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RS8000E PowerDial™
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Portable Generator
Owner's Manual
MODEL:________________________
SERIAL:________________________
DATE PURCHASED:______________
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
Register your Generac product at:
register.generac.com
1-888-922-8482
WARNING
000478
(000209b)
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  • Page 1 RS8000E PowerDial™ Portable Generator Owner’s Manual 000478 MODEL:________________________ SERIAL:________________________ DATE PURCHASED:______________ WARNING Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209b) Register your Generac product at: register.generac.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1 Section 4 Maintenance and Introduction ........1 Troubleshooting ......15 Safety Rules ........1 Maintenance ......... 15 Safety Symbols and Meanings ..1 Maintenance Schedule ....15 Exhaust and Location Hazards ..2 Preventive Maintenance ....

  • Page 3: Section 1 Introduction And Safety

    Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power DANGER Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high-performance, effi- Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, cient operation, and years of use when main- will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Exhaust And Location Hazards

    WARNING DANGER Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged as to render it unsafe or make it noncompliant with parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result local codes and/or standards.

  • Page 5: Electrical Hazards

    Electrical Hazards • Allow at least 5 feet of clearance on all sides of the generator when operating to prevent overheating and fire. DANGER • Do not operate the generator if connected Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, electrical devices overheat, if electrical out- terminals, and connections while generator put is lost, if engine or generator sparks, or is running will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 6 • 0H8251B • 0H4635C CARBON READ 5 FEET (1.5m) MINIMUM FROM OBJECTS MANUAL MONOXIDE Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...

  • Page 7: Section 2 General Information And Setup

    Section 2 General Information and Setup 000478 000480 Figure 2-1. Features and Controls Generator Components 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle (NEMA L14-30R) Circuit Breakers (AC) Hour Meter Battery Charger Input 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle (NEMA 5-20R) Fuel Gauge 000488 Roll Over Valve...

  • Page 8: Know Your Generator

    Know Your Generator Emissions The United States Environmental Protection WARNING Agency EPA) (and California Air Resources Board (CARB), for engines/equip- Consult Manual. Read and understand manual ment certified to California standards) requires completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product that this engine/equipment complies with could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 9: Connection Plugs

    NOTE: The hour glass icon will flash when the engine is running. This signifies the meter is recording hours of operation. 0000.0 000204 Figure 2-6. 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle NEMA L14-30R 000205 PowerDial Figure 2-4. Hour Meter The PowerDial controls the ON/OFF func- Connection Plugs tions, choke and fuel valve operation.

  • Page 10: Remove Contents From Carton

    Remove Contents from Carton The following tools are required to install the accessory kit. 1. Open carton completely by cutting each • Needle Nose Pliers corner from top to bottom. • Ratchet Wrench 2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to •...

  • Page 11: Add Engine Oil

    WARNING Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then the positive battery cable when working SAE 30 on unit. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. (000130) 10W-30 Figure 2-9. Use two 8mm wrenches to Synthetic 5W-30 tighten battery hardware.
  • Page 12 3. Clean area around fuel cap and remove cap slowly. 4. Slowly add recommended fuel (A). Do not overfill (B). See Figure 2-12. 5. Install fuel cap. 000400 Figure 2-12. Add Recommended Fuel NOTE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before starting unit.

  • Page 13: Section 3 Operation

    Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions Grounding the Generator When Used as a Portable Call Generac customer service at 1-888-GEN- ERAC (1-888-436-3722) with questions or The generator is equipped with an equipment concerns about equipment operation and ground connecting the generator frame and maintenance.

  • Page 14: Know Generator Limits

    Know Generator Limits Edge Trimmer Overloading a generator can result in damage Electric Blanket to the generator and connected electrical Electric Nail Gun 1200 devices. Observe the following to prevent overload: Electric Range (per element) 1500 • Add up the total wattage of all electrical Electric Skillet 1250 devices to be connected at one time.

  • Page 15: Starting Pull Start Engines

    Starting Pull Start Engines IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual panel receptacles. These outlets are overload protected with push-to-reset circuit WARNING breakers. If amperage rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly. electrical output to that receptacle is lost.

  • Page 16: Restarting Hot Engines

    Restarting Hot Engines 1. Plug charger into Battery Charger Input jack, located on the control panel. See Fig- 3-5. Plug wall receptacle end of battery CAUTION charger into 120 Volt AC wall outlet. Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical 2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet loads prior to starting or stopping unit.

  • Page 17: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Dirt or debris can cause improper operation mance and extend engine/equipment life. and equipment damage. Clean generator Generac Power Systems, Inc. recommends daily or before each use. Keep area around that all maintenance work be performed by an and behind muffler free from combustible...
  • Page 18 Change Engine Oil WARNING SAE 30 Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death 10W-30 or serious injury. (000141) Synthetic 5W-30 When using generator under extreme, dirty, dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more frequently.

  • Page 19: Battery Replacement (If Applicable)

    Service Spark Plug 3. Install new battery. Install hold down bracket and tighten. To service spark plug: 4. Connect positive (+) battery terminal (red 1. Clean area around spark plug. wire) FIRST (red wire). Slide rubber boot 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. over connection hardware.

  • Page 20: Valve Clearance

    Prepare Fuel System for Storage Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and damage fuel system components. Keep fuel fresh, use fuel stabilizer. If fuel stabilizer is added to fuel system, pre- pare and run engine for long term storage. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to circulate sta- bilizer throughout fuel system.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but 1. Circuit breaker OPEN. 1. Reset circuit breaker. AC output is not 2. Poor connection or defective 2. Check and repair. available. cord set. 3. Connect another device that is 3. Connected device is bad. in good condition.

  • Page 22: Notes

    Notes Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...
  • Page 23 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...
  • Page 24 ©2018 Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice. Generac Power Systems, Inc. No reproduction allowed in any form without prior S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 written consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc. Waukesha, WI 53189 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) www.generac.com...

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