Owner's Manual
Generator
Wheel kit
Storage Cover
Battery charge cables
Spare Spark Plug,Air Filter, and Oil Filter
Spark PlugWrench
(2) Locking30Ampplugs
Engineoil
Owner's manual
Enginemanual
If any parts are missing or damaged, call 1-800-270-1408.
SafetyRules.................................... 2-3
Assembly...................................... 4-5
Know Your Generator ............................. 6
Operation .................................... 7-I I
Product Specifications............................. 12
Maintenance.................................... 12
Storage........................................ 12
Troubleshooting ................................. 13
Schematic...................................... 14
Wiring Diagram ................................. 15
Replacement Parts............................. 16-19
Warranty ................................. Last Page
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EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
This generator isan engine-driven, revolving field,
alternating current (AC) generator. It wasdesigned to
supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical
lighting, appliances,tools and motor loads.
This manualcontains information for a generator that
operates 120 and/or 240Volt, single phase,60 Hz devices
that require up to 6,500 watts (6.5 kW) of power that pull
up to 54.2Amps at 120Volts or 27.1 Amps at 240Volts.
CAUTION! Do Not exceed the generator's
wattage/amperage capacity.Add up the rated watts of all
devices you are connecting to generator receptacles at one
time.This total should not begreater than 6,500 watts. See
"Don't Overload the Generator" on page I I.
The generator's revolving field is driven at about 3,600 rpm
by a single-cylinder engine.
Every effort hasbeen made to ensure that informationin
this manualisaccurate and current However, Generac
reservesthe right to change,alter or otherwise improvethe
product and this document at anytime without prior
notice.
_ AUTION! Do Not tamper with engine
governed speed.High operating speeds are
dangerousand increaserisk of personal injuryor
damageto equipment.The generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage only when
running at proper governed speed.Incorrect
frequency and/or voltage can damagesome
connected electrical loads.Operating at excessively
low speedsimposesaheavy load.When adequate
engine power isnot availableengine life may be
shortened.
The Emission Control System for this generator is
warranted for standards set by the Environmental
Protection Agency.For warranty informationrefer to the
engine owner's manual.
SAFETY RULES
This generator set was designed and manufactured for
specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or
use it for anyapplication it was not designed for. If you have
anyquestions about your generator's application, askyour
dealer or consult the factory.
The manufacturer could not possibly anticipate every
circumstance that might involvea hazard.For that reason
warnings in the manual and warnings on tags or decals
affixed to the unit are not all-inclusive. If you intendto
handle,operate or service the unit by aprocedure or
method not specifically recommended by the manufacturer,
first make sure that such a procedure or method will not
render this equipment unsafeor pose a threat to you and
others.
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your generator set. Know its applications, its
limitations and any hazards involved.
or other re
_ ARNING! You must isolatethe generator
from the electric utility usingapproved transfer
equipment if this unit isused for backup power.
Failure to isolate the generator from the
power utility may result in injury or death to
electric utility workers and damage to the
generator due to a backfeed of electrical energy.
Whenever the unit isproviding backup power, the
electric utility must be notified.
_ DANGER! Generator exhaust gases contain
DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. If breathed in
sumcient concentrations, carbon monoxide
can cause unconsciousness or death. Operate
this equipment outdoors where adequate ventilation
is available.
• The generator produces avery powerful voltage that can
cause serious injuryor death by electrocution. Never
touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or
any unqualified person to operate the generator.
• Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device while
standing in water, while barefoot or while hands or feet
are wet Death or serious injuryfrom electrocution may
result.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp
or highly conductive area (such as metal decking or steel
work).
• Never useworn, bare,frayed or otherwise damaged
electrical cords with the generator. Death, serious injury
and property damagefrom electrical shock may result
• Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are
EXPLOSIVE. Never allow smoking, open flames,
sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling
gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. Comply
with all laws regulating storage and handlingof gasoline.
• Do Not overfitl the fuel tank.Always allow room for fuel
expansion.If tank is overfllled, fuel can overflow
onto a hot engine and cause a FIRE or an
EXPLOSION.
• Never store a generator with fuel in the tank where
gasolinevapors might reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light (ason a furnace, water heater,clothes dryer). FIRE
or an EXPLOSION may result.
• The unit requires an adequateflow of cooling air for its
continued proper operation. Never operate the unit
inside any room or enclosure where the free flow of
cooling air into and out of the unit might be obstructed.
Allow at least2 feet of clearanceon all sidesof generator,
evenwhile operating unit outdoors, or you could damage
the unit
• Never start, or stop the unit with electrical loads
connected to receptacles with the connected devices
turned ON. Start the engine and let it stabilize before
connecting any electrical loads. Disconnect all electrical
loads before shutting down the generator.
• Do Not insert anyobject through cooling slots of the
engine.Youcould damagethe unit or injure yourself.
