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MODEL: XP15000EH
INTRODUCTION
Congratulation s on your selection of a this gen erator. We are certain you will be p leased with your purchase of one of
the finest generators on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new generator and to operate it safely. This manual contains all the
information on how to d o that; please read it carefully.
As you read this manual, you will find information precede d by a symbol.
That information is intended to help you avoid
d
amage to your generator, other property, or
the environment.
W
e suggest you read the warranty poli c y to fully un derstand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership.
AFEWWORDSABOUTSAFETY
Your safety an d the safety of others are ve ry imp ortant. And usi ng this generator safely is a n important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures an d other information on
labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a
generator. You must use your own good judgement.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels on the generator
.
Safety Headings such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOR MATIO N.
Safety Section such as GENERATOR SAFETY.
Instructions howtousethisgeneratorcorrectlyandsafely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully.
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Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION.
Whe n you r generator ne eds sc hedule d mai ntenance, keep in mind your servicing d ealer is specially traine d in
servicing generators. Your authorized servicing dea ler is ded icated to your satisfac tion an d will
be pleased to answ er your que stions and concerns.
CONTENTS
GENERATOR SAFETY
……………………………………… ………………… …………… ………………………… …………… ………………… ……………… . 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ……………………………………………… …… ………………………… ……………………………… ……….….4
Operator Responsibility …………………… ………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ….…..4
Carbon Monoxide Haza rds ……………… ……………………………………… …………… ……………………… …………… …………………….….. 4
Electric Shock Hazards ………………………… …………… ………………… ……………………………………… …………… ………………… …….….4
Fire and Burn Hazards ………………………………… ………… ……………………………………… ………………… …………………… ………… .…..4
Refuel With Care ……… ………………………… ………… ……………………………………… …………… ………………… ………………… ……….…..4
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ………………………… ……………………………………… ………………… ………………… ………………………. …………5
BEFORE OPERATION
OPERATION
…………………………………………………… ………………………… …………… …………………… ………………… ……… .………..…….. 12
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTION ……………………………………… …………………………………… …………… …………………… .………..…….12
STARTING THE ENGINE ……………… …………… …………………………… …………………………… …………… …………… ……….………..………12
STOPPING THE ENGINE ……………………………………………… ……………………… ………………………… …………… ……… .………..…………13
AC OPERATION …………………………………………………… …………………… …………………………… …………… ………………….………..……..14
AC Receptacle ……………… ……………………………… ………………… …………………… ………………… ………………… ……….……… ..…… ..14
AC OUT PUT TERMINAL …………………… …………… …………………………………… …………… ………………… …………… ….………..……… ..15
AC Applications ………………………………………………………… ………… …………………… ……………………………… ……….………..………16
STANDYBY POWER …………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… ……….………..………. 17
Connection to a Building ’s Electrical System …………………………………………………… …………… …………………… .………..……. 17
System Ground ……………………………………… ………………… …………………………… …………… …………… …………………… .………..…17
Special Requirements …………………………………………… ……………… ………………………………… ………………………… .………..…….17
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CONTROLS & FEATURES
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 6
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS ………………………………… ……………………………………………… ………………… ………… .………6
CONTROLS …………………… ………………… ………………… …………… ………………… …………… ……………………… …………… …………… ……… 8
Fuel Valve Lever …………………………… ………… …………………… ………… ………………………… …………… ……………………… ……….…… 8
Choke Knob ………………………… ………………… ……………………………… …………… ………………………… …………… ………………….…… 8
Engine Switch ……… ………………… ……………………………… ……………… …………… …………… ……………………………………… …….…… 8
Circuit Breaker ………………………………………… ………………………… …………… ………………… ………………………………… ………….……8
FEATURES ……………………………………………… …………………… ………… ………………… …………… ………………………… …………… …….…… 9
Oil Alert System ………………………………………… ………………… ………… …………………… ………………… …………… ………………… .…… 9
Ground Terminal ……………………………………… ………………… ……………………………………… …………… ………………… …………….… 9
Fuel Gauge …………………………… ………………………… …………… ………… ………………………… …………… ………………… ………………… 9
Volt Meter ………………………………………… ………………… ………………… ……………… ………………………… ………… ……………………… 9
Hour Meter ………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ………………… …………… ………………… …….………10
