THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,
COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOU AND OTHERS. READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS UNIT.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this engine within and after the warranty
period can be performed by any authorized service
dealer. Service technicians are factory trained and
capable of handling all service needs.
When contacting an authorized service dealer about
parts and service
, always supply the complete model
number and serial number
of your unit as given on its
data plate decal. See the illustration below for the
location of the decal.
The warranty for this engine is included in the owner’s
manual.
This engine meets the U.S. EPA and California
emissions regulations. To ensure that your
engine continues to meet these regulations,
refer to the following information and
instructions in this owner’s manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Service Information ..................................................................2
Engine Identification Decal Location ........................................2
Oil and Fuel Information............................................................3
Engine Emission Compliance Period ........................................3
SAFETY
Rules for Safe Operation ..........................................................4
Before Operating ......................................................................4
While Operating ........................................................................5
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Before Starting the Engine ........................................................6
Starting the Engine ................................................................6-7
Stopping the Engine..................................................................7
Low Pressure Shutdown System ..............................................7
Restarting the Engine................................................................7
Maintenance Schedule..............................................................7
MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance Recommendations ................................8
Service and Adjustments ........................................................10
Carburetor Adjustments ..........................................................10
Adjusting Valve to Rocker Arm Clearance..............................11
Storage Instructions ................................................................11
Product Specifications ............................................................11
Oil Capacities ..........................................................................11
Service Parts ..........................................................................12
Troubleshooting ......................................................................12
Notes ......................................................................................13
WARRANTY
California Emission Control Warranty Statement....................15
Emission Control System Warranty ........................................16
Generac Engine Warranty ......................................................17
MAINTENANCE RECORD ..................................18
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES