Generac Power Systems GP1200I User Manual

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 7
Remove Contents from Carton
1. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
TABLE 3. Accessories
3. Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with the unit
model and serial number for any missing
carton contents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
Add Engine Oil
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil
and must be purchased separately. Add oil
slowly and verify oil level often during filling
process to ensure overfilling does not occur.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and oil drain plug.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6. Remove Dipstick
4. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil as necessary. Cli-
mate determines proper engine oil
viscosity. See chart to select correct vis-
cosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil for engine
break-in before using synthetic oil.
5. To check oil level, remove funnel and
insert dipstick into oil filler neck. See Fig-
ure 2-7.
Figure 2-7. Safe Operating Range
6. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
Fuel
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled entirely prior
to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well venti-
lated area.
Item Qty.
Main Unit 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Quick Start Guide 1
Oil Funnel 1
Spark Plug Wrench 1
Service Warranty 1
Emissions Warranty 1
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
000115
SAE 15W-40
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000116
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000166b)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to
1/2 inch from top of tank to allow for fuel expansion.
Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing
fire or explosion, which will result in death or
serious injury.

Generac Power Systems GP1200I Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	GP1200I
Category	Inverter
Language	English