Generac Power Systems GP2500i

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 ..................... 4
Emissions ........................................ 5
Connection Plugs ............................ 6
Off/Run/Choke Switch ..................... 6
USB Outlet ...................................... 6
Economy Switch .............................. 6
Generator Status Lights .................. 6
Circuit Protectors ............................. 6
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 7
Add Engine Oil ................................ 7
Fuel ................................................. 8
Section 3 Operation ...................... 9
Operation and Use Questions ......... 9
Before Starting Engine .................... 9
Prepare Generator for Use .............. 9
Grounding the Generator When In Use
9
Special Requirements ..................... 9
Connecting to a Building Electrical
System ............................................ 9
Know Generator Limits .................. 10
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 10
Starting Cold Engines ................... 11
Starting Hot Engines ..................... 11
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 11
Charging a 12 VDC Battery ........... 11
Parallel Operation ......................... 12
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................13
Maintenance ..................................13
Maintenance Schedule ..................13
Preventive Maintenance ................13
Engine Maintenance ......................13
Storage ..........................................16
Troubleshooting .............................17
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WARNING
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
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