AC Output Terminal/Cover ……………………….……………………………………………… ……………………… ………………………… .………10
………………………………………………… …………………… …………………… ………………… ………………… …….……… ..…11
ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? ……………… ………………… ……………… ……………… …………………… ………… …………….……… .. 11
Knowledge ………………………………………………………………… ………………………… ……………………………… ……….………..………… 11
IS YOUR GENERATOR READY TO GO? …………… ……………………… …………… ………………………… …………………… .………..…………
11
Check the Engine ………………………………… …………… ……………… ………………………………… ………………… ……….………..…………11
Check the Battery ………………………… ………………………… ………… ………………………… …………… …………… ……….………..……… 11
SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
…………………………………………… …………… ………………… …………… ……………… .………..…….….. 18
THE IMPORTANCE O F MAINTENANCE ………………………… ………………………………………………… ……………… .………..…………... 18
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ………………………… …………… ……………………… ………………………… ………………………… ……….……… ..……18
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ……………………………………… ……………………………………… …………… …………….………..……………………… .…18
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………… …………… .………..…………………… 19
REFUELING ………………………………… ………………… ……… ……………… ………………………… …………… …….……… ..………………………… 19
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS …………………………………… ……………………… ………………………… ………………… ………… .………..…….. 20
Gasolines Containing Alcohol ……………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………….………..…………… 21
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ……………………………………………… ………………………… …………… …………………… .………..………………..21
ENGINE OIL CHANGE …………………………… ………………… ………………… ……………………………………… …………… …………….……… ...22
STORAGE
…………………………………………………… …………… ………………… ………………… …………… ………………… ………… .………..……….28
STORAGE RECAUTION ……………………………………………… …………………………………… …………………… ……………….………..………..28
Cleaning …………………………………………… ……………………………………… …………… ………………………… ……………….………..………28
Fuel ……………………………………………… ……………………………………… ………………… …………………… ………… ………….………..……..28
STORAGE PROCEDURE ……………… ………………………… …… …………………… ………………… ………………… …………………… .………..…. 29
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ………………… … …… …………… ………… … ………… ……… ……… ………… ………………… … ………… …… .…… …...30
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE ……………… ………………………… …………… …………… ……………………… …………… ……………… .………..…30
TRANSPORTING
……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………….……… ..…....31
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………….……… ..…..32
ENGINE PROBLEMS ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ………………… ………………… ……….………..………….32
Engine Will Not Start ……………………………………………………………………………… ………… ………………………….………..……………32
Engine Lacks Power ……………………………………… …………… …………… …………………………………… ………………… .………..………..32
GENERATOR PROBLEMS ……………………………………… ………………… …………… ………………… ……………………… .………..……………..33
No Power at the AC Receptacles ……………………… ………………… ………………… ……………………………… .……… ..………………….
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OPTIONAL PARTS
……………………………………………………… …….……………………………………… …………… ………………….………..……. 38
Wheel Kit ……………………………………… ………………… …………………… ………… …………… ……………….………..……………………… .…38
INDEX
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OIL FILTER CHANGE ……………………………………… …………… …………… ……… ………………………… ………………………… .……… ..……….
22
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION …………………………………………… ……………… …………………………………… ……….……… ..………. 23
AIR CLEANER SERVICE …………………………………………… …………… ………………………… …………… …………………… .……….…………...23
FOAM AIR FILTER CLEANING ……………… ………………… ………………………………… …………………… ………… ……………… .………..….. 24
SEDIMENT CAP CLEANING … ..…………………………………………………… …………………………… …………… …………………… .………..…..24
SPARK PLUG SERVICE ……… ………………… …………… ……………………………… ………………………… ………… ……………….………..……… 24
BATTERY SERVICE ………………………… ………………… …………… ………… ……………… …………… ………… ……………….……… ..…………… 25
Battery Removal ………………………………………… …………… ………………… ………………… …………………… …….………..……………….25
Battery Charging …………………… …………………………………… ………………………… …… ………………………… .………..………………….26
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
…………………………………………………… …………… …………… ………………… ……………… .………..………. 34
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ……………………………………………… …………… ………………………… …………… ……… .………..……………. 34
CARB URE TOR MOD IFI CATION FOR HIGH A LTITUDE
OPERATION ……………………………………………… ………………… …………………… ………………… …………………………… .………..….……… 34
SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………… ………………………… …………… ………………… ………………………….……… ..………... 35
WIRING DIAGRAM …………… ………………………… ……………………………… ………………… …………… ……………….………..……………….. 36
GENERATOR SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS generators are designed for use with electrical equipment that has suitable power requirements. Other uses can
result in injury to the op e rator or damage to the generator and ot her propert y.