• Never operate the generator:
in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected
electrical devices overheat; if electrical output is lost; if
engine or generator sparks; if flame or smoke is observed
while unit is running; if unit vibrates excessively.
GROUNDING THE
G EN ERATO R
The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and
external electrically conductive parts of this generator be
properly connected to an approved earth ground. Local
electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the
unit. For that purpose, a GROUNDING WING NUT is
provided on the generator end (Figure I).
Generally,connecting a No. 12AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding wing nut
and to an earth-driven copper or brassgrounding rod
(electrode) provides adequateprotection againstelectrical
shock. Be careful to keep the grounding wire attached after
connecting the stranded copper wire. However, locat codes
may vary widely.Consult with a local electrician for
grounding requirements in your area.
Properly grounding the generator helps prevent electrical
shock if a ground fault condition exists in the generator or
in connected electrical devices.Proper grounding also helps
dissipatestatic electricity, which often builds up in
ungrounded devices.
Yourgeneratorrequiressomeassemblyandisreadyfor
useafterit hasbeenproperlyservicedwiththe
recommendedoilandfuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please call the generator helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has
been serviced with the recommended oil wilt result in an
engine failure.
REMOVE G EN ERATOR
FROM CARTON
• Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with "This SideUp"
arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flaps of the shippingcarton.
Review"Cold Weather Operation" on page9.
• Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
• Removeall packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Removethe generator from the shipping carton.
INSTALL WHEEL KIT
The wheel kit is designedto greatly improvethe portability
of your generator.
NOTE:Wheel kit isnot intendedfor over-the-road use.
You will need a socket wrench with I/2" or 13mm sockets
and a needle-nose plier to installthis kit.
Refer to Figure 2 and install the wheel kit as follows:
• Placethe generator on a hard flat surface.
• Standat the engine end of the generator and gently tilt
the generator forward, high enough to place wooden
blocks beneath the cradle.This will allow you to add the
wheels.
• Slide the axle through the holes in the brackets provided
on the generator cradle.
• Slide one wheel and flat washer on eachend of the axle.
Make sure the air inflation valve isoutward. Insert both
retaining pins usingthe needle-nose plier.Remove the
wooden blocks.
• Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with
30mm capscrews,washers and lock nuts.
®
Axle
Wheel
Lock Washer
_20mm
Capscrew
Lock Nut
Retaining Pin
Capscrew
• Withthewheelson,youcannowllftupthehandleend
andattachthesupportlegwith20mmcapscrewsand
locknuts.
• Checkeachfastenertoensureitissecureandthetires
areinflatedbetween15-40PSL
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Oil
CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly filled with the recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.
To fill your engine with oil:
• Placegenerator on a levelsurface.
• Followthe oil grade recommendations andoil fill
instructionsgiven inthe engine owner's manual.
NOTE: The generator's revolving field rides on a
prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubricationfor the life of the bearing.
Add Gasoline
_ ARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot_Allow
unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. Do
Not light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel
tank.
_ WARNING! Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator
engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil
with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill.Allow about I/2" of tank space for
fuel expansion (Figure 3).
1/2" Air
Tank
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts, such asthe
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic fuel can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See "Storage"
on page 12. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
KNOWYOUR GENERATOR
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.
Oit FillCap
Circuit Breakers (AC)__,,_
120Volt AC, 30 A
Receptacle
FuelTank
Choke Lever
Run/Stop Switch
120/240Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
12Volt DC, 10Amp
Receptacle
Air Cleaner
SparkArrester Muffler
Idle Control Switch GroundingWing Nut
12Volt DC, I 0 Amp Receptacle -- Rechargea
discharged 12Volt automotive type battery through this
receptacle.
120Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle -- May be
usedto supply electrical power for the operation of
120Volt AC, 20Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance,toot and motor loads.
120Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle -- May be
usedto supply electrical power for the operation of
120Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance,toot and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle -- May
be usedto supply electrical power for the operation of
120and/or 240Volt AC, 30Amp, single phase,60 Hz
electrical lighting,appliance,tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner -- Usesa dry type filter element andfoam
pre-cleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust sucked
into the engine.
Choke Lever -- Used when starting a cold engine.
120Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Circuit Breakers (AC) -- Eachreceptacle isprovided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator againstelectrical overload.
Fuel Tank -- Capacity of seven (7) U.S.gallons.
GroundingWing Nut-- Used for proper grounding of
unit.
Idle Control Switch --With this switch set to ON,
printed circuit board in control panel automatically reduces
engine speedwhen no toadis connected and increases
engine to proper speed when loadis applied.However, be
sure switch isOFF when starting engine.
Oil Fill Cap --Add oit to engine here.
Recoil starter -- Used to start the engine.
Run/Stop Switch -- Setthis switch to "Run" before
using recoil starter. Set switch to "Stop" to switch OFF
engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler- Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
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