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Learn how the choke works on Generac portable generators, including manual choke controls and PowerDial positions. This article explains how to start cold and warm engines, when to move the choke to RUN, and why a generator may start with the choke on but shut down in RUN. It also covers flooding, stuck choke controls, dirty carburetors,...
This article explains what the colored dot markings on some Generac portable generator extension cords mean. It helps customers understand how to balance connected electrical loads and notes that dot colors may vary by cord.
CO-Sense™ technology offers robust protection against hazardous levels of carbon monoxide that are present in engine exhaust. The technology employs advanced sensor technology that detects elevated CO levels quicker than standard household detectors. If high CO levels are detected, the generator engine is automatically shut off, and the...
Learn how to tell if your Generac portable generator has a bonded neutral or floating neutral by checking the owner’s manual. This article explains what the neutral, hot, and ground wires do, how a bonded neutral connects neutral to the frame, and why a floating neutral can make a GFCI tester show “open ground.” It also covers grounding...
No. Allow at least five (5) feet of clearance on all sides of the generator when operating to prevent overheating and fire.
This article serves a portable generator battery charging hub. It provides general portable charging guidelines for the different types of charging functions for portable generators. It includes when and how various models charge. Whether they charge while running, how long to charge for, and if a battery is included, plus charging...
Explains how Generac home standby generators regulate voltage and what an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) does. Covers why most 2010 and newer HSB models regulate voltage through the controller instead of a replaceable AVR module, with PowerPact as the primary exception, helping ensure stable generator operation.
Explains why Generac multi-fuel portable generators are recommended to use standard 20 lb or 30 lb propane cylinders. Larger cylinders or stationary tanks often require different regulators/fittings/piping, and incorrect regulation can lead to poor performance or unsafe operation. Provides the recommended option for longer runtime (use...
This article covers most troubleshooting scenarios and procedures that an end user will need when owning a portable gas-powered generator.
Learn where to buy a maintenance kit for your Generac generator, and how to match the right kit part number to your generator model number. This article explains what’s included in a maintenance kit, where to order online, and when to use your owner’s manual or an Independent Authorized Service Dealer to confirm compatibility for reliable...