Generac Power Systems XP8000E Owner's Manual

Introduction ............................................................ 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 2
Standards Index .............................................................3
General Information ................................................ 4
1.1 Unpacking ......................................................................4
1.1.1 Accessory Box ..................................................4
1.2 Assembly .......................................................................4
1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit ..................................4
1.2.2 Battery Connection ............................................4
Operation ................................................................ 5
2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................5
2.2 Hourmeter ......................................................................6
2.3 Cord Sets and Connection Plugs ....................................6
2.3.1 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle .......6
2.3.2 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle .....................6
2.4 How to Use the Generator ..............................................6
2.4.1 System Ground ..................................................6
2.4.2 Grounding the Generator ....................................7
2.4.3 Connecting Electrical Loads ...............................7
2.5 Don’t Overload the Generator ..........................................7
2.6 Wattage Reference Guide ...............................................7
2.7 Before Starting the Generator .........................................8
2.7.1 Adding Engine Oil ..............................................8
2.7.2 Adding Gasoline .................................................8
2.8 To Start the Engine .........................................................9
2.9 Stopping the Engine .......................................................9
2.10 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System ...............................9
2.10.1 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System...................9
2.10.2 Sensing Low Oil Pressure ..................................9
2.10.3 Restarting ........................................................10
2.11 Charging a Battery .......................................................10
Maintenance ......................................................... 10
3.1 Maintenance Schedule .................................................10
3.2 Product Specifications ..................................................10
3.2.1 Generator Specifications ..................................10
3.2.2 Engine Specifications .......................................10
3.2.3 Emissions Information .....................................11
3.3 General Recommendations ...........................................11
3.3.1 Generator Maintenance ....................................11
3.3.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................11
3.3.3 Engine Maintenance .........................................11
3.3.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................11
3.3.5 Changine the Oil and Oil Filter ..........................11
3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................12
3.4 Service Air Cleaner .......................................................12
3.5 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen.........................................12
3.6 Adjusting Valve Clearance ............................................13
3.7 General .......................................................................13
3.8 Long Term Storage .......................................................14
3.9 Other Storage Tips .......................................................14
Battery Service ..................................................... 14
4.1 Battery Service (Replacement) .....................................14
Troubleshooting .................................................... 15
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................15
Warranty ............................................................... 16
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Generac Power Systems XP8000E Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	XP8000E
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English