GENPortable Products RAC Portable Generator Model No. 1576-0 (3,600 Watt AC Generator) Visit our Generac A website: °] Owner's Manual Manual No. 188373 Revision 0 (5/8/2001) www.generac-portables.com This follow is the safety alert symbol. is used injury to alertoryou to potential personal injury hazards.Obey all safety messages that this symbol to avoidItpossible death.
Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator SAFETY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION RULES This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or use it for any application it was not designed for. If you have any questions about your generator's application, ask your dealer/distributor or consult the factory. The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator.
Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or any unqualified person to operate the generator.
Generac Portable Products 3,600WattGenerator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator CARTON CONTENTS • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with gasoline. Do Not overfill the gas tank. Check all contents. Review "Cold Weather Operation" on page 7. Shipped with your generator are: • Clean area around fuel fill cap; remove cap. • Main unit • Fitl fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
Generac Portable Products 3,600WattGenerator OPERATING THE GENERATOR 5. _ NOTE: If engine still fails to start after 3 pulls, check for proper oil level in crankcase.This unit is equipped with a Low Oil Shutdown System. See engine manual. minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before each change. Operate with choke in "Run" position. electrical loads connected CAUTION! Never startAND or stop withunit the with connected devices turned ON.
Generac Portable Products 3,600WattGenerator • Cutappropriate slotsto access receptacles ofunit. • Startunit,thenplaceboxoverit. CAUTION! 40°F [4°C]. Remove shelter when temperature is above For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator. • Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed, as shown in Figure 6. Wind j 120/240 Volt AC, Receptacle 20 Amp Locking Use a N EMA LI4-20 plug with this receptacle.
Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR THE • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about three times more watts of power for starting than for running. This surge of power lasts for only a few seconds when starting such motors.
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Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Surge Watts Continuous Wattage Power Factor ............... Capacity ......... .............................. Rated Maximum Continuous cracks of the rotor and stator winding insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these windings. 4,200 Watts 3,600 Watts 1.0 To Clean Load Current At 120 Volts ...................... 30.
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Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Engine is running, no AC output is available. but Engine runs good but bogs clown when loads are connected. Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. Engine shuts down during operation. I. 2. 3. Circuit breaker is open. Poor connection or defective cord set. Connected device is bad. 4. Solution I. Reset circuit breaker. 2. 3. Check and repair. Connect another device that is in good condition. Fault in generator.
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Generac Portable Products 3,600WattGenerator / I SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BRIDGE RECTIFIER RED BLUE BLUE (11) 20A C.B. POWER POWER GRAY RED _ -"_ 15A C.B.
Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator WIRING 15A C.B. B DIAGRAM 2OA C.B. TO SCREW ON PANEL GRN (0)_ RED 120V 20A RED F 120/240V 20A JE GRAY BLUE GRAY BLUE (11) BLUE GRAY / CAUTION!!! OUTLET TAB MUST BE BROKEN OFF IF OUTLET IS REPLACED.
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Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator PARTS LISTItem 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 l0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Part # AI88300 85651 NSP 66365 86307 188075 65791 96796 24823 91832 66825B 67022 86308 66849A 65795 95003A 188552 74908 84409 91825 66849 67989 B4986 77816 85652 84242 81917 36781 Qty 4 I I 2 7 I I 2 2 I 2 MAIN UNIT Description CRADLE MOUNT, Vibration ENGINE HOUSING, EngineAdapter HHMS, 5/16-24 x 3/4" ASSEMBLY,Rotor BEARING WASHER, M8 Flat HHCS, 5/16-24 x 7-7/8" ASS
Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST- '\ \ '\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ CONTROL '\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ Item l 2 3 4 5 \ \ \ '\ \ PANEL Part # B95600 75475 94396B 94396A 23365 Qty I 4 I I 4 \ \\\\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\\ \ \ Item 6 7 8 9 l0 Description COVER, Control Panel PPHMS,M4 0.
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LIMITED FOR WARRANTY PORTABLE (EXCEPT GN GENERATORS ENGINE SERIES) Generac Portable Products (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that its generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year* from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not apply to units used for prime power in place of utility.
