Section 3.1 for the 

proper service intervals.

18. Air Cleaner – Filters intake air as it is drawn into the engine.
19. Spark Plug Location – The spark plugs ignite the Air/Fuel 

Mixture.

20. Muffler – Includes the spark arrestor and quiets the engine.
21. Oil Drain – Drain valve to remove used oil from the engine 

crankcase.

22. 12 Volt (18 Amp Sealed Battery) – Used to start engine.
23. Grounding Lug – Ground the generator to an approved earth 

ground here. See "Grounding the Generator" for details.

Operation