Page 2 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; BEFORE OPERATING; The engine exhaust from this product; WA
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee — 2 — If you don’t understand any portion of this manual, contactGenerac for a demonstration of actual starting, operating andservicing procedures. Throughout this publication and on tags and decals affixed tothe generator, DANGER, WAR...
Page 3 - WHILE OPERATING
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee — 3 — • Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel expansion. If the tank is overfilled, the fuel can overflow ontoa hot engine and cause a FIRE or an EXPLOSION. • Allow at least two (2) feet of clearance on all sides of...
Page 4 - Decal
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee — 4 — When ordering engine components, you must provide the authorized service dealer with the engine identification number,which is located on the engine identification decal. See the illustration below for the location of the decal. ...
Page 5 - OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION; NOTE: BE SURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS; RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE; The recommended oils include the following:; RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE; Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED gasoline with this engine.
— 5 — G Geen neerraacc G GN N-- 332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION NOTE: BE SURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Using old or improper oil or fuel can cause engine damage. CAUTION: Any attempt to crank or start ...
Page 6 - Perform the following tasks before trying to start the engine:; ADDING ENGINE OIL; Remove the yellow oil fill cap from the crankcase (Figure 1).; Figure 1 — Oil Fill Cap; CHECKING ENGINE OIL; Fill the fuel tank using clean, fresh UNLEADED gasoline.; STARTING THE ENGINE; Figure 2 — RUN/STOP SWITCH
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee — 6 — OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE It is the owner’s/operator's responsibility to perform all safetychecks; to make sure that all maintenance for safe operation isperformed promptly; and to have the engine checked by anauthorized dealer p...
Page 7 - STOPPING THE ENGINE; INITIAL STARTUP; NOTE: If you do restart engine after a shutdown and have not
A If the engine FAILS TO START, go to Step 3. B. If the engine STARTS, go to Step 4. Figure 4 — Recoil Handle 3. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE POSITION,and pull the recoil handle (Figure 4) two (2) times. • If the engine STILL FAILS TO START, repeat Steps 1-3. 4. Move the choke lever to the...
Page 8 - Figure 5 — Oil Filter and Drain Plug; A. Place a suitable container beneath the oil filter and; turn the filter counterclockwise to remove the filter.; B. Coat the gasket of a new filter with engine oil. Turn; SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee — 8 — GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS The owner/operator is responsible for making sure that all periodicmaintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the equipment is kept cleana...
Page 9 - Figure 6 — Removing the Air Cleaner Cover; NOTE: If the pre-filter is still dirty after washing and drying it,; REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee — 9 — CAUTION: Never run this equipment without the completeair cleaner system installed on the engine. This could resultin premature wear to the engine. Use the following instructions to clean or replace the air cleaner components. 1....
Page 10 - Figure 9 — Removing Heat Shield; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; ENGINE SPEED; • Operating the engine at high engine speeds is dangerous and; Figure 8 — Setting Spark Plug Gap; CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR; Clean and inspect the spark arrestor screen as follows:
Generac GN-320/360/410 Engine — 10 — Figure 9 — Removing Heat Shield SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE SPEED CAUTION: The engine speed was properly adjusted at thefactory and should require no additional adjustment. Donot attempt to change engine speed. If you believe theengine is running too fast or t...
Page 11 - Figure 11 — Adjusting Valve to Rocker Arm Clearance; Reinstall the rocker cover gasket, rocker cover and; CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS; Remove the rocker cover and rocker cover gasket.; Figure 10 —Removing the Valve Cover; OHVI
3. Loosen the rocker arm jam nut. Using an allen wrench to turnthe pivot ball stud, check the clearance between the rockerarm and the valve stem with a flat feeler gauge (Figure 11). Figure 11 — Adjusting Valve to Rocker Arm Clearance 4. When the valve clearance is correct, hold the pivot ball studw...
Page 12 - RETORQUING THE HEAD BOLTS; After the first 50 hours of operation, retorque the head bolts.; operation. The head bolts will need no further adjustment.; Figure 12 — Tightening Sequence; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee — 12 — RETORQUING THE HEAD BOLTS After the first 50 hours of operation, retorque the head bolts. NOTE: Only perform this adjustment after the first 50 hours of operation. The head bolts will need no further adjustment. 1. Remove the fo...
Page 13 - STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING: Never store the engine with the fuel in the tank; away from open flame. Be sure the engine is cool.; NOTE: Using a fuel additive such as STA-BIL® fuel stabilizer, or an; Install the spark plug. Do not connect the spark plug wire.; OTHER STORAGE TIPS; Do not store gasoline from one season to another.; SPECIFICATIONS; Model
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee — 13 — STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS This engine should be started at least once a week and run for atleast 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and the equipment mustbe stored for more than 30 days, use the following guidelines toprepare it for ...
Page 18 - DESCRIPTION
— 18 — G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee E EX XP PL LO OD DE ED D V VIIE EW W — — G GA AS S T TA AN NK K M MO OU UN NT TIIN NG G H HA AR RD DW WA AR RE E ITEM PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION 22 40976 2 SHCS M8-1.25 X 20 26 22129 2 Lock Washer M8 94 B2348 1 Tank Cradle 95 52858...
Page 22 - CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE:
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and Generac Corporation are pleased to explain the Emission Control SystemWarranty on your new util...
Page 23 - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY; EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee — 23 — EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and Later Model Year Utility and Lawn and Garden Equipment Engines: A. Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and late...
Page 24 - GENERAC CORPORATION
G Geen neerraacc G GN N--332200//336600//441100 E En ng giin nee GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR “GN” ENGINES Generac Power Systems, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the engine will be trouble free from defects in materialor workmanship for the items and period ...