ACDelco AC-G0004 User Manual

Model AC-G0004 5500 Surge Watts / 5000 Running Watts Electric Start Portable Generator

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS.................................................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................. 5

PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................................... 9

GENERATOR COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 10

PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE......................................................................................................................... 11

Using this Generator for the First-Time..................................................................................................................... 11

Step 1 - Add Oil ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Step 2 - Add Gasoline.................................................................................................................................. 12

Step 3 - Ground the Generator .................................................................................................................... 13

Subsequent Use of this Generator............................................................................................................................ 13

Step 1 - Verify Oil Level............................................................................................................................... 13

Step 2 - Verify Gas Level............................................................................................................................. 14

Step 3 - Ground the Generator .................................................................................................................... 14

STARTING THE GENERATOR............................................................................................................................................. 14

USING THE GENERATOR.................................................................................................................................................... 16

AC Usage ................................................................................................................................................................. 16

DC Usage................................................................................................................................................................. 18

STOPPING THE GENERATOR ............................................................................................................................................ 19

MAINTENANCE/CARE.......................................................................................................................................................... 19

Recommended Maintenance Schedule.................................................................................................................... 20

Cleaning the Generator ............................................................................................................................................ 20

Checking the Oil Level.............................................................................................................................................. 20

Changing/Adding Oil................................................................................................................................................. 21

Air Filter Maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 22

Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning........................................................................................................................................... 22

Spark Plug Maintenance........................................................................................................................................... 23

Emptying the Fuel Tank............................................................................................................................................ 24

STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES............................................................................................................................ 24

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................... 25

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 26

EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................... 27

WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................................................ 29

NOTES: ................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31

PORTABILITY KIT INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 33

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