Generac Power Systems GN - 320 manual

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    Manual No . A8927 Re vision 0 (11/16/98) Printed in U .S.A. GENER A C ® ENGINES Over h ead V al ve Indus trial Owner ’s Man ual Model No . GN - 320/360/410 (11/13/15 Horsepo wer) T T H H I I S S S S Y Y M M B B O O L L P P O O I I N N T T S S O O U U T T I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T S S A A F F E E T T Y Y I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T [...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e — 2 — If you don’t under stand any portion of this manual, contact Generac for a demonstration of actual starting, operating and servicing procedures. Throughout this pub lication and on tags and decals affixed to the generator , DANGER[...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e — 3 — • Do not ov erfill the fuel tank. Alwa ys allow room f or fuel e xpansion. If the tank is ov erfilled, the fuel can ov erflow onto a hot engine and cause a FIRE or an EXPLOSION . • Allow at least two (2) f eet of clearance on al[...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e — 4 — When ordering engine components, you m ust provide the authorized ser vice dealer with the engine identification number , which is located on the engine identification decal. See the illustration below f or the location of the decal[...]

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    — 5 — G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e OI L AND F U EL I NFOR MA TION NO TE: BE SURE T O READ THESE INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y BEFORE A TTEMPTING T O ST AR T OR OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT . Using old or improper oil or fuel can cause engine damage. CA UTION: Any attempt to cr[...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e — 6 — OP ERA TION AN D MAINTENANCE It is the owner’ s/operator's responsibility to perform all safety checks; to make sure that all maintenance f or saf e operation is perf or med promptly; and to hav e the engine checked b y an au[...]

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    A If the engine F AILS T O ST ART , go to Step 3. B. If the engine ST ARTS , go to Step 4. Figure 4 — Recoil Handle 3. Mov e the choke le ver to the HALF CHOKE POSITION , and pull the recoil handle (Figure 4) two (2) times. • If the engine STILL F AILS T O ST ART , repeat Steps 1-3. 4. Mov e the choke le ver to the R UN POSITION by sliding it t[...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e — 8 — GEN ERAL MAI NTENANCE R E COMM EN D A TIONS The owner/operator is responsib le for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the equipment is kept[...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e — 9 — CA UTION: Ne v er run this equipment without the complete air cleaner system installed on the engine. This could result in premature wear to the engine. Use the following instructions to clean or replace the air cleaner components. [...]

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    Generac GN-320/360/410 Engine — 10 — Figure 9 — Removing Heat Shield SERVICE AN D ADJUSTMENTS ENGI N E SP EED CA UTION: The engine speed was properly adjusted at the f actor y and should require no additional adjustment. Do not attempt to change engine speed. If you belie ve the engine is running too fast or too slo w , take your engine to an[...]

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    3. Loosen the rock er ar m jam nut. Using an allen wrench to tur n the piv ot ball stud, check the clear ance between the roc ker ar m and the valv e stem with a flat feeler gauge (Figure 11). Figure 11 — Adjusting V alve to Rocker Arm Clearance 4. When the v alve clear ance is correct, hold the pivot ball stud with the allen wrench and tighten t[...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e — 12 — R E T ORQU ING TH E H EAD BOL TS After the first 50 hour s of operation , retorque the head bolts. NO TE: Only perform this adjustment after the first 50 hours of operation. The head bolts will need no fur ther adjustment. 1. Remov[...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e — 13 — S T OR A GE I NSTRUCTIONS This engine should be star ted at least once a week and run for at least 30 minutes . If this cannot be done and the equipment must be stored f or more than 30 days, use the f ollowing guidelines to prepar[...]

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    — 14 — Generac GN-320/360/410 Engine E E X X P P L L O O D D E E D D V V I I E E W W — — L L O O N N G G B B L L O O C C K K ( ( G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 ) ) 10C 21A 21B 3C 4C[...]

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    — 15 — G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e R R E E P P A A I I R R P P A A R R T T S S L L I I S S T T — — L L O O N N G G B B L L O O C C K K ( ( G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 ) ) ITEM P ART NO . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 71978 1 Connecting Rod With[...]

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    — 16 — G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e E E X X P P L L O O D D E E D D V V I I E E W W — — A A I I R R C C L L E E A A N N E E R R A A N N D D C C A A R R B B U U R R E E T T O O R R 43A 43B 43C[...]

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    — 17 — G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e A A I I R R C C L L E E A A N N E E R R A A N N D D C C A A R R B B U U R R E E T T O O R R ITEM DESCRIPTION P ART NO . QTY . ITEM DESCRIPTION P ART NO . QTY . 31 Breather Hose 72745 1 32 Manifold Head Gasket 91039 1 33 M6 x 20 SHC[...]

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    — 18 — G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e E E X X P P L L O O D D E E D D V V I I E E W W — — G G A A S S T T A A N N K K M M O O U U N N T T I I N N G G H H A A R R D D W W A A R R E E ITEM P ART # QTY . DESCRIPTION 22 40976 2 SHCS M8-1.25 X 20 26 22129 2 Lock Washer [...]

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    — 19 — G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e E E X X P P L L O O D D E E D D V V I I E E W W — — O O I I L L F F I I L L T T E E R R A A N N D D O O P P T T I I O O N N A A L L O O I I L L F F I I L L L L T T U U B B E E ITEM P ART # QTY . DESCRIPTION 2 86999 1 Oil Filter[...]

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    — 20 — G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e E E X X P P L L O O D D E E D D V V I I E E W W — — L L O O W W O O I I L L S S H H U U T T D D O O W W N N A A N N D D G G O O V V E E R R N N O O R R ITEM P ART # QTY . DESCRIPTION 7 78653 1 Run/Stop Switch 8 85272 1 LED Asse[...]

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    ITEM P ART # QTY . DESCRIPTION 81 67890 1 M20 Hex Nut 82 88433 1 T op Wrapper 83 45756 7 M6 X 10 T aptite 84 78609 2 Cover Bolts 85 73104B 1 Air Box Cover 86 92437 1 Blower Housing 87 88434 1 Lower Wrapper 88 66476 4 M6 X 12 HHCS 89 96195 1 Recoil Assembly 90 96196 1 Recoil Cup 91A 73116C 1 Backplate 91B 73116A 1 Backplate, E. SR T 92 81668 5 M6 X [...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and Generac Corporation are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your new util[...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e — 23 — EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS W arranty") for 1995 and Later Model Y ear Utility and Lawn and Garden Equipment Engines: A. Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and lat[...]

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    G G e e n n e e r r a a c c G G N N - - 3 3 2 2 0 0 / / 3 3 6 6 0 0 / / 4 4 1 1 0 0 E E n n g g i i n n e e GENERA C PO WER SYSTEMS, INC. TWO YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR “GN” ENGINES Generac Power Systems, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the engine will be trouble free from defects in material or workmanship for the items and period[...]