How many days will a Generac generator continuously run/power a home?

The generac generator can run continuously until utility comes back if you follow the proper maintenance procedures.

This requires you to have a daily check, so every 24 hours you must check for oil and do visual inspection of fuel lines and oil leaks.
Every year check battery.
Every 200 hours check battery, replace oil and oil filter
Every 400 hours replace air filter, valve clearance , spark plugs and sediment trap

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