Stopping The Engine; Low Oil Level Shutdown System - Generac GP Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire

Operation
• This generator is also equipped with a manual recoil starter
which may be used if the battery is discharged.
The switch must be in the RUN position.
• To start manually, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away to
start engine. Then follow the same choke sequence.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever
to "Full Choke" and repeat starting instructions.
Figure 15 - Choke Position
Choke
Start/Run/Stop Switch
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. If amperage
rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and
electrical output to that receptacle is lost. Read "Don't Overload the
Generator" carefully.

2.10 STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from
generator panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
• Move Run/Stop switch to OFF position.
• Close fuel valve.

2.11 LOW OIL LEVEL SHUTDOWN SYSTEM

The engine is equipped with a low oil level sensor that shuts down
the engine automatically when the oil level drops below a specified
level. If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has
enough gasoline, check engine oil level.
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NOTE:
NOTE:
2.11.1 SENSING LOW OIL LEVEL
If the system senses a low oil level during operation, the engine
shuts down. The engine will not run until the oil has been refilled
to the proper level.
2.12 CHARGING THE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START
UNITS ONLY)
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen

gas while recharging. An explosive mixture
will remain around the battery for a long
time after it has been charged. The slightest
spark can ignite the hydrogen and cause an
explosion. Such an explosion can shatter the
battery and cause blindness or other serious
injury.
Do not permit smoking, open flame, sparks
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or any other source of heat around a battery.
Wear protective goggles, rubber apron
and rubber gloves when working around
a battery. Battery electrolyte fluid is an
extremely corrosive sulfuric acid solution
that can cause severe burns. If spill occurs
flush area with clear water immediately.
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolonged periods of time. If the battery is unable to crank the
engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the accessory box
(see section "Charging the Battery"). RUNNING THE GENERATOR
DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery charged and ready for
use. Battery charging should be done in a dry location.
1. Plug charger into "Battery Charger Input" jack, located on the
control panel. Plug wall receptacle end of the battery charger
into a 120 Volt AC wall outlet (Figure 16).
2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet and control panel jack
when generator is going to be in use.
Figure 16 - Battery Charger Jack
BATTERY
CHARGER
INPUT
NOTE: