It is fuel
Injection which is way better than carbureted IMO
Generac 8917 GP18000EFI 22500 / 18000 Watt Electric Start Gas Powered Portable Generator w/ COSense and GFCI Covered Outlets, Wheel and Handle Kit Included, 49ST

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- COsense® Technoology – Stops. Alerts. Saves. Powerful protection against hazardous carbon monoxide
- Generac 816cc EFI Engine – Delivers the right amount of power to get the best performance and efficiency out of your engine
- TruePower™ Technology – With less than 5% THD, safely powers sensitive electronics and tools
- Low-Oil Pressure Shutdown – Automatically safeguards engine from damage
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What's Included
- (1) 8917
Features + Benefits
- COsense® Technoology – Stops. Alerts. Saves. Powerful protection against hazardous carbon monoxide
- Generac 816cc EFI Engine – Delivers the right amount of power to get the best performance and efficiency out of your engine
- TruePower™ Technology – With less than 5% THD, safely powers sensitive electronics and tools
- Low-Oil Pressure Shutdown – Automatically safeguards engine from damage
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 6850760 |
Brand | Generac |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 3 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 469.0 LB |
Surge Watts | 22,500 |
Rated Watts | 18,000 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Voltage | 120/240 |
Max. Amps | 75 |
Engine Displacement | 816 cc |
Engine Brand | Generac |
Engine Model | G- Force |
Start Type | Electric |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 Gal |
Full Load Fuel Consumption | 1.5 GPH |
Half-Load Run Time | 9 hr |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Number of Outlets | 5 |
Outlet Type | (2) 20 AMP NEMA 5-20R; (2) 30 AMP NEMA L5-30R; (1) 50 AMP 14-50R |
Battery Required | Yes |
Battery Included | Yes |
Auto Shutdown | Yes |
Overload Protection | Yes |
Low Oil Shutdown | Yes |
Hour Meter | Yes |
Hertz | 60 |
Engine Cooling | Air |
Built-in Inverter | No |
Total Harmonic Distortion | Less than 5% |
CARB Compliant | Yes |
Product Weight | 439.0000 lb |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 58.5 x 30.9 x 36.5 in |
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· 5 months ago
Is this a fuel injection engine
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Joel· 5 months ago
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ProductExpert30· 5 months ago
This generator does have a fuel injection engine.
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· 2 months ago
What is the decibel rating at 25 feet?
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ProductExpert30· 2 months ago
Generac does not officially publish decibel ratings for the portable generators at this time; however, similar generators operate at 70-100 decibels.
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· 5 months ago
What type of lubrication system is used ?
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ProductExpert6· 5 months ago
The generator would use SAE 10W-30 oil or SAE 5W-30 for colder temperatures.
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· 5 months ago
Does anyone know who manufactures the engine used in this (and other) Generac generators? Kohler? B&S?
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ProductExpert6· 5 months ago
Generac makes their own engines for their generators.
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3 year limited warranty
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Specifications
22,500
5,500
8,125
13,000
18,000
5,000
6,500
10,500
Gasoline
Diesel
Gasoline
Dual Fuel - Natural Gas and Propane
120/240
120/240
120/240
120/240
75
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816 cc
435 cc
389 cc
500 cc
Generac
Yanmar
Generac
DuroMax
G- Force
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XP13000HX
Electric
Electric
Recoil
Electric and Recoil
14.2 Gal
12 Gal
6.9 Gal
8 Gal
1.5 GPH
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9 hr
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5 hr
8 hr
5
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5
8
(2) 20 AMP NEMA 5-20R; (2) 30 AMP NEMA L5-30R; (1) 50 AMP 14-50R
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(4) 120v 20a 5-20r Gfci, (1) 120/240v 30a L14-30r
120V/30A, 120V/20A GFCI, 120/240V 30A, 120/240V 50A
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
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Yes
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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60
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60
Air
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Air
No
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Less than 5%
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Yes
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No
Yes
439.0000 lb
lb
176.5000 lb
235 lbs.
58.5 x 30.9 x 36.5 in
33.0 x 22.5 x 25.0 in
27.25 x 27.0 x in
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74 dB
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8,400
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10,400
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