Generac 5982 - Manuals

STANDARDS 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. NFPA No. 70, NFPA HANDBOOK OF NATIONAL E...

4 1.1 UNPACKING Remove all packaging material. • Remove separate accessory box. • Remove the generator from car ton. • 1.1.1 ACCESSORY 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 Regist...

5 Figure 3 - Control Panel 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 Starter – Use to star t engine manually. 15. Fuel Shut Off – Va...

6 2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS 2.2.1 120 VAC DUPLEX RECEPTACLE This is a 120 Volt 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...

7 2.3.2 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt 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 after star ting. • Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 Volt...

8 2.6 BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR 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 Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special additives. Select the oil's viscosity...

9 Turn engine ON/OFF switch to • ON position (Figure 11). Move engine CHOKE lever to the • FULL CHOKE position (Figure 11). To star t engine, firmly 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-...

10 3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodicall...

11 3.3.6 REPLACING THE SPARK 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 run 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 ...

12 3.7 LONG TERM STORAGE It is impor tant to prevent gum deposits from forming 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 se...

13 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but no AC output is available. 1. Circuit breaker is open.2. Poor 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...

16 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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 u...

Manual Par t No. 0H9247 Rev B (10/06/10) Printed in China Warranty 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 d...