CX6500E and CX8000E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual 001602 MODEL:________________________ SERIAL:________________________ DATE PURCHASED:______________ WARNING This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209a) Register your Powermate product at: www.powermate.
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1 Introduction ..................................... 1 Safety Rules .................................... 1 Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1 Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2 Electrical Hazards ........................... 3 Fire Hazards .................................... 3 Standards Index .............................. 3 Section 2 General Information and Setup .............................................. 4 Know Your Generator ................
Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Powermate product. This unit has been designed to provide high-performance, efficient operation, and years of use when maintained properly. DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. (000001) WARNING Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING DANGER The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system as to render it unsafe or make it noncompliant with local codes and/or standards. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000179a) Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result in death or serious injury. (000216) WARNING CAUTION DANGER Electrocution.
Electrical Hazards WARNING DANGER Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, terminals, and connections while generator is running will result in death or serious injury. (000144) Fire risk. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable. Do not operate indoors. Doing so could result in death, serious injury, or property or equipment damage. (000281) WARNING DANGER Electrocution. Water contact with a power source, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Explosion and fire risk.
Section 2 General Information and Setup 16 15 9 8 14 12 13 001602 10 11 17 Figure 2-1. Features and Controls TABLE 1.
Know Your Generator Emissions The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) (and California Air Resources Board (CARB), for engines/equipment certified to California standards) requires that this engine/equipment complies with exhaust and evaporative emissions standards. Locate the emissions compliance decal on the engine to determine applicable standards. For emissions warranty information, please reference the included emissions warranty.
Connection Plugs 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle The 120 Volt outlet is overload protected by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. See Figure 2-4. Each receptacle will power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or 20 Amps of current. Use only high quality, wellinsulated, 3-wire grounded cord sets rated for 125 Volts at 20 Amps (or greater).
Assembly TABLE 3. Accessories Item Main Unit Qty. 1 Owner’s Manual 1 Liter SAE Oil 1 Oil Funnel 1 Wheel (1) 2 Handle (2) 2 Hardware Bag Qty. Axle Pin (3) 2 Foot Spacer (4) 2 Rubber Feet (5) 2 M12 x 4mm Flat Washer (6) 2 M12 x 1.5mm Flat Washer (7) 2 M8 Flat Washer (8) 2 M8 x 50 Bolt (9) 2 M8 x 80 Bolt (10) 2 M8 Nyloc Nut (11) 4 Cotter Pin (12) 2 Handle Grip (13) 2 Tool Kit 5mm Hex Key Qty. 1 10 x 13mm Wrench 1 Spark Plug Wrench with Rod 1 WARNING Consult Manual.
. 12 9 7 2 6 11 3 13 11 1 4 5 8 001597 10 Figure 2-7. Wheel, Handle and Foot Assembly Battery Cable Connection (electric start only) NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the engine, charge it with an appropriate 12V charger or manually start the generator and let run until charged. CAUTION Add Engine Oil Do not make battery connections in reverse. Doing so will result in equipment damage. (000167) The unit has been shipped with the battery cables disconnected.
DANGER Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to 1/2 in. of top of tank to allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which will result in death or serious injury. (000166) 000115 Figure 2-8. Remove Dipstick 4. Add recommended engine oil. Climate determines proper engine oil viscosity. See chart to select correct viscosity. NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for engine break-in before using synthetic oil. .
Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions Call Powermate Customer Service at 1-800445-1805 with questions or concerns about equipment operation and maintenance. Before Starting Engine 1. Verify engine oil level is correct. 2. Verify fuel level is correct. 3. Verify unit is secure on level ground, with proper clearance and is in a well ventilated area. Prepare Generator for Use DANGER Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Know Generator Limits Edge Trimmer Overloading a generator can result in damage to the generator and connected electrical devices. Observe the following to prevent overload: • Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected at one time. This total should NOT be greater than the generator's wattage capacity. • The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances, and motors can be found on a data label or decal affixed to the device.
Starting Pull Start Engines WARNING Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly. Kickback could result in death or serious injury. (000183) CAUTION Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in equipment and property damage. (000136) 1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before starting engine. 2. Place generator on a level surface. 3. See Figure 3-2. Open the fuel shut-off valve (A). 4.
Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve performance and extend engine/equipment life. The manufacturer recommends that all maintenance work be performed by an Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD). Regular maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any repair shop or person of the owner’s choosing.
Change Engine Oil . WARNING SAE 30 Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. (000141) 10W-30 Synthetic 5W-30 000399 Inspect Engine Oil Level WARNING Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. (000139) Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or every 8 hours of operation. 1. Place generator on a level surface. 2.
Service Spark Plug To service spark plug: 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm). See Figure 4-4. - + 001796 Figure 4-5. Battery Connection 000211 Figure 4-4. Spark Plug NOTE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use ONLY recommended replacement plug. See Specifications. 4.
2. Remove retainer screw (C) from muffler outlet tube. 3. Remove screen (D) and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged. If screen is not damaged, clean with commercial solvent. 4. Replace screen and retainer, secure with screw. 5. Install clamp. • Replace fuel container if rust is present. Rust in fuel will cause fuel system problems. • Cover unit with a suitable protective, moisture resistant cover. • Store unit in a clean and dry area.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but AC output is not available. 1. Circuit breaker OPEN. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator. 5. GFCI receptacle is OPEN (if equipped). 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Contact IASD. 5. Correct ground fault and press reset button on GFCI receptacle (if equipped).
PROBLEM No battery charge DC output. CAUSE 1. 2. 3. 4. Battery posts corroded. Bad battery cable. Defective battery. Bad receptacle. Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator CORRECTION 1. Clean battery posts. 2. Replace cable. 3. Check battery condition. Replace if defective. 4. Contact IASD.
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