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Generac 10k Generator Set

The Generac 10k is a 10 kW NG/LP (dual fuel) standby generator set powered by a Generac GT-530 engine. It is available at 240 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz and rated 50 A. It holds about 1.61 L (0.4 gal) of oil, with a maximum ambient rating of 25 °C. Starting uses 3 group-26 batteries rated 525 CCA at 12 V. The set weighs about 387 kg (853 lb).

10 kW
Standby
0.53 L
Displacement
1.61 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelNG/LP (dual fuel)
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power10 kW
ControllerLCD digital controller (menu system)
Oil capacity1.61 L
Voltage options240 V
Phase1
Rated current[{'load_pct': 50, 'value': 41.6}, {'load_pct': 75, 'value': 50}, {'load_pct': 100, 'value': 60}] A
Circuit breaker[{'circuit': '35 Amp', 'value': 45}, {'circuit': '45 Amp', 'value': 50}, {'circuit': '50 Amp', 'value': 60}, {'circuit': '60 Amp', 'value': 70}] A
Battery group26R
Battery cranking525 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity3
Max ambient25 °C
Dry weight387 kg

Engine

Generac GT-530
Oil capacity1.7 L
Displacement0.53 L
Rated speed3600 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac GT-530
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterReplace as Necessary—200 hr find
Fuel filterInspect—21 hr find
Oil filterChange with oil070185F200 hr Amazon eBay PartsGeek
BeltReplace as Necessary—21 hr find
Coolant—21 hr
Coolant filterInspect— find
OilChange—200 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Generac 10k?

The Generac 10k is rated 10 kW standby.

What engine does the Generac 10k use?

The Generac 10k is powered by the Generac GT-530 engine.

What fuel does the Generac 10k use?

The Generac 10k runs on NG/LP (dual fuel).

What is the oil capacity of the Generac 10k?

The Generac GT-530 engine in the Generac 10k has an oil capacity of 1.7 liters.

What oil filter does the Generac 10k use?

The Generac 10k uses oil filter part number 070185F.

Troubleshooting

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Fault codes

CodeMeaningRemedy
801Engine will not crankCorrect short circuit condition, replace 7.5A fuse in generator control panel. Tighten, clean or replace battery cables as necessary. Replace defective starter contactor or motor.
802Engine cranks but will not startReplenish fuel/Turn on fuel valve. Replace defective fuel solenoid or open #14 wire from engine control board. Clean, re-gap or replace spark plugs as necessary. Reset valve lash. Verify choke plate moves freely.
803Engine starts hard and runs roughCheck, replace air cleaner as necessary. Clean, re-gap or replace spark plugs as necessary. Confirm fuel pressure to regulator is 10-12” water column (0.36-0.43 psi) for LP, and 5-7” water column (0.18-0.25 psi) for natural gas. Move selector to correct position. Verify choke plate moves freely.
804AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is set to OFF, but the engine continues to run
805There is no AC output from the generatorReset circuit breaker to ON (or CLOSED). Contact nearest Dealer for assistance.
806There is no transfer to standby after utility source failure
807Unit consumes large amounts of oilAdjust oil to proper level. See 'Engine Oil Recommendations'. Check for oil leaks.

