Full Product Manual

Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 1
Standards Index .............................................................3
General Information ................................................ 4
1.1 Unpacking ......................................................................4
1.1.1 Accessory Box (6.5, 8 & 10kW) ........................4
1.2 Assembly .......................................................................4
1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit ..................................4
1.2.2 Battery Connection (if equipped) ........................4
Operation ................................................................ 5
2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................5
2.1.1 Cold Weather Operation/De-icer .........................8
2.2 Hour Meter - With Reset .................................................9
2.3 Connection Plugs ...........................................................9
2.3.1 250 VAC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle ................9
2.3.2 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle .....................9
2.3.3 120/240 VAC, 50 Amp Receptacle (10kW) ......10
2.3.4 Ground Fault Sensing Module ..........................10
2.3.5 120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle ..........................10
2.4 Automatic Idle Control (if equipped)..............................11
2.5 Voltage Selector Switch (3.6 & 6.5kW only) .................11
2.6 How to Use the Generator ............................................11
2.6.1 System Ground ................................................11
2.6.2 Grounding the Generator ..................................12
2.6.3 Connecting Electrical Loads .............................12
2.7 Overload Prevention .....................................................12
2.8 Wattage Reference Guide .............................................12
2.9 Before Starting the Generator .......................................13
2.9.1 Adding Engine Oil ............................................13
2.9.2 Adding Gasoline ...............................................13
2.10 Starting the Engine (electric start only) .........................14
2.11 Starting Pull Start Engines ............................................14
2.12 Stopping the Engine .....................................................14
2.13 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ..................................15
2.14 Charging the Battery (if equipped) ................................15
Maintenance ......................................................... 15
3.1 Performing Scheduled Maintenance .............................15
3.2 Maintenance Schedule .................................................15
3.3 Product Specifications ..................................................16
3.3.1 Generator Specifications ..................................16
3.3.2 Engine Specifications .......................................16
3.3.3 Emissions Information .....................................16
3.4 General Recommendations ...........................................17
3.4.1 Generator Maintenance ....................................17
3.4.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................17
3.4.3 Engine Maintenance .........................................17
3.4.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................17
3.4.5 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ..........................17
3.4.6 Replacing the Spark Plug(s) .............................17
3.4.7 Battery Replacement (if equipped) ...................18
3.4.8 Air Filter Replacement ......................................18
3.4.9 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen ............................19
3.4.10 Adjusting Valve Clearance ................................19
3.5 General ........................................................................20
3.6 Long Term Storage .......................................................20
Troubleshooting .................................................... 21
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................21
Manual del Usuario............................................... 23
Manuel de l'utilisateur .......................................... 47
(000004)
WARNING
California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some of
its constituents are known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
(000005)
WARNING
California Proposition 65. This product contains or
emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
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