Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 5
Know Your Generator
Replacement owner’s manuals are available
at www.generac.com.
Emissions Information
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
(and California Air Resource Board (CARB)
for generators certified to CA standards)
requires that this generator comply with
exhaust and evaporative emission standards.
Locate the emissions compliance decal on the
engine to determine generator standards and
warranty details. This generator is certified to
operate on gasoline. The emission control
system may include the following compo-
nents:
• Air Induction System
– Intake Pipe / Manifold
– Air Cleaner
• Fuel System
– Carburetor
– Fuel Tank / Cap
– Fuel Lines
– Evaporative Vent Lines
– Carbon Canister
• Ignition System
–Spark Plug
– Ignition Module
• Exhaust System
– Exhaust Manifold
– Muffler
– Pulsed Air Valve
– Catalyst
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
TABLE 2. Product Specifications
Generator Specifications
Rated Power 15.1 / 17.5 kW**
Surge Power 22.5 / 26.25 KVA
Rated AC Voltage 120/240
Rated AC Load
Current @ 240V
Current @ 120V
62.9 / 72.9 Amps**
125.8 / 145.8 Amps**
Rated Frequency 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM
Phase Single Phase
** Operating Temperature Range : -18 deg. C (0 deg. F) to 40 Deg. C (104 Deg. F). When operated
above 25 deg. C (77 deg. F) there may be a decrease in power.
** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited by, such factors as fuel Btu content, ambi-
ent temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc.. Maximum power decreases about 3.5% for each
1,000 feet above sea level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60°
F) ambient temperature.
Engine Specifications
Displacement 992 cc
Spark Plug Type Champion RC14YC or Equivalent
Spark Plug Part No. 0E7585A
Spark Plug Gap 0.040 inch or (1.016 mm)
Gasoline Capacity 60.5 L (16 U.S. gallons)
Oil Type
See Chart in the
Add Engine Oil Section
Oil Capacity
With filter change
Without filter change
1.6 L (1.7 qt.)
1.3 L (1.4 qt.)
Run Time at 50% Load (5.5/6.5 kW) 10 Hours
* Go to Generac.com or contact an Authorized Service Dealer for replacement parts.