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Machine Component Identification

REFERENCE GUIDE

Reference 1 – Carrying

Handle

Provides a means for moving and lifting the generator. Grasp the

handle firmly when pulling the recoil starter grip so the generator

does not fall over.

Reference 2 – Recoil Starter

Grip

Grasp firmly when starting engine to engage engine cranking.

Reference 3 – Control Panel

An electrical device that contains receptacles, switches and other

electrical devices.

Reference 4 – Fuel Tank Cap

The fuel tank cap seals the fuel in the tank.

Reference 5 – Fuel Tank Cap

Air Vent Knob

The fuel tank cap air vent knob must be in the ON position for the

generator to run. After the generator has cooled, turn the fuel

tank cap air vent knob to the OFF position to reduce leakage.

Reference 6 – Oil Fill Cover

and Port

Located behind the oil fill cover. Allows for adding the oil and

checking the oil level.

Reference 7 – Spark Plug

Maintenance Cover

Cover that allows access to spark plug.

Reference 8 – Muffler

An acoustic device installed onto the exhaust system that is designed

to reduce noise. The outlet includes a spark arrester.

Reference 9 – Louver

Opening in the casing for ventilation.

Reference 10 – Cool Air Intake

Opening in the casing for ventilation.

Reference 11 – ESC Button

With the Engine Smart Control button ECONOMY the generator

will automatically reduce the engine speed depending on the size of

the load. This will result in better fuel consumption and less

noise. With the Engine Smart Control button Max the engine runs at full

RPM regardless if a load is connected or not.

Reference 12 – Duplex

Receptacles (NEMA 5-20R)

Electrical device able to accept AC 120V 15A or 20A plugs (NEMA

5-15P or 5-20P)

Reference 13 – Grounding

Post

Means to connect the generator to a ground wire.

Reference 14 – Locking

Receptacles (NEMA L5-30R)

Electrical device able to accept AC 120V 30A locking plugs

(NEMA L5-30P)

Reference 15 – Parallel

Operation Outlets

This is the terminal for connecting two Powerhorse Inverter

Generators using special cables.

Reference 16 – Engine

OFF/RUN/CHOKE control

This switch has the following positions:

OFF - Stops the engine and closes the fuel valve.

RUN – Running position; opens the fuel valve and allows a warm

engine to be started, choke is off.

CHOKE – Starting position; opens the fuel valve and turns choke on

to start a cold engine.

Reference 17 – Output Light

Illuminates (green) when the generator starts and produces power.

Reference 18 – Overload

Light

Illuminates (red) when overload of any connected device is detected,

the inverter control unit overheats or AC output voltage rises. The

engine also stops and Output Light goes off.

Reference 19 – Low Oil

Warning Light

Illuminates (red) when oil falls below the lower level and the engine

stops automatically.