Generac 005411-0 Manual De Usuario

The generator exhaust system must be safely and properly 

installed. Only approved mufflers and other exhaust system parts 

must be used. A properly installed exhaust system must be vapor 

tight, quiet and completely safe.

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 The generator engine gives off DEADLY 

carbon monoxide gas through its exhaust 

system. This dangerous gas, if breathed in 

sufficient concentrations, can cause uncon-

sciousness or even death. Never operate 

the generator set with the vehicle inside 

any garage or other enclosed area. DO 

NOT OPERATE THE GENERATOR IF THE 

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKING OR HAS 

BEEN DAMAGED. SYMPTOMS OF CARBON 

MONOXIDE POISONING ARE (a) inability to 

think coherently; (b) vomiting; (c) twitch-

ing muscles; (d) throbbing temples; (e) 

dizziness; (f) headaches; (g) weakness; 

and (h) sleepiness. IF FEELING ANY OF 

THESE SYMPTOMS, MOVE INTO FRESH AIR 

IMMEDIATELY. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, GET 

MEDICAL HELP. Do not operate the generator 

until its exhaust system has been inspected 

and properly repaired.

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 Never tee the generator engine exhaust pipe 

into the vehicle engine exhaust piping. This 

causes excessive back pressure on the gen-

erator engine. Also, water from one engine 

can damage the other engine.

This muffler meets code and standard requirements of the U.S. 

Forest Service. Use only mufflers and parts approved by the 

manufacturer. Any person(s) installing an unapproved muffler, 

or an unapproved exhaust system part, or modifying an exhaust 

system in any way that might cause a hazard, is liable for any 

damage, injury or warranty expense that might be caused by such 

unapproved installation or modification.
Failure to provide and maintain a spark arrestor may be in violation 

of the law. If this generator is used on any forest covered, brush 

covered or grass covered unimproved land, a spark arrestor must 

be provided. The vehicle owner or operator must maintain this 

device in good condition. In the state of California, the preceding 

is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources 

Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on 

federal lands.
When installing/replacing the tailpipe or spark arrestor compo-

nents, verify that the tailpipe has a hole to securely fasten the 

spark arrestor components (see Figures 2.11 and 2.12). Use only 

manufacturer supplied hardware. Substitution of parts may cause 

damage to the screen or a loose fit to the tailpipe.

RETAINING 
SCREW P/N 056892

SPARK ARRRESTOR

SCREEN P/N 089680

TAILPIPE

P/N 0E0683

Maintain a clearance of at least 3 inches (76 mm) between 

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exhaust system parts and any combustible material (such as 

wood, felt, cotton, organic fibers or other like material). If the 

3-inch (76 mm) clearance cannot be maintained, locate, insu-

late or shield the exhaust part(s) so that the temperature of any 

combustible material is not raised more than 117° F (65° C) 

above the ambient air temperature.

Extend the exhaust system at least 1 inch (25 mm) past the 

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outer edge of the vehicle. Do not terminate the exhaust system 

under the vehicle.

Terminate the exhaust tailpipe such that exhaust gases will not 

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be drawn back into the generator compartment and recircu-

lated.

If there is any possibility of the tailpipe or muffler being dam-

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aged, protect these damage-prone areas by means of a protec-

tive device (such as a skid bar).

Install the generator exhaust system according to safe automo-

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tive practices.

Use enough exhaust system hangers to prevent any part of the 

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system from being dislocated.

Use exhaust system parts recommended by the manufacturer. 

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Using unapproved exhaust mufflers and exhaust system parts 

is the responsibility of the person(s) installing such unauthor-

ized parts.

Installation