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
The engine will not crank.1. Fuse blown. 2. Loose, corroded or defective battery cables. 3. Defective starter contactor. (8 kW) 4. Defective starter motor.1. Correct short circuit condition, replace 7.5A fuse in generator control panel. 2. Tighten, clean or replace as necessary. 3. * 4. *
The engine cranks but will not start.1. Out of fuel. 2. Defective fuel solenoid (FS). 3. Open #14 wire from engine control board. 4. Fouled spark plug(s). 5. Valve lash out of adjustment. 6. Choke not operating.1. Replenish fuel/Turn on fuel valve. 2. * 3. * 4. Clean, re-gap or replace plug(s). 5. Reset valve lash. 6. Verify choke plate moves freely.
The engine starts hard and runs rough.1. Air cleaner plugged or damaged. 2. Fouled spark plug(s). 3. Fuel pressure incorrect. 4. Fuel selector in wrong position. 5. Choke remains closed.1. Check, replace air cleaner. 2. Clean, re-gap or replace plug(s). 3. Confirm fuel pressure to regulator is 10-12” water column (0.36-0.43 psi) for LP, and 5-7” water column (0.18-0.25 psi) for natural gas. 4. Move selector to correct position. 5. Verify choke plate moves freely.
The AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is set to OFF, but the engine continues to run.1. Defective switch. 2. AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch wired incorrectly. 3. Defective control board.1. * 2. * 3. *
There is no AC output from the generator.1. Main line circuit breaker is in the OFF (or OPEN) position. 2. Generator internal failure.1. Reset circuit breaker to ON (or CLOSED). 2. *
There is no transfer to standby after utility source failure.1. Defective transfer switch coil. 2. Defective transfer relay. 3. Transfer relay circuit open. 4. Defective control logic board.1. * 2. * 3. * 4. *
Unit consumes large amounts of oil.1. Engine over filled with oil.1. Adjust oil to proper level.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
001812Air Filter Element1Air filter PartsGeek
001820Air Filter Element (10 kW)1Air filter PartsGeek
070185ESEngine oil filter, spin-on1Oil filter Amazon eBay $23.00 PartsGeek
070185FEngine oil filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay PartsGeek
0C8127Air Filter1Air filter Amazon eBay $28.00 PartsGeek
0D3167GASKET, BATTERY SUPPORT BRACKET1Gasket PartsGeek
0D7178TControl panel fuse, 7.5A1Fuse PartsGeek
0E5968GASKET EXTRUDED TRIM (328” LG)1Gasket PartsGeek
0E9371Air Filter1Air filter PartsGeek
0E9371ASAir filter1Air filter Amazon eBay $19.48 PartsGeek
0E9581Air Filter1Air filter Amazon eBay $21.99 PartsGeek
0F6558PANEL, ALTERNATOR DIVIDER1Alternator PartsGeek
0F7798BAFFLE, INTAKE1Air filter PartsGeek
0F8246PANEL, ALTERNATOR DIVIDER (7KW)1Alternator PartsGeek
0F8380FOAM, TOP INTAKE BAFFLE1Air filter PartsGeek
0F8434GASKET, FRONT DIVIDER (10KW)1Gasket PartsGeek
0F8555GASKET, DOOR SEAL1Gasket PartsGeek
0F8847GASKET, FRONT DIVIDER1Gasket PartsGeek
0F8915PANEL, ALTERNATOR DIVIDER (10KW)1Alternator PartsGeek
0G0767BSpark Plug1Spark plug Amazon eBay $5.25 PartsGeek
0G3332Air filter element1Air filter Amazon eBay $15.99 PartsGeek
0G5894Air Filter1Air filter Amazon eBay $19.99 PartsGeek
241918large1Belt PartsGeek
241919small1Belt PartsGeek
338-4086Genset to Pump Actuator1Pump PartsGeek
338-4088For Oil Temperature Display from Sensor1Sensor PartsGeek
6030A10kW Cold Weather Kit1Thermostat PartsGeek
7.5AFUSE1Fuse PartsGeek
A045Y127Oil Filter6Oil filter PartsGeek
A046K017Oil Filter4Oil filter PartsGeek
RC12YCSpark Plug1Spark plug Amazon eBay $12.98 PartsGeek
RC14YCSpark plug (V-twin GT-990, one per cylinder)2Spark plug Amazon eBay $6.77 PartsGeek
SHEG702Raw Marine Water Pump Impeller1Impeller PartsGeek
005818-0Generator Model No.Service part / kit PartsGeek
021267APLUG PLASTIC 1.5 BLIND GROMMET2Service part / kit PartsGeek
022097WASHER LOCK M6-1/44Service part / kit PartsGeek
022129WASHER LOCK M8-5/164Service part / kit PartsGeek
022145WASHER FLAT 5/16-M8 ZINC8Service part / kit PartsGeek
022152WASHER LOCK #104Service part / kit PartsGeek
022158NUT HEX #10-32 STEEL5Service part / kit PartsGeek
022473WASHER FLAT 1/4-M6 ZINC1Service part / kit PartsGeek
023484HBUSHING SNAP SB-1500-181Service part / kit PartsGeek
026850WASHER SHAKEPROOF EXT 1/4 STEEL1Service part / kit PartsGeek
031879WASHER FLAT #42Service part / kit PartsGeek
036937SCREW PPHM#10-32 X 12Service part / kit PartsGeek
0388040AJ0CABLE, #6 RED BATTERY 38.5”1Service part / kit PartsGeek
043107SCREW HHC M8-1.25 X 254Service part / kit PartsGeek
043116SCREW HHC M6-1.0 X 12 G8.81Service part / kit PartsGeek
045771NUT HEX M8-1.25 G8 CLEAR ZINC4Service part / kit PartsGeek
047411SCREW HHC M6-1.0 X 16 G8.84Service part / kit PartsGeek
048571SCREW HHC M8 – 1.25 X 102Service part / kit PartsGeek
049813NUT HEX M6 X 1.0 G8 YEL CHR1Service part / kit PartsGeek
051713WASHER FLAT M52Service part / kit PartsGeek
055414LUG SLDLSS #2-#8 X 17/64 CU1Service part / kit PartsGeek
090388SCREW TAPTITE M6-1.0 X 1215Service part / kit PartsGeek
092079SCREW TAPTITE M6-1.0 X 25 BP1Service part / kit PartsGeek
092120NUT LOCK TRIC M6 X 1.04Service part / kit PartsGeek
0A1658LOCK WASHER SPECIAL 1/41Service part / kit PartsGeek
0A2115WASHER NYLON M6-1/4”1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0A8475L/WASH SPECIAL #101Service part / kit PartsGeek
0C1085SCREW PPHM M3-0.5 X 81Service part / kit PartsGeek
0C3906SELF-ALIGN SCREW M6 HH2Service part / kit PartsGeek
0C6735SUPPORT, ROOF FOLDING2Service part / kit PartsGeek
