Generac Power Systems 7117 User Manual

Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 4
Know Your Generator ..................... 4
Emissions ........................................ 5
Connection Plugs ............................ 6
Off/Run/Choke Switch ..................... 6
USB Outlet ...................................... 6
Economy Switch .............................. 6
Generator Status Lights .................. 6
Circuit Protectors ............................. 6
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 7
Add Engine Oil ................................ 7
Fuel ................................................. 8
Section 3 Operation ...................... 9
Operation and Use Questions ......... 9
Before Starting Engine .................... 9
Prepare Generator for Use .............. 9
Grounding the Generator When In Use
9
Know Generator Limits .................... 9
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 10
Starting Pull Start Engines ............ 10
Restarting Hot Engines ................. 11
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 11
Charging a 12 VDC Battery ........... 11
Parallel Operation ......................... 12
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................13
Maintenance ..................................13
Maintenance Schedule ..................13
Preventive Maintenance ................13
Engine Maintenance ......................13
Storage ..........................................16
Troubleshooting .............................17
(000004)
WARNING
California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
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WARNING
California Proposition 65. This product contains or
emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.

Generac Power Systems 7117 Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	7117
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English