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01935 1365GN
Owner’s Manual
Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator.
Know the applications, the limitations and any hazards involved.
[193174GS Rev 0a (06/01/04)]
Part Number 531 30 00-69
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Safety Rules TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Obey all safety messages that follow this Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Rules DANGER DANGER Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas an odorless, colorless, poison gas. during recharging. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time fainting or death. after battery has been charged. Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause Operate generator ONLY outdoors. explosion. Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for You can be blinded o
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Safety Rules WARNING CAUTION Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected Unintentional sparking can result in fire or to it. electric shock. See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 13. Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR electrical loads. GENERATOR Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
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Features and Controls KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Recoil Starter Engine Switch Oil Fill Fuel Tank Hour Meter Choke Lever 12 Volt DC,10 Amp Air Cleaner Receptacle Idle Control Switch 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacles Spark Arrester Muffler Circuit 120/240 Vo
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Assembly Carton Contents ASSEMBLY Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for the generator helpline at 1–877–224–0458. use after it has been properly serviced with the The generator recommended oil and fuel. Generator and engine owner’s manuals If you have any problems with the assembly of your Locking 30 Amp plug generator, please call the generator helpline at 1–877–224–0458. Battery charge cables Engine oil Re
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Assembly 2. Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on BEFORE STARTING THE cradle frame, as shown in Figure 1. ENGINE 3. Slide a wheel over the axle. NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air pressure valve on the outboard side. Add Engine Oil and Fuel 4. Place the e-ring onto the groove in the axle.You may Place generator on a level surface. add the flat washer if desired. Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil and fuel NOTE: Use retaining pins instead of e-clip, if ap
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Operation GROUNDING THE OPERATING THE GENERATOR GENERATOR CAUTION The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and external electrically conductive parts of this generator be Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can properly connected to an approved earth ground. Local damage generator and/or electrical devices connected electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the to it. unit. For that purpose, a GROUNDING FASTENER is See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 13.
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Operation 4. Start engine according to instructions given in engine Charging a Battery owner’s manual. Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. DO unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. DO NOT level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. use the unit to crank an engine having a discha
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Operation 6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle Figure 6 — Permanent Cold Weather Shelter to the negative (–) battery terminal (Figure 5). Wind 7. Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges. 8. When battery has charged, shut down engine NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity of it
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Operation 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex RECEPTACLES Receptacles CAUTION Each duplex receptacle (Figure 8) is protected against overload by a push–to–reset circuit breaker. Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity. Figure 8 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacle NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply. DO NOT overload the generator. See “Don’t Overload Generator”. 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, L
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Operation Ground Fault Protection Testing the GFCI This unit is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Test your GFCI outlet every month and before use, as Interrupter (GFCI).This device meets applicable federal, follows: state and local codes. Push the black “Test” button.The red “Reset” button The GFCI protects against electrical shock that may be should pop out, which should allow no power to reach caused if your body becomes a path which electricity the outlet. Use a test lamp in each outlet
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Operation 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. DON'T OVERLOAD 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, Capacity as described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Figure 10 - Wattage Reference Chart rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Additional will power at the same time.
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Maintenance NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator. SPECIFICATIONS Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems. In addition, if water enters generator through cooling air slots, Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,125 watts some of the water will be retained in voids and cracks of Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .6,500 watts the rotor and stator winding insulation.Water and dirt Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storage Engine Storage STORAGE See engine owner’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot Other Storage Tips be done and you must store the unit for more than To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel storage. tank and fill with fresh fuel. Run the unit for several minutes
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Notes NOTES 16
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Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution 1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Poor connection or defective 2. Check and repair. cord set. Engine is running, but no AC output is available. 3. Connected device is bad. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Fault in generator. 4. Contact local service facility. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. Engine runs good but bogs down 2. Generator is overloaded. 2.
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Schematic SCHEMATIC 18
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Wiring Diagram WIRING DIAGRAM 19
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Exploded Views EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT 41 20