0C8285BRACKET, BATTERY SUPPORT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0C8911POWER BLOCK1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D0710RIVET POP 0.125” X 0.337”12Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D1839BRACKET, TOP SUPPORT2Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D1840BRACKET, BOTTOM SUPPORT2Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D2979BCLOTH, HARDWARE 266.7mm X 146mm1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D2979CCLOTH, HARDWARE 543mm X 146mm1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D2979DCLOTH HARDWARE 266.7mm X 387.4mm2Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D3037LATCH, QUARTER TURN LOCKING1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D3037ALATCH, QUARTER TURN NON-LOCKING1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D3058AFOAM, FRONT INTAKE BAFFLE (7KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D3472GROMMET OVAL 31.75 X 50.81Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D3700NUT FLANGE M6-1.0 NYLOK1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D4662SCREW HHTR 5/16-18 X 3/4" (7KW)14Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D7176WASHER, SELF LOCKING34Service part / kit PartsGeek
0D9784NUT HEX LOCK M3-0.51Service part / kit PartsGeek
0E1330GROMMET, 38.1 DIA. CROSS SLIT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0E1330AGROMMET, 38.1 CROSS SLIT WITH HOLE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0E4245FOAM, FRO1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F0164HINGE TYPE A WITH STUDS, PIN1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F0164AHINGE TYPE A WITH STUDS, SOCKET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F0165HINGE TYPE B WITH STUDS, PIN1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F0165AHINGE TYPE B WITH STUDS, SOCKET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F5434HARNESS ENG V-T HSB1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F5438HARNESS, ENGINE (7KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F5458SCREW PLASTITE HI-LOW #10 X 3/84Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F6549ENCLOSURE, EXHAUST SIDE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F6550ENCLOSURE, SIDE & BACK1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F6552ENCLOSURE, ROOF1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F6555ENCLOSURE, FRONT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F6570COVER, BACK EXHAUST ENCLOSURE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F6571COVER, FRONT EXHAUST ENCLOSURE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F7711ASSEMBLY, ENCLOSURE BASE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F7824FOAM, MUFFLER BOX END1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F7824AFOAM, MUFFLER BOX END1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F7825FOAM, MUFFLER BOX FRONT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F7826FOAM, MUFFLER BOX BACK1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F7827FOAM, EXHAUST ENCLOSURE COVER2Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F7885PANEL, ENGINE DIVIDER1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F7886PANEL, ENGINE DIVIDER (10KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F8039MOUNTING CLIP1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F8080SCROLL, FAN1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F8209REGULATOR ASSEMBLY (10KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F8210REGULATOR ASSEMBLY (7KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F8257FOAM, FRONT ENCLOSURE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F8261FOAM, BACK ENCLOSURE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F8263PANEL, ENGINE DIVIDER (7KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F8871SCROLL, FAN (7KW, 10KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F9078REGUALTOR ASSEMBLY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F9143PAWL, DOOR2Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F9328HARNESS GENERATOR TO EXTERNAL CONNECTION BOX (10KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F9379FOAM, ROOF ENCLOSURE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F9653PAD, 24 X 48” WITH MOUNTING HOLES1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0F9968FUEL LINE, 1/2” OUTDOOR (NOT SHOWN)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0G0400WIRE ASSEMBLY, GROUND1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0G0617EXTERNAL CONNECTION BOX1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0G66240KEYService keys (pair)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
0H3421SSpark Plug1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $283.32 PartsGeek
0L4835AFUEL LINE FLEX 1/2 NO PVC (10KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
10000031033BADGE ADHESIVE GUARDIAN (10KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
10000046247EWAR SSI (E P3) EN (10KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
338-4084Genset to Remote ON/OFF Switch1Service part / kit PartsGeek
338-4085Genset to Battery1Service part / kit PartsGeek
338-4087Lead Harness1Service part / kit PartsGeek
338-4089For AC Display from Genset1Service part / kit PartsGeek
G006482-0Scheduled Maintenance KitService part / kit Amazon eBay PartsGeek
G050277DECAL OIL DRAIN (10,20-24KW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Prime50%
Prime75%
Prime100%
Standby
Standby50%
Standby75%
Standby100%

Available documents

Owner's manual — 5501-5502-5503-5504-5505-5506-5744 (Generac)Owner's manual — ASPDS-Y-1SG (Generac)Service manual — 9f84685f-0bec-42e0-a4e9-5c2c50b4b67b (Generac)Service manual — honeywell-home-standby-generator-10kw-15kw-20kw-owners-manual (Generac)

Other sets with this engine

Generac GT-530