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GMC Generator GEN800 User Manual

GMC Generator GEN800
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Code: GEN800
Date: 080711 Edition: 06 Op: PS
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GMC Generator GEN800 Specifications

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BrandGMC
ModelGenerator GEN800
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction and Specifications

Product Scope and Symbols

Details intended use, environmental aspects, and explains product symbols.

Technical Specifications

Lists key technical data like output, power, engine type, fuel capacity, and weight.

General Safety Instructions

Workplace and Personal Safety

Covers keeping area clean, visitor safety, proper attire, alertness, and securing work pieces.

Tool and Equipment Safety

Advises on tool usage, storage, checking parts, and using correct tools for tasks.

Risk of Electrocution and Fire

Extension Cord and Unit Safety

Ensures proper use of cords, prevents operation in wet conditions, and on conductive surfaces.

Damaged Units and Guards

Warns against operating damaged generators or units with removed guards due to fire/shock risks.

Risk of Fire Hazards

Fuel Handling and Storage Safety

Precautions for refueling, fuel storage, and avoiding ignition sources near fuel.

Operational Fire Risks

Addresses risks from tampering with speed, inadequate ventilation, and hot engine parts.

Transportation and Inhalation Hazards

Safe Generator Transportation

Procedures to prevent fuel/oil leaks, damage, and inhalation hazards during transport.

Carbon Monoxide Danger

Highlights the lethal risk of inhaling toxic exhaust fumes in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.

Operation Risks and Physical Hazards

Operational Stability and Component Contact

Avoids suspended/unlevel operation and contact with hot engine components to prevent burns.

Moving Parts and Lifting Safety

Protects against injury from moving parts and ensures proper lifting techniques.

Additional Generator Safety Rules

Hazardous Locations and Ventilation

Prohibits operation in hazardous areas, confined spaces, and ensures adequate ventilation.

Electrical, Refueling, and Fuel Mix Safety

Covers lethal output, smoking during refueling, fuel spillage, and correct fuel mixture.

Load Management and Engine Speed

Advises unplugging loads before starting/stopping and warns against altering engine speed.

Know Your Product Components

Component Identification

Identifies key parts like handle, fuel tank, controls, AC/DC outputs, and circuit breakers.

Fueling and Starting Procedures

Mixing Fuel and Oil Correctly

Ensures the correct 40:1 fuel-to-oil mixture for engine longevity and performance.

Filling the Fuel Tank Safely

Provides safe procedures for filling the fuel tank, avoiding spills and overfilling.

Engine Starting Sequence

Step-by-step instructions for starting the generator engine using choke and recoil starter.

Stopping and Connecting Loads

Engine Stopping Procedure

Safely shuts down the generator by turning off the switch and fuel tap.

AC Load Connection

Instructions on how to connect AC powered devices to the generator's output socket.

DC Load Connection and Safety

Guidelines for charging car batteries via DC output, including crucial safety precautions.

Overload Protection and Maintenance

Understanding Circuit Breakers

Explains how circuit breakers protect the generator and connected apparatus from overloads.

Periodic Maintenance Tasks

Outlines regular checks for spark plug, air filter, and fuel filters as per schedule.

Generator Cleaning and Storage

Provides guidance on proper cleaning methods and preparing the generator for storage.

Air Filter and Fuel Filter Maintenance

Air Filter Service Procedures

Instructions for removing, cleaning, lubricating, and reinstalling the air filter element.

Fuel Filter Cleaning and Replacement

Detailed steps for servicing the tap extension fuel filter, including safety.

Cleaning and Repairs

General Cleaning and Ventilation Care

Guidelines for cleaning the generator's exterior, cautioning against harsh solvents.

Authorized Repair Service

Emphasizes that only authorized service centers should perform generator repairs.

Troubleshooting Guide

Engine Starting and Running Problems

Common causes and suggested remedies for issues like engine not starting or running erratically.

Electrical Output and Overload Issues

Solutions for no electrical output, repeated circuit breaker trips, and overheating.

GMC Customer Assist and Warranty

Contacting Support and Service

Provides contact information for customer assistance, service requests, and warranty inquiries.

Service Request Information

Details required personal and product information needed for logging a service request.

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