Generac Power Systems GP15000E User Manual

Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 4
Know Your Generator ..................... 5
Emissions Information ..................... 5
Hour Meter ...................................... 6
Connection Plugs ............................ 6
120/240 VAC, 50 Amp receptacle ... 7
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 7
Assembly ......................................... 8
Battery Cable Connection (electric
start only) ........................................ 8
Add Engine Oil ................................ 8
Fuel ................................................. 9
Section 3 Operation .................... 10
Operation and Use Questions ....... 10
Before Starting Engine .................. 10
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 10
Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable ................................. 10
Know Generator Limits .................. 10
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 11
Starting Electric Start Engines ...... 11
Automatic Idle Control ................... 12
Cold Weather Operation/De-icer ... 12
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 12
Using the 12 VDC Battery Charger 12
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................14
Maintenance Recommendations ...14
Maintenance Schedule ..................14
Preventive Maintenance ...............14
Engine Maintenance ......................14
Battery Replacement (if applicable) 16
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 16
Valve Clearance ............................17
Storage ..........................................17
Troubleshooting .............................18
Notes .............................................20
(000004)
WARNING
California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
(000005)
WARNING
California Proposition 65. This product contains or
emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.

Generac Power Systems GP15000E Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	GP15000E
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English