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Operator’s
Manual
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION . .2
Record All Information
SAFETY GUIDELINES/DEFINITIONS . . .2
for future reference:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Brand:
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Purchase Date:
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
Model #:
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-17
Serial #:
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
WATTAGE CALCULATI
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CONSUMER GENERAL AND SERVICE INFORMATION DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER! FOR SERVICE OPTIONS CALL: 1-800-888-2468 • Please read and follow these instructions for proper use and maintenance. Please take the time now to register your generator online at www.devap.com. If you experience any problems and need assistance, please call us at our toll free number 1-800-888-2468, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m. C.S.T. If repair or service part purchase is required, our
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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided
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RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (Continued) HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN Use of worn, Contact with worn or damaged Inspect extension cords before use damaged, under- extension cords could result in and replace with new cord if re- sized or un- electrocution. quired. grounded exten- Use of undersize extension Use proper size (wire gauge) sion cords. cords could result in overheating cordset for application see chart in of the wires or attached items, the Assembly section of this result
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RISK OF FIRE HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN Attempting to Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool fill the fuel tank become ignited by coming in before adding fuel to the tank. while the engine contact with hot components Equip area of operation with a fire is running. such as the muffler, engine extinguisher certified to handle exhaust gases, or from an gasoline or fuel fires. electrical spark. Sparks, fire, hot Add fuel to tank in well ventilated Cigaret
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RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING GENERATOR HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Fuel or oil can leak or spill and If generator is equipped with a fuel Fire, Inhalation, could result in fire or breathing shut-off valve, turn the valve to the Damage to hazard, serious injury or death off position before transporting to Vehicle Surfaces can result. Fuel or oil leaks will avoid fuel leaks. If generator is not damage carpet, paint or other equipped with a fuel shut-off valve,
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RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION (Continued) HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Any gasoline operated household Operation of Always use a U.L. listed voltage generator will incur voltage voltage sensitive surge protector to variations causing damage to sensitive appli- connect voltage sensitive voltage sensitive appliances or ances without a appliances (TV, computer, stereo, could result in fire. voltage surge etc.). Failure to use a U.L. listed protector voltage surge protector will void the warr
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HAZARD RISK OF FALLING HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT A portable Always operate generator in a A portable generator can fall from a generator can table, workbench, or roof causing stable secure position to prevent fall from an damage to the generator and could accidental movement of the unit. elevated Never operate generator on a roof result in serious injury or death. position causing or other elevated position. equipment damage or serious injury. RISK OF MOVING PARTS HAZARD WHAT CAN
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ASSEMBLY Read this manual. Do EXTENSION CORDS not attempt to operate When using an appliance or tool at a equipment until you have read this considerable distance from the Manual for Safety, Operation, and generator, a 3-wire extension cord that Maintenance Instructions. has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that accepts the tool's NOTE: Left and right describes the plug MUST be used in order to reduce location of a part with the operator the risk of electrical shock. A cord of
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save all manuals for future references. Pilot Fuel Cap (6) Lamp (2) AC Circuit Breakers (7) Muffler Choke (11) Exhaust (9) Fuel Valve Lever (10) 12V DC Engine Outlet (3) On/Off Switch (1) DC Circuit Receptacle (5) Breaker (7) Recoil Starter (12) G
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OFF GENERATOR CAPACITY 3. Make sure generator is grounded in accordance with local requirements. IMPORTANT: Exceeding the rated capacity 4. All electrical loads MUST be of your generator can result in serious damage disconnected. to your generator and connected electrical Engine speed has been devices. See the Wattage Calculation section factory set to provide in this manual to assist you in determining the safe operation. Tampering with the engine appliances and tools that can be run with the
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4. Grasp handle on rope starter and Connect loads in the following manner pull slowly until resistance is felt. Let to prevent damage to equipment: the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope 2. Connect inductive load equipment with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope first; inductive loads consist of rewind slowly. Repeat if necessary. small hand tools and some small appliances. Connect the items that require the most wattage first. See Wattage Calculation Section in this manual. 3. Connect the lights
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MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE Before Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 each Hours of Hours of Hours of use Every Every Every MAINTENANCE TASK Season Season Season Check oil level See Note 2 X See Note 1 Change oil X Clean Air Filter Assembly X Clean Fuel Valve Bowl Clean Fuel Filter X Clean Fuel Tank Filter X Clean Muffler Screen X Check Spark Plug X See Note 3 Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain Prepare Unit for Storage idle for more than 30 days. Note 1: Change oil after first
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3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. Remove Bottom Panel 3. Remove filler cap/dipstick. Filler Cap/Dipstick Oil Filler cap/dipstick 4. Insert and remove the filler Oil Drain Plug cap/dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. Oil Drain Hole Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick 4. Place a suitable container under the Upper Limit oil drain hole in the frame. Lower Limit 5. Remove the drain plug and allow the engine oil to drain into the 5.
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3. Wash element in liquid detergent Air Filter and water. Air dry thoroughly. A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor and cause poor engine performance. Inspect the filter each time the engine is operated. Clean the filter more frequently if the engine is operated in very dusty areas. NOTICE: Operating the engine without a filter will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of damage is not covered under the warranty. Cleaning 1. Remove the four
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4. Unscrew and remove the fuel valve 6. The fuel filter can now be removed bowl. to clean or replace. 7. Place new or cleaned filter into Fuel Valve cover. 8. Press rubber washer into fuel filter cap and screw cap into fuel filter cover body. 9. Reconnect fuel line. 10. Replace and secure panel. Fuel Valve Fuel Tank Filter Bowl Cleaning 1. Stop engine as described in the 5. Clean and replace fuel valve bowl. Operation section. Tighten securely. 2. Remove gas cap and remove the 6. Replace and se
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Replace Spark Plug Screws Change the spark plug every 100 hours Screws of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better. NOTE: Use the spark plug wrench and screwdriver supplied to remove spark plug. The spark plug is found under the top panel opposite the controls. .030" (0.76 MM) Wire Gauge Fasteners with isolators 3. Remove the muffler screen. Remove Resistor Screw and Nut NOTE: Muffler Standard spark plug: BPR4ES (NGK) Screen S
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STORAGE If you are going to store your generator 6. Place rag over spark plug hole and for more than 30 days, use the following pull the recoil a few times to information as a guide to prepare the lubricate the combustion chamber. generator for storage. 7. Replace the spark plug, but do not Never store generator connect the spark plug wire. with fuel in the tank NOTE: If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all indoors or in enclosed, poorly venti- gasoline must be drained from the tank lated areas, w
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WATTAGE CALCULATIONS IMPORTANT Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator. Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result from an overload. 1. Starting and running wattage requirements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool. 2. There are two types of electrical appliances that can be powered by your generator: A. Items such as radios, light bulbs, television sets, and microwaves have a "resistive load". Starting wattage
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STARTING WATTAGE Application Guide REQUIREMENTS To select the right generator for your 1. Some appliances and tools will list needs, total the wattageof the items to on the motor nameplate the be run at the same time. starting and running voltage and Run Start Wattage amperage requirements. Use the following formula to convert Electric Appliance voltage and amperage to wattage: 3/8" Hand Drill Jigsaw Volts X Amp = Watts Example: 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts Light Bulb 2. To determine the a
