Generac 004987-2, 005396-0 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Introduction

  1
• Section 3 – Maintenance

  13
• Read This Manual Thoroughly

  1
• Maintenance Schedule

  13
• Safety Rules

  2
• Product Specifications

  13
• 3.2.1 Generator Specifications

  13
• Standards Index

  3
• 3.2.2 Engine Specifications

  13
• Section 1 – General Information

  4
• General Recommendations

  13
• Unpacking

  4
• 3.3.1 Generator Maintenance

  13
• 1.1.1 Accessory Box

  4
• 3.3.2 To Clean the Generator

  14
• 3.3.3 Engine Maintenance

  14
• Assembly

  4
• 3.3.4 Checking Oil Level

  14
• 1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit

  4
• 3.3.5 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter

  14
• 1.2.2 Assembling the Handle

  4
• 1.2.3 Battery Connection

  5
• Service Air Cleaner

  14
• Section 2 – Operation

  6
• Clean Spark Arrestor Screen

  15
• Know The Generator

  6
• Adjusting Valve Clearance

  15
• Cord Sets and Connector Plugs

  7
• General

  16
• 2.2.1 120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle

  7
• 2.2.2 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Receptacle

  7
• Long Term Storage

  16
• 2.2.3 120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle

  7
• Other Storage Tips

  16
• 2.2.4 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp, Receptacle

  8
• 2.2.5 12 VDC, 10 Amp Receptacle

  8
• Section 4 – Troubleshooting

  17
• 2.2.6 120/240 VAC, 50 Amp Receptacle

  8
• Troubleshooting Guide

  17
• How To Use The Generator

  8
• 2.3.1 Grounding The Generator

  8
• 2.3.2 Connecting Electric Loads

  9
• Section 5 – Notes

  18
• Don’t Overload The Generator

  9
• Section 6 – Electrical Data

  19
• Wattage Reference Chart

  9
• Before Starting The Generator

  10
• 2.6.1 Adding Engine Oil

  10
• 2.6.2 Adding Gasoline

  10
• Parts Lists

  22
• To Start The Engine

  11
• Section 8 – Warranty

  32
• Stopping The Engine

  11
• Automatic Idle Control

  12
• Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer

  12
• Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System

  12
• 2.11.1 Initial Start-up

  12
• 2.11.2 Sensing Low Oil Pressure

  12
• 2.11.3 Restarting

  12
• Charging a Battery

  12