Generac Power Systems XT8000EFI Owner's 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 ........................................ 5
Connection Plugs ............................ 6
Idle Control Switch .......................... 6
Hour Meter ...................................... 6
Fault Indicator Light ......................... 6
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 8
Assembly ......................................... 8
Battery Cable Connection ............... 9
Add Engine Oil ................................ 9
Fuel ............................................... 10
Section 3 Operation .................... 11
Operation and Use Questions ....... 11
Before Starting Engine .................. 11
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 11
Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable ................................. 11
Know Generator Limits .................. 12
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 13
Starting Pull Start Engines ............ 13
Starting Electric Start Engines ...... 13
Generator Shut Down ................... 13
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System .
13
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................14
Maintenance ..................................14
Maintenance Schedule ..................14
Preventive Maintenance ................14
Engine Maintenance ......................15
Battery Replacement .....................16
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 17
Valve Clearance ............................17
Storage ..........................................17
Troubleshooting .............................19
Notes .............................................20
(000393a)
WARNING
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Generac Power Systems XT8000EFI Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	XT8000EFI
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English