Hour Meter; Air Filter; How To Use The Generator - Generac GP5000 Manual Del Propietário

Operation
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Figure 3-3. Generator Controls
3.2 — Hour Meter
See Figure 3-4. The Hour Meter tracks hours of operation
for scheduled engine oil and air filter replacement, and
displays the following alerts.
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100 hours
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S
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200 hours
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The "CHANGE OIL" message is displayed every 100
hours and indicates that it is time to change the engine
oil. The message flashes for two hours, from one hour
before to one hour after each 100 hour interval.
NOTE: When changing the engine oil, also clean the
spark plug and check the gap.
The "SERVICE AIR FILTER" message is displayed every
200 hours and indicates that it is time to replace the air
filter. The message flashes for two hours, from one hour
before to one hour after each 200 hour interval.
NOTE: When replacing the air filter, also replace the
spark plug and check/adjust the valve clearance.
While the hour meter is in Flash Alert Mode, the mainte-
nance message alternates with elapsed time in hours
and tenths of an hour, each flashing four times until the
hour meter resets.
NOTE: The hour glass graphic flashes when the
engine is running to indicate that hours of operation
is being tracked.
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OIL

AIR FILTER

Hour Glass
Graphic
Figure 3-4. Hour Meter
3.3 — How to Use the Generator
If there are any problems operating the generator, call the
generator helpline at 1-888-436-3722.
Never operate in an enclosed area or
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indoors! NEVER use in the home, in a vehi-
cle, or in partly enclosed areas such as
garages, EVEN IF doors and windows are
open! ONLY use outdoors and far from open
windows, doors, vents, and in an area that
will not accumulate deadly exhaust.
The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon
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monoxide, which cannot be seen or smelled.
The gas is poisonous, and if breathed in suf-
ficient concentrations, can cause uncon-
sciousness or even death.
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Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and
ventilating air is critical to generator opera-
tion. Do not alter the installation or permit
even partial blockage of ventilation provi-
sions, as this can seriously affect safe opera-
tion of the generator. The generator MUST be
operated outdoors.
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This exhaust system must be properly main-
tained. Do nothing that might render the
exhaust system unsafe or in noncompliance
with any local codes and/or standards.
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Always use a battery operated carbon mon-
oxide alarm indoors. Be sure it is properly
installed according to the manufacturers
instructions.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator