Product Manual

Maintenance
20 Owner’s Manual for 7.5 kW PowerPact™
Checking Engine Oil Level
When power outages necessitate running the generator
for extended periods, the oil level should be checked
daily. To check the engine oil level:
1.
If the generator is running during a utility outage, turn
OFF all associated loads running in the residence
using the main utility disconnect.
2. Turn the generator main line circuit breaker
(generator disconnect) to OFF.
3. Press the control panel OFF button.
4. Remove the 7.5 Amp fuse from the generator
control panel.
5. Remove the enclosure top lid by unscrewing the
fasteners, and lift the front panel off.
6. Remove the dipstick/fill cap and wipe it dry with a
clean cloth.
7. Insert the dipstick/fill cap, but do not thread into the
crankcase threads, then again remove it.
8.
Verify oil level is within safe operating range. The
level should be at the “H” mark on the dipstick/fill cap.
See A in
Figure 4-1 .
Figure 4-1. Safe Oil Operating Range
9. If necessary, remove the dipstick/fill cap and add
oil to the engine until the level reaches the FULL
mark and reinsert the dipstick and fill cap.
10. If the generator was running during a utility outage,
turn the main circuit breaker to the ON position.
11. Install the 7.5 Amp fuse in the generator control
panel.
12. Press the control panel AUTO button.
13. Turn ON the needed loads in the residence.
Engine Oil Recommendations
To maintain the product warranty, the engine oil should
be serviced in accordance with the recommendations of
this manual. For your convenience, Generac
Maintenance Kits are available that include engine oil, oil
filter, air filter, spark plug(s), a shop towel and funnel.
These kits can be obtained from an IASD.
All Generac Maintenance kits meet minimum American
Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL, or better.
Use no special additives. Select the appropriate viscosity
oil grade according to the expected operating
temperature. Synthetic oil also can be used in the
appropriate weight as standard.
Figure 4-2. Recommended Oil Based on Temperature
• SAE 30 above 32 ºF (0 ºC)
• SAE 10W-30 between –10 ºF (4 ºC) and above
• Synthetic SAE 5W-30 for all temperature ranges
(000139)
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
(000210)
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
A
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
005799
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.