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Usebattery chargerplugto keepthe battery chargedand readyfor
use. Batterycharging should be done in a dry location.
1. Plugcharger into "Battery ChargerInput"jack, locatedon the
control panel.Plug wall receptacleend of the battery charger
into a 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
2. Unplugbattery chargerfrom walt outletand control paneljack
when generatoris goingto be in use.
NOTE:
Do not use the battery chargerfor more than48 hours at one
charge.
Figure 13 - Battery Charger Jack
BATTERY
CHARGER
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3.1 PERFORMINGSCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE
It is important to perform service as specified in the Maintenance
Schedulefor proper generator operation,and to ensure that the
generatorcomplies with the applicableemission standardsfor the
durationof its useful life. Serviceandrepairsmay be performedby
any capableperson or repair shop. Additionally,emissionscritical
maintenance must be performed as scheduled in order for the
Emissions Warranty to be valid. Emissions critical maintenance
consists of servicing the air filter and spark plugs in accordance
with the MaintenanceSchedule.
3.2 MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required
when operatingin adverseconditions noted below.
CheckOilLevel At EachUse
ChangeOil$ *Every100 hoursorEverySeason
CheckValveClearance ***Every Season
ServiceAirFilter ** Every200hoursorEverySeason
ReplaceSparkPlug EverySeason
$ Changeoil after first 30 hours of operation then every season.
* Changeoil and oil filter every month when operatingunder heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replaceair filter
parts if they cannot be adequatelycleaned.
*** Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of
operationand every 100 hours thereafter.
3.3 PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS
3.3.1 GENERATORSPECIFICATIONS
RatedPower............................................................... 5.5/6.5/7.5 kW**
Surge Power....................................................... 6.875/8.125/9.375 kW
RatedAC Voltage...................................................................... 120/240
RatedAC Load
Current @ 240V (5.5/6.5/7.5 kW)..................22.9/27.1/31.3 Amps**
Current @ 120V (5.5/6.5/7.5 kW)..................45.8/54.2/62.5 Amps**
RatedFrequency.................................................... 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM
Phase................................................................................ SinglePhase
** OperatingTemperatureRange: -18deg.C (0deg.F)to 40 Deg.C (104Deg.
F).Whenoperatedabove25 deg.C (77deg.F)theremaybea decreasein
power.
** Maximumwattageandcurrentaresubjectto,andlimitedby,suchfactors
asfuelBtucontent,ambienttemperature,altitude,enginecondition,etc..
Maximumpowerdecreasesabout3.5%for each1,000feetabovesealevel;
andwillalsodecreaseabout1%for each6° C (10° F)above16° C(60° F)
ambienttemperature.
3.3.2 ENGINESPECIFICATIONS
5.5/6.5kW
Displacement.............................................................................. 389 cc
Spark Plug Type................................ NHSPLDF7TCor ChampionN9YC
Spark Plug Part No........................................................... 0G84420101
Spark Plug Gap............................. 0.028-0.031 inch or (0.70-0.80 mm)
GasolineCapacity.......................................... 25.6 L (6.77 U.S. gallons)
Oil Type.................. SeeChart in "Before Starting the Generator"Section
Oil Capacity ................................................................. 1.0 L (1.06 Qts.)
Run Time at 50% Load (5.5/6.5 kW)...................... 11 Hours/ 10 Hours
7.5 kW
Displacement............................................................................... 420cc
Spark Plug Type................................ ChampionN9YCor NHSPLDF7TC
Spark Plug Part No........................................................... 0G84420101
Spark Plug Gap............................. 0.028-0.031 inch or (0.70-0.80 mm)
GasolineCapacity............................................28.4 L (7.5 U.S. gallons)
Oil Type.................. SeeChart in "Before Starting the Generator"Section
Oil Capacity .......................................................... 1.0 Liters (1.06 Qts.)
Run Time (50% Load).............................................................. 12 Hours
3.4 GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarranty of the generatordoes not cover itemsthat havebeen
subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To receivefull value
from the warranty, the operator must maintain the generator as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly
maintainthe generator.
All adjustments in the Maintenancesection of this manual should
be madeat leastonce eachseason. Followthe requirementsin the
"MaintenanceSchedule".
NOTE:
Once a year replace the spark plug and replace the air filter.
A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air
mixture andhelp the engine run better and last longer.
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