Generac 5982R manual

Owner's Manual GP 3250 P or table Generator MODEL: 005982-0[...]

Owner's Manual Introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Read this Manual Thoroughly ........................................................... 1 Safety Rules ..................................................................................... 2 Standards Index ....................[...]

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this model by Generac P ower Systems, Inc. This model is a compact, high per formance, air-cooled, engine driven generator designed to supply electrical power to operate electrical loads where no utility power is available or in place of utility due to a power outage. READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHL Y If any por tio[...]

Do not inser t objects through unit’s cooling slots. • When working on this equipment, remain aler t at all times. • Never work on the equipment when physically or mentally fatigued. Never use the generator or any of its par ts as a step. Stepping • on the unit can stress and break par ts, and may result in dangerous operating conditions fr[...]

ST ANDARDS INDEX In the absence of per tinent standards, codes, regulations and laws, the published information listed below may be used as a guideline for operation of this equipment. Always reference the latest revision available for the standards listed. 1. NFP A No. 70, NFP A HANDBOOK OF NA TIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. 2. Ar ticle X, NA TIONAL BUILDIN[...]

4 1.1 UNP ACKING Remove all packaging material. • Remove separate accessory box. • Remove the generator from car ton. • 1.1.1 ACCESSOR Y BOX Check all contents. If any par ts are missing or damaged, locate an authorized dealer at 1-888-436-3722. 1 - Owner ’s manual • 1 - Oil SAE 30 • 3 - Product R egistration Cards (English, Spanish, Fr[...]

5 Figure 3 - Control P anel 9. Muffler – Quiets the engine. 10. Handle – Pivot and retract for storage. 11. Gas Cap – Fuel fill location. 12. Fuel Gauge – Shows fuel level in tank. 13. Oil Check/Fill – Check and fill oil here. 14. Recoil Star ter – Use to star t engine manually . 15. Fuel Shut Off – V alve between fuel tank and carbur[...]

6 2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PL UGS 2.2.1 120 VAC DUPLEX RECEPT ACLE This is a 120 V olt outlet protected against overload by a 14 Amp circuit breaker (Figure 7). 14 Amps of current may be drawn from each socket, however , total power drawn must be kept within data plate ratings. Use only high quality , well insulated, 3-wire grounded cord sets r[...]

7 2.3.2 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL L OADS DO NOT connect 240 V olt loads to 120 V olt receptacles. DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator . DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator . Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes af ter star ting. • Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 • Hz electrical lo[...]

8 2.6 BEFORE ST ARTING THE GENERA TOR Prior to operating the generator , engine oil and gasoline will need to be added, as follows: 2.6.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL All oil should meet minimum American P etroleum Institute (API) Ser vice Class SJ, SL or better . Use no special additives. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to the expected operat[...]

9 T urn engine ON/OFF switch to • ON position (Figure 11). Move engine CHOKE lever to the • FULL CHOKE position (Figure 11). T o star t engine, fir mly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly • until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away . When engine star ts, move choke lever to • 1/2-CHOKE position until engine r uns smoo[...]

10 3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , the operator must maintain the generator as instr ucted in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain the generator . All ad[...]

11 3.3.6 REPL ACING THE SP ARK PLUG Use spark plug F6TC, NGK BP6IS or Champioin RN11YC. Replace the plug once each year . This will help the engine star t easier and r un better . 1. Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug. 2. Clean the area around the spark plug and remove it from the cylinder head. 3. Set the spark plug[...]

12 3.7 L ONG TERM STORAGE It is impor tant to prevent gum deposits from for ming in essential fuel system par ts such as the carburetor , 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.[...]

13 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but no AC output is available. 1. Circuit breaker is open. 2. P oor connection or defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator . 1. Reset circuit breaker . 2. Check and repair . 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Contact Authorized[...]

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16 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY ST A TEMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) are pleased to explain the Emission Control System warranty on your new 2008 and later equipment. New equipment that use small spark -ignited engines must be desig[...]

17 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS warranty) for equipment using small spark -ignited engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to equipment that uses small off-road engines. The ECS Warranty period shall begin on the date the new equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use purchas[...]

Manual P ar t No. 0H9247 Rev B (10/06/10) Printed in China W arranty GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS “TWO YEAR” LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GP SERIES PORT ABLE GENERA TORS For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Generac P ower Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants its GP Series generators will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for t[...]