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Owner's Manual GP 3250 P or table Generator MODEL: 005982-0.
Owner's Manual Introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Read this Manual Thoroughly ........................................................... 1 Safety Rules .........................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this model by Generac P ower Systems, Inc. This model is a compact, high per formance, air-cooled, engine driven generator designed to supply electrical power to operate electrical loads where no utility power is available or in place of utility due to a power outage.
Do not inser t objects through unit’s cooling slots. • When working on this equipment, remain aler t at all times. • Never work on the equipment when physically or mentally fatigued.
ST ANDARDS INDEX In the absence of per tinent standards, codes, regulations and laws, the published information listed below may be used as a guideline for operation of this equipment. Always reference the latest revision available for the standards listed.
4 1.1 UNP ACKING Remove all packaging material. • Remove separate accessory box. • Remove the generator from car ton. • 1.1.1 ACCESSOR Y BOX Check all contents. If any par ts are missing or damaged, locate an authorized dealer at 1-888-436-3722.
5 Figure 3 - Control P anel 9. Muffler – Quiets the engine. 10. Handle – Pivot and retract for storage. 11. Gas Cap – Fuel fill location. 12. Fuel Gauge – Shows fuel level in tank. 13. Oil Check/Fill – Check and fill oil here. 14. Recoil Star ter – Use to star t engine manually .
6 2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PL UGS 2.2.1 120 VAC DUPLEX RECEPT ACLE This is a 120 V olt outlet protected against overload by a 14 Amp circuit breaker (Figure 7). 14 Amps of current may be drawn from each socket, however , total power drawn must be kept within data plate ratings.
7 2.3.2 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL L OADS DO NOT connect 240 V olt loads to 120 V olt receptacles. DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator . DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator . Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes af ter star ting.
8 2.6 BEFORE ST ARTING THE GENERA TOR Prior to operating the generator , engine oil and gasoline will need to be added, as follows: 2.6.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL All oil should meet minimum American P etroleum Institute (API) Ser vice Class SJ, SL or better .
9 T urn engine ON/OFF switch to • ON position (Figure 11). Move engine CHOKE lever to the • FULL CHOKE position (Figure 11). T o star t engine, fir mly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly • until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away .
10 3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , the operator must maintain the generator as instr ucted in this manual.
11 3.3.6 REPL ACING THE SP ARK PLUG Use spark plug F6TC, NGK BP6IS or Champioin RN11YC. Replace the plug once each year . This will help the engine star t easier and r un better . 1. Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug. 2.
12 3.7 L ONG TERM STORAGE It is impor tant to prevent gum deposits from for ming in essential fuel system par ts such as the carburetor , fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
13 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but no AC output is available. 1. Circuit breaker is open. 2. P oor connection or defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator . 1. Reset circuit breaker .
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16 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY ST A TEMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) are pleased to explain the Emission Control System warranty on your new 2008 and later equipment.
17 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS warranty) for equipment using small spark -ignited engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to equipment that uses small off-road engines.
Manual P ar t No. 0H9247 Rev B (10/06/10) Printed in China W arranty GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS “TWO YEAR” LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GP SERIES PORT ABLE GENERA TORS For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Generac P ower Systems, Inc.
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