Generac 005747-0 (XG8000E) User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Introduction

  1
• Maintenance

  11
• Read this Manual Thoroughly

  1
• Maintenance Schedule

  11
• Product Specifications

  11
• Safety Rules

  1
• 3.2.1 Generator Specifications

  11
• Standards Index

  3
• 3.2.2 Engine Specifications

  12
• 3.2.3 Emissions Information

  12
• General Information

  4
• General Recommendations

  12
• Unpacking

  4
• 3.3.1 Generator Maintenance

  12
• 1.1.1 Accessory Box

  4
• 3.3.2 To Clean the Generator

  13
• Assembly

  4
• 3.3.3 Engine Maintenance

  13
• 1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit and Frame Foot

  4
• 3.3.4 Checking Oil Level

  13
• 3.3.5 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter

  13
• 3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug

  13
• Operation

  5
• Service Air Cleaner

  13
• 2.1 Know the Generator

  5
• Clean Spark Arrestor Screen

  14
• 2.1.1 Battery Connection (XG7000E & XG8000E)

  6
• General

  14
• 2.2 Hourmeter

  6
• Long Term Storage

  14
• 2.3 Cord Sets and Connection Plugs

  6
• Other Storage Tips

  15
• 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

  7
• Battery Service

  15
• Battery Replacement (XG7000E & XG8000E)

  15
• 2.4.1 System Ground

  7
• 2.4.2 Grounding the Generator

  7
• 2.4.3 Neutral to Frame Grounding

  8
• Troubleshooting

  16
• Troubleshooting Guide

  16
• 2.4.4 Connecting Electrical Loads

  8
• 2.5 Don’t Overload the Generator

  8
• 2.6 Wattage Reference Guide

  8
• Notes

  17
• 2.7 Before Starting the Generator

  9
• 2.7.1 Adding Engine Oil

  9
• Warranty

  18
• 2.7.2 Adding Gasoline

  9
• 2.8 To Start the Engine

  10
• 2.8.1 Manual (Recoil) Starting

  10
• 2.8.2 Electric Starting (XG7000E & XG8000E)

  11
• 2.9 Stopping the Engine

  11
• 2.10 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System

  11
• 2.10.1 Restarting

  11
• 2.11 Charging a Battery

  11
• Model #

  5796
• Rated Horsepower @ 3600 RPM

  14