Generac Power Systems iQ3500

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 ........................... 2
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 4
Know Your Generator ..................... 5
Emissions ........................................ 5
Connection Plugs ............................ 6
Digital Display Meter ....................... 6
OFF/ON/CHOKE Dial ...................... 6
USB Outlets .................................... 6
Economy Switch .............................. 6
Generator Status Lights .................. 7
COsense® ...................................... 7
Circuit Protectors ............................. 8
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 8
Battery Cable Connection (if equipped)
8
Add Engine Oil ................................ 9
Fuel ................................................. 9
Section 3 Operation .....................11
Operation and Use Questions .......11
Before Starting Engine ..................11
Prepare Generator for Use ............11
Grounding the Generator When In Use
11
Know Generator Limits ..................11
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit ....12
Starting Pull Start Engines .............12
Starting Electric Start Engines .......13
Starting Hot Engines ......................13
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...13
Parallel Operation ..........................13
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................15
Maintenance ..................................15
Maintenance Schedule ..................15
Preventive Maintenance ................15
Engine Maintenance ......................15
Storage ..........................................18
Troubleshooting .............................19
(000759a)
CALIFORNIA WARNING
Can expose you to benzene, a carcinogen
and reproductive toxicant
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.