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Generac Power Systems MEGA 2500 manual

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  • Page 1

    GEN ER A C M E GA 2 5 00 Extended Life Generator Owner’s Manual Danger: This generator is designed for outdoor use only . Do not use this generator inside any building or enclosure including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV). Fire or an explosion may result. No user performed modifications, including venting of exhaust and/[...]

  • Page 2

    EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alter- nating current (AC) generator . It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical light- ing, appliance, tool and motor loads. This manual contains information for a generator that operates 120 volt, single phase, 60Hz devices that require[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Extended Life Generator GENERAC Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator  Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. Comply with all regulations requiring storage and handling of gaso- line.  [...]

  • Page 4

    CART ON CONTENTS The following part s are shipped loose with your Generator:  Main Unit  Generator with wheels and guide handle  Wire Form  Battery Charge Cables Become familiar with each piece before assembling the Generator . Check all contents against the illustration on Page 5. If any part s are missing or damaged, call the Generato[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Extended Life Generator GENERAC Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator KNOW YOUR GENERA TOR 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 and adjustment s. Save the manual for future ref- erence. 5.5 [...]

  • Page 6

    ADD FUEL DANGER! NEVER fill fuel t ank indoors. NEVER fill fuel t ank when engine is running or hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel t ank. Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Regular leaded gasoline may also be used if UNLEADED is not available. CAUTION: Do not overfill the fuel t ank. Always allow room[...]

  • Page 7

    Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator 7 Extended Life Generator APPL YING ELECTRICAL LOADS  Let engine stabilize and warm up for about five min- utes after st arting. Use this generator to operate 120 volts, single phase, 60 Hz, ac lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.  DO NOT connect 240 volts to 120 volt s outlets.  DO NOT conne[...]

  • Page 8

    CORD SETS FOR RECEPT ACLES This generator is equipped with the following receptacles: TWO 120-VOL T , 15 AMP RECEPT ACLES This pair of recept acles is protected against overload by a 15-amp push-to-reset circuit breaker . Use each recep- tacle to operate 120 volt, single phase 60 Hz, AC electrical loads requiring up to 1800 watts (1.8 kW) at 15 amp[...]

  • Page 9

    GENERAC Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator 9 Extended Life Generator GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDA TIONS The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a damaged or [...]

  • Page 10

    GENERAC Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator 10 Extended Life Generator ST ORAGE INSTRUCTIONS The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for storage. GENERA T OR  Cl[...]

  • Page 11

    PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but no 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker . AC output is available. 2. Fault in generator . 2. Contact Generac Service Facility . 3. Poor connection or defective 3. Check and repair . cord set. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. E[...]

  • Page 12

    ELECTRICAL DA T A Drawing No. 99697 GENERAC Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator 12 Extended Life Generator[...]

  • Page 13

    Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator GENERAC Drawing No. B1762 EXPLODED VIEW  XXXXXX... 13 Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW  CONTROL P ANEL ITEM P A RT NO. QTY . DESCR I PT I ON 1 99837 1 P ANEL, Control 2 66818 2 OUTLET , 120V 15A 3 99887 1 CAP ACITOR, 12.5 MFD 4 90418 1 OUTLET , 12V DC 5 84543-C 4 SCREW , 3.5 x 18mm Lg. Phillips H[...]

  • Page 14

    EXPLODED VIEW  GENERA T OR Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator 14 Extended Life Generator GENERAC Drawing No. B1763[...]

  • Page 15

    REP AIR P ARTS  GENERA T OR Drawing No. B1763 GENERAC Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator 15 Extended Life Generator ITEM P A RT NO. QTY . DESCR I PT I ON 1 99685 1 HANDLE 2 67210A 1 DECAL, Ground 3 99681 2 FRAME 4 B1936 1 ENGINE, 5.5 h.p. - VS BRIGGS 5 99684 1 PLA TE, Base 6 99687J 1 ASSEMBL Y , Rotor 7 65791 1 BEARING 8 67451 1 W ASHER, [...]

  • Page 16

    Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator GENERAC ONE-YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR PORT ABLE GENERA TORS GENERAC 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 , however ,does not include the gasoline engine when fu[...]