Generac Power Systems 5948 Details and Specifications
Generac Cold Weather Kit for Air Cooled 410 or 530cc Engines After April 2010.
The Cold Weather Kit is intended for use with air-cooled product manufactured after April of 2010 featuring the new Nexus technology. The kit consists of an automatic thermostatically controlled battery pad warmer and crankcase heater.
When temperatures fall below an acceptable level, the thermostat activates the battery warmer maintaining optimum battery temperature and also activates the crankcase oil heater for the best generator starting. This kit is recommended for generators installed in regions where the temperature regularly falls below 32 degrees F.
When installing a cold weather kit, it is required that the oil is replaced with 5W-30 synthetic for better engine start capability.
Compatible with these current models:
5870, 5882, 5871, 5883