Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer - Generac XP Serie Manuel De L'utilisateur

Operation
20. Oil Drain – Use to drain engine oil.
21. Oil Fill – Add oil here.
22. Air Filter – Filters intake air as it is drawn into the engine.
23. Recoil Starter (3.6, 6.5 & 8kW) - Use to start engine
manually.
24. Muffler – Quiets the engine.
25. Spark Arrestor – Reduces fire hazards by containing sparks.
26. Grounding Lug – Ground the generator to an approved earth
ground here. See "Grounding the Generator" for details.
27. Handles – Pivot and retract for storage. Press the spring-
loaded button to move handles.
28. Fuel Tank – See generator Specifications for tank capacity.
29. Gas Cap – Fuel fill location.
30. Fuel Gauge – Shows fuel level in tank.
31. Battery (6.5, 8 & 10kW) - Powers the electric starter motor.
32. Battery Charger Input (6.5, 8 & 10kW) - This receptacle
allows the capability to recharge the battery from the adaptor
plug charger.
33. Lifting Device – use to lift and store the generator after use.
See Lifting Safety notes in the beginning of this manual.
34. Fuel Shut Off – Valve between fuel tank and carburetor.
35. Fuse (10kW ONLY) - This 5 Amp fuse protects the starting
circuit from overload.
220cc Engine for
3.6kW Model
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Figure 8 - Generator Controls
410cc Engine for
6.5 & 8kW Models

2.1.1 COLD WEATHER OPERATION/DE-ICER

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40° F (4°
C) and a high dew point), the engine may experience icing of the
carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. To eliminate
this problem, this generator engine is fitted with a winter/summer
valve. This directs hot air into the carburetor during cold weather
operation. Always make sure the winter/summer valve is in the
correct location relative to the weather conditions.
Figure 9 – Winter/Summer Valve
530cc Engine for
10kW Model