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Generac In Line 4 Generator Set

The Generac In Line 4 is a 22 kW Natural Gas, Propane Vapor standby generator set powered by a Generac Inline 4 engine. It is available at 120/240 V and 120/208 V, single-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 5.25 L (1.4 gal) of oil and 2.5 L (0.7 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses group-26 battery rated 525 CCA at 12 V.

22 kW
Standby
2.4 L
Displacement
5.25 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas, Propane Vapor
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power22 kW
Oil capacity5.25 L
Alternator12V, 30 Amp
Voltage options120/240 V, 38 V, 22 V, 92 V, 120/208 V, 42 V, 27 V, 80 V
Phase1-phase,3-phase
Power factor[1.0, 0.8]
Battery groupGroup 26
Battery cranking525 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Max ambient50 °C

Engine

Generac Inline 4
Oil capacity5.25 L
Coolant capacity2.5 L
Displacement2.4 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac Inline 4
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterHardened500 hr
Fuel filterStandard50 hr
Oil filterFull flow spin-on cartridge100 hr
BatteryGroup 24F, 525CCA
BeltFan and belt guards500 hr
CoolantStandard
Coolant filtercheck starter, check engine DC alternator
Oil4 Quarts4.0 Quarts100 hr
Spark plug

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Generac In Line 4?

The Generac In Line 4 is rated 22 kW standby.

Which engine powers the Generac In Line 4?

The Generac In Line 4 is powered by the Generac Inline 4 engine.

What fuel type does the Generac In Line 4 take?

The Generac In Line 4 runs on Natural Gas, Propane Vapor.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac In Line 4?

The Generac Inline 4 engine in the Generac In Line 4 has an oil capacity of 5.25 liters.

Which alternator is fitted to the Generac In Line 4?

The Generac In Line 4 uses a 12V, 30 Amp alternator.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Display Reads: Press ENTER to begin the activation process.If ESCAPE is pressed instead of ENTER, your generator will only run in manual mode (for test purposes) and NOT ACTIVATED will be displayed. You will need to remove the generator control panel fuse AND disconnect the T1, N1 and N2 connector in the external connection box (if equipped); or disconnect utility input (main breaker) to the transfer switch for 3-5 seconds and reconnect, then begin with Step 1.
Display Reads: Use ARROW keys to scroll and find the first number of your Activation Code. Press ENTER to select.Repeat this step until all digits have been entered. Use ESCAPE to correct previous digits.
Display Reads: Activation is complete when all digits are entered above and your screen shows this display.Follow the controller prompts to continue setting the time function. Refer to your Owner’s Manual with questions.
What happens if “Wrong Passcode Try Again” appears?Re-enter the activation code. If a second attempt is unsuccessful, check the number against the code given on activategen.com. If it is correct and the generator will not accept it, contact 1-888-9ACTIVATE (922-8482).
Engine won’t crank.1. Control panel 7.5 amp fuse blown. 2. Loose or corroded or defective battery cables. 3. Defective starter contactor. 4. Defective starter motor. 5. Dead or Defective Battery.1. Replace fuse.* 2. Tighten, clean or replace battery cables as necessary.* 3. Replace contactor.* 4. Replace starter motor.* 5. Remove, change or replace battery.*
Engine cranks but won’t start.1. Out of fuel. 2. Fuel solenoid (FS) is defective. 3. Spark plugs defective.1. Replenish fuel/turn on fuel valve. 2. Replace solenoid.* 3. Clean, regap or replace plugs.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Generac In Line 4 troubleshooting guide (10 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
057329-TR-200B ControllerService part / kit Amazon eBay
0H7306Cover190Service part / kit Amazon eBay
0K8636-C36/45 kW (2.4 L)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
CntrlNexus001Control PanelService part / kit Amazon eBay
Maint024MaintenanceService part / kit Amazon eBay
QT045QT0451Service part / kit Amazon eBay

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
Standby25%42.016.0
Standby50%100.040.0
Standby75%190.075.0
Standby100%255.0101.0

Available documents

Owner's manual — 3815 qt027 om 2012 (Generac)