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GP Series 7,000 & 8,000 Watt
Portable Generator
COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL
MODELS: 005625-0, 005626-0
Owner’s
005680-0, 005681-0
Manual
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• WARRANTY
AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT:
www.generac.com
or
1-888-436-3722
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Table of Contents Portable Generator System Introduction ............................................................. 1 Section 3 – Maintenance ...................................... 11 3.1 Maintenance Schedule .................................................11 Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1 3.2 Product Specifications ..................................................11 Safety Rules ........................................................... 2 3.2.1 Generator
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NOTE: INTRODUCTION Notes contain additional information important to a procedure Thank you for purchasing this model by Generac Power Systems, and will be found within the regular text body of this manual. Inc. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine driven generator designed to supply electrical power to These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they operate electrical loads where no utility power is available or in indicate. Common sense and strict co
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Portable Generator System SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted near the unit's installation site. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment. • The National Electric Code (NEC) requires the frame and external EXHAUST & LOCATION HAZARDS electrically conductive parts of the generator be properly connected to an approved earth ground. Local electrical
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Portable Generator System STANDARDS INDEX CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING In the absence of pertinent standards, codes, regulations and laws, Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known the published information listed below may be used as a guideline to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects for operation of this equipment. Always reference the latest revision and other reproductive harm. available for the standards listed. 1. NFPA
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Section 1 – General Information Portable Generator System Figure 1 – Wheel Assembly 1.1 UNPACKING • Remove all packaging material. • Remove separate accessory box. • Remove the generator from carton. 1.1.1 ACCESSORY BOX Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged locate an authorized dealer at 1-888-436-3722. Contents Include: • 1 – Owner’s Manual • 1 - Left Handle Assembly FOOT • 1 - Quart Oil SAE 30 • 1 - Right Handle Assembly FOOT SUPPORT • 2 - Never-Flat Wheels • 1 - Frame Foot
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Section 2 – Operation Portable Generator System 11. Handles – Pivot and retract for storage. Press the spring- Figure 3 – Starter Connection loaded button to move handles. 12. Gas Cap – Fuel fill location. 13. Fuel Gauge – Shows fuel level in tank. 14. Oil Fill – Add oil here. 15. Recoil Starter – Use to start engine manually. 16. Fuel Shut Off – Valve between fuel tank and carburetor. 17. Oil Drain – Use to drain engine oil. 18*. Batter y Charger Input – This receptacle allows the capability t
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Section 2 – Operation Portable Generator System 2.3.2 120/240 VAC, 30 AMP RECEPTACLE 2.2 HOURMETER The Hourmeter tracks hours of operation for scheduled Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle (rotate to lock/ maintenance: unlock). Connect a suitable 4-wire grounded cord set to the plug and to the desired load. The cord set should be rated for 250 Volts There will be a "CHG OIL" message every 100 hours. The message AC at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 8). will flash one hour before and one
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Section 2 – Operation Portable Generator System 1. Figure the watts needed to start the largest motor. Figure 9 - Grounding the Generator 2. Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads. The Wattage Reference Guide is provided to assist in determining how many items the generator can operate at one time. NOTE: All figures are approximate. See data label on appliance for wattage requirements. 2.6 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 2 – Operation Portable Generator System *Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800 Figure 10 – Oil Level *Submersible Pump (1 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 *Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 *Sump Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800 to 1050 *Table Saw (10") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1750 to 20
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Section 2 – Operation Portable Generator System IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming Figure 13 - Choke Position in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol Choke or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be em
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Section 2 – Operation Portable Generator System • This generator is also equipped with a manual recoil starter 2.11.1 SENSING LOW OIL LEVEL which may be used if the battery is discharged. If the system senses a low oil level during operation, the engine NOTE: shuts down. The engine will not run until the oil has been refilled to the proper level. The switch must be in the RUN position. • To start manually, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly 2.12 CHARGING THE BA TTERY (ELECTRIC ST
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Section 3 — Maintenance Portable Generator System NOTE: 3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Do not use the battery charger for more than 48 hours at one The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been charge. subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual. 3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly Follow the calendar intervals. Mo
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Section 3 — Maintenance Portable Generator System Figure 17 - Spark Plug Gap 3.3.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE DANGER When working on the generator, always disconnect negative cable from battery. Also disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and keep wire away from spark plug. 3.3.4 CHECKING OIL LEVEL See the “Before Starting the Generator” section for information on checking the oil level. The oil level should be checked before each 3.3.7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT use, or at least every eight hours
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Section 3 — Maintenance Portable Generator System Figure 20 - Spark Arrestor 3.4 SERVICE AIR CLEANER The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using a dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter once a year (Figure 19). Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty conditions. Spark Arrestor Figure 19 - Air Cleaner Heat Shield COVER AIR FILTER 3.6 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE After the first 50 hours of operation, check the valve clearance in the engine
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Section 3 — Maintenance Portable Generator System Figure 21 - Valve Clearance Adjustment DANGER Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. • Start and run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel. • Allow the engine to cool, then drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade. • Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Pull the recoil start
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Section 4 — Troubleshooting Portable Generator System 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but no AC output 1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. is available. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connected device is bad. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Fault in generator. 4. Contact Authorized Service Facility. Engine runs good but bogs down 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Di
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Section 5 — Notes 16
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Section 5 — Notes 17
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Section 6 — Warranty Portable Generator System GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS “TWO YEAR” LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GP SERIES PORTABLE GENERATORS For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants its GP Series generators will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. Generac will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized W
