ITEM#: PG1202S Generator OPERATOR’S MANUAL Warning: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.pulsar-products.
PG1202S MANUAL Contents ITEM#: PG1202S ................................................................................................................................................. 1 INTRODUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Product Specifications: ................................................................................................................................
PG1202S MANUAL ENGINE....................................................................................................................................................... 19 GENERATOR .............................................................................................................................................. 19 PARTS LIST .........................................................................................................................................................
PG1202S MANUAL INTRODUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing this superior quality portable generator from Pulsar Products Inc. When operating and maintaining this product as instructed in this manual, your generator will give you many years of reliable service. Product Specifications: This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) portable generator.
PG1202S MANUAL SAFETY RULES Safety Symbols WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in serious injury or death if not avoided. CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in damage to equipment or property. Toxic Fumes Risk of fire Risk of explosion Risk of electric shock Hot surface Lifting hazard Safety Instructions The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible hazardous circumstance that the user may encounter.
PG1202S MANUAL WARNING! Never exceed generator’s wattage / amperage capacity. This could damage the generator and / or connected electrical devices. Check operating voltage and frequency requirements of all electrical devices prior to plugging them into the generator. WARNING! • • Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in to the receptacles. Failure to do so could damage the generator and / or connected electrical devices.
PG1202S MANUAL This generator produces a very high voltage which could result in burns or electrocution causing serious injury or death. Never handle the generator, electronic devices, or any cord while standing in water, while barefoot, or when hands or feet are wet. Always keep the generator dry. Never operate generator in rain or under wet conditions. Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in a damp or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
PG1202S MANUAL FEATURES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Handle Fuel Cap Fuel Tank Fuel Shut-Off Recoil Starter Engine On-Off Switch 7. Throttle Lever 8. Air Cleaner 9. Control Panel 10. Generator 11. Muffler 12.
PG1202S MANUAL ASSEMBLY Unpacking 1. Place box on a level surface. 2. Remove all items from the box. Make sure all items listed on the packing list are included and not damaged. Packing List Check all loose parts to the following list. Contact your service center (866-591-8921) if any loose parts are not included.
PG1202S MANUAL Grounding the Generator The ground terminal located on the side of the generator frame must always be used to connect generator to a driven ground rod. Connect the ground terminal to the driven ground rod with a No 8 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper wire. The wire connects to the terminal between the lock washer and nut. Tighten the nut securely to ensure proper connection.
PG1202S MANUAL Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly to start the engine. Move the choke lever to the “OPEN” position.
PG1202S MANUAL OPERATION • • Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in to the receptacles. Failure to do so could damage the generator and / or connected electrical devices. Always start the engine and let it stabilize before connecting any electronic devices. Disconnect all electronic devices before stopping the engine. Pull cord recoils rapidly and pulls arm towards engine faster than you can let go which could result in injury.
PG1202S MANUAL Do not connect 3-phase loads to generator. Extension Cord Selection Refer to the below table to ensure the extension cord used has the capacity to carry the required load. If the size of the cable is inadequate it can cause a voltage drop, which can damage the electrical device and cord. Current (Amps) 2.5 5 7.5 10 15 20 25 30 Load (Watts) 230V 600 1200 1800 2400 3800 4800 6000 7200 Maximum Cord Length #8 Wire #10 Wire X 1000 ft. X 500 ft. X 350 ft. X 250 ft. X 150 ft. 175 ft. 125 ft.
PG1202S MANUAL Don’t Overload Generator Make sure you can supply enough rated watts and surge watts for all electronic devices connected to the generator. Rated watts refer to the power a generator must supply to keep a device running. Surge watts refer to the power a generator must supply to start an electronic device.
PG1202S MANUAL WARNING! Never exceed generator’s wattage / amperage capacity. This could damage the generator and / or connected electrical devices. Check operating voltage and frequency requirements of all electrical devices prior to plugging them into the generator. Power Management • • • Start engine without anything connected to generator. When engine has stabilized, plug in and turn on first load.
PG1202S MANUAL MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will extend the life of this generator and improve its performance. The warranty does not cover items that result from operator negligence, misuse, or abuse. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual, including proper storage. Before inspecting or servicing this machine, make sure the engine is off and no parts are WARNING! moving.
PG1202S MANUAL Air Filter A dirty air filter will reduce the life span of the engine, make it difficult to start the engine, and reduce the unit’s performance. • To clean, remove the air filter cover. • Carefully pull the air filter out by lifting up along the edges. • Remove dirt from filter by tapping on it or having it blown out. Replace with new filter annually. • Reinstall air filter so that it seals and replace air filter cover.
PG1202S MANUAL Draining the carburetor • • • • • Turn the engine OFF. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw. Allow fuel to drain completely into container. Retighten drain screw. Consult your local hazardous waste management in your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
PG1202S MANUAL DIAGRAMS Rotor R1 R2 Over Volt Protective Resistance Stator DC MC1 D1 Spin Rectifier D2 FC1 Stator DC Winding Stator Main Winding MC2 Rotor Pole Winding C Capacitor Stator Auxiliary Winding D3 Single-phase Rectifier FC2 S C 15 | P a g e
PG1202S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine is running, but AC output is not available Cause 1. Open circuit breaker 2. Poor connection 3. Defective cord set 4. Connected device is faulty 5. Fault in generator Engine runs well without load but bogs down when loads are connected 1. Short circuit in connected device 2. Generator is overloaded 3. Clogged fuel filter 4. Engine speed is too slow 5. Short circuit in generator Solution 1. Reset circuit breaker 2. Check and repair 3. Check and repair 4.
PG1202S MANUAL WARRANTY Pulsar Products Inc Limited 1 Year Warranty: From the date of original purchase, Pulsar Products Inc warrants to the original purchaser that each portable generator sold, shall be free from defect in material and workmanship for the items and time period set forth below.
PG1202S MANUAL What this Warranty Does Not Cover: • Normal wear: This warranty excludes normal wear items such as filters, spark plugs, gaskets, O-rings, adapter cord sets, wheels, and starting batteries. • Maintenance: This warranty does not apply to tune-ups or routine maintenance and does not cover any adjustments or repairs not performed by an authorized repair facility.
PG1202S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Weight ENGINE Type Fuel Oil Gasoline and oil mixing ratio Displacement Starting System Spark Plug Cooling System Decibel Ratio Rated Output Fuel Tank Capacity GENERATOR AC Output Rating Frequency AC Current Rated Output, Continuous DC Output Rating DC Current 16 in 15 in. 14 in. 39.68 lbs.
PG1202S MANUAL PARTS LIST 20 | P a g e
PG1202S MANUAL Cylinder Head System Assy A No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL Cylinder Barrel B No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL Piston and Crankshaft Connecting Rod System Assy C No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL Recoil Starter System Assy D No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL Carburetor System Assy E No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL Flywheel System Assy F No. 1 2 Parts No. PG1202S-F-01 PG1202S-F-02 Description FLANGE NUT (M10× 1.
PG1202S MANUAL Ignition System Assy G No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL Control System Assy H No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL Muffler System Assy I No. 1 2 3 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL J No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL Control Box Assy K No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Parts No.
PG1202S MANUAL L No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Parts No. PG1202S-L-01 PG1202S-L-02 PG1202S-L-03 PG1202S-L-04 PG1202S-L-05 PG1202S-L-06 PG1202S-L-07 PG1202S-L-08 PG1202S-L-09 Description STATOR ASSY. ROTOR COMP. FLANGE BOLT (M8× 155) RUBBER PAD GENERATOR STAY FLANGE BOLT (M6× 80) FLAT SCREW (M4× 20) RECTIFIER COMP.
