Generac 004451 User Manual

FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 1-800-333-1322Owner’sManualUULLTTRRAA SSOOUURRCCEECommercial, Industrial, ResidentialPortable Generator MOD

Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loadsrequiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet isprotected b

2.3 HOW TO USE THE GENERATORIf you have any problems operating your generator, please call thegenerator helpline at 1-800-333-1322.2.3.1 GROUNDING THE

102.5 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDEDevice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Watts*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) . . . . . .

112.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fillfuel tank when engine is running or hot. DO NOTlight a cigarette or smoke wh

12• Move engine CHOKE knob to “Full Choke” position.17 - Full Choke Position• To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in the“Start”

2.12 CHARGING A BATTERYDANGER!Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gaswhile recharging. An explosive mixture will remain around thebattery f

3.2.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONSMODEL GPS 12500 GPS 15000Model # 004451-1 004582-1Rated Max. Power 12.5 kW 15.0 kWSurge Power 18.75 kW 22.5 kWRated AC V

153.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty of the generator does not cover items that have beensubjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive fu

16Use Champion RC12YC spark plug or equivalent. The correct air gap is0.76 mm (0.030 in.).Replace the plug once each year.Thiswill help your engine st

17Figure 21 - Spark Arrestor3.6 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCEAfter the first 50 hours of operation, you should adjustthe valve clearance in the engine.Imp

Table of ContentsCommercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator SystemSafety Rules ...1-3Section 1 –

18Section 3 — MaintenanceCommercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System3.7 GENERALThe generator should be started at least once every sev

194.1 TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine is running, but no AC1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker.output is available.2. Poor connection or defect

20Section 5 — NotesCommercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System

21Section 5 - NotesCommercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System

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23VOLTAGEELECTRONICREGULATOR11S1620644S4654321BCR277A1566A5641012SSR9RESETRESETTESTTEST18IM2SP2IM1SP1PRINTED CIRCUITBOARDCONTROL121011 92786453J21J115

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25ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0C5729 1 ASSEMBLY, CRANKCASE HOUSING WITH SLEEVE2 0C3008 1 SEAL, 38 I.D. CRANKSHAFT 3 090388 8 SCREW, TAPTITE M6-1.0

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ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION66 087680 1 WINGNUT, AIRBOX67 0D4511 1 PRECLEANER, AIR68 0D3262 1 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER69 0D6020 1 STUD M6-1.0 X 7370 0D4

INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing this model of the GUARDIAN®product line byGenerac Power Systems, Inc. This model is a compact, highperformance, a

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29ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0C6934 1 ADAPTOR, ENGINE2 0D2123 1 STATOR 12.5KW0D2134 STATOR 15KW3 0D2132 1 ROTOR 12.5KW0D2133 ROTOR 15KW4 0C6043B

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ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 087968 1 SWITCH, ROCKER -/02 090418 1 OUTLET, 12VDC SNAP3 0D6640 1 COVER, GOVERNOR CONTROL4 090987 6 SCREW PPHM M3-0.5

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33ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 057058 4 SCREW HHC M6-1.0 X 552 0D5315 4 RUBBER TANK MOUNT3 0D4570 1 CAP, FUEL WITH GAUGE & VENT4 0D22850SRV 1 K

34CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Generac Power System

35EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYEmission Control System Warranty (ECS warranty) for 2001 and later model year LSI engines:(a) Applicability: This wa

GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS “TWO YEAR” LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GUARDIAN®“12,500 WATT AND 15,000 WATT PORTABLE GENERATORS”For a period of two years from the dat

Part No. 0E0226 06/01/02 Printed in U.S.A.

2• Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected toreceptacles AND with connected devices turned ON. Start theengine and let it stabil

3 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS• All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility powe

1.1 UNPACKING• Set the palleted carton on a rigid flat surface.• Remove staples along bottom of carton that fasten carton to pallet.Open carton from

51.2.3 BATTERY CONNECTION• The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fullycharged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery.

6Section 2 – OperationCommercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator SystemOPERATION2.1 KNOW THE GENERATORRead the Owner’s Manualand Safety Rule

2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS2.2.1 AC, 20 AMP, DUPLEX RECEPTACLEThis is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to-reset ci