Most accidents can b e prevented if you follow all instructions in this ma nual and on the generator. The most common
hazards a re discu ssed below, along with the b est way to protect yourself an d others.
Operator Responsibility
Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency.
Understand th e use of all generator controls, output receptacles, an d connection s.
Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper instruction. Do not let children operate the generator
without pa rental supervision.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss
of consciousness and may lead to death.
If you run the generator in an a rea that is confined, or even partly enclosed area, the air you b reathe c ould contain
dangerous amount of exhaust gas.
Never run your generator inside a garage, house, or near open windows or doors.
Electr ic Shock Hazard s
The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused.
Using a gener ator or elect rica l appliance in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system,
or when your hands are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry.
If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the we ather, che ck all of the electrical co mponents on the
control panel before each use. Moisture
or ice can cau se a malfunction or short circuit in electr ica l
components that could result in electrocution.
Do not connect to a bu ilding’s electrica l system un l ess an isolation switch has been installed by a qualified electri c ian.
Do not u se the generator wit hout protective switch-off device.
Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust system gets h ot enough to ignite some m aterials.
Keep the generator at least 1 meter away from buildings and other equipment during op eration.
Do not enc los e the generator in any structure.
Keep flamm able materials a way from the gen erator
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be careful
not to t o uch the muffler while it is hot. Let the en gi n e cool before storing the generator indoo rs.
Refuel With Care
Gasolin e is extremely flammab le, and gasoline vapor can exp lo de. Allow the engine to cool if the generator ha s been in
operation. Refuel only outd oors in a well ventilated area with t he engine OFF. Do not overfill the fue l tank. Never smo ke
near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. Always store gasoline in an approved container. Make sure that
a
ny spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting the engine.
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GENERATOR SAFETY
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label com es off
or becomes hard to read, contact your THIS servicing dealer for a placement .
THIS generator is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to
instructions.
Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating the generator. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas. Bre athing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
If you run the generator in an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed area, the air you
breathe c ould contain a dangerous am ount of e xhaust gas.
Never run your generator inside a garage, house or near open windows or doors.
Do not c onnect to a build ing’s electrical system unless an isolation switch has been installed b y
a qua lified ele c trician.
Connections for standby power to a buildin g ’s Elec trical system mu st b e made by a
qualified Ele ctrician and must c omply with all applicable laws and electrica l codes. Imp roper
connections can allow elec tric al current from th e g enerator to ba ck feed into the utility lines.
Such back feed may electrocute utility comp any workers or others who contact the lines during
a power outage, and when utility power is restored, the generator m ay explode, burn,
or cause fires in the bu i lding’s e l ectri cal system.
A hot exhaust system can cause seriou s burns. Avoid contac t if the engine ha s been running.
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CONTROLS & FEATURES
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS
Use the illustrations on these pa g es to locate and identify th e most frequently used controls.
HO U
R
METER
CI R CUI T
BR EAKE R
EN G INE
SWI TCH
A
C RECEPTACLES
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CONTRO L PANE L
CONTROLS & FEATURES
AI R CLE ANE R
OIL LE VE L
DIP STIC K
OIL DRA IN TUBE
BAT TE RY
7
EM P T Y FULL
CYLIND ER
HEAD
ELECT RIC
STARTER
FUEL TAN K CA P
FUEL
GAU G E
CONTROLS & FEATURES
CONTROLS
Fuel Valve Lever
The fuel valve lever is lo c ated be tween the fuel tank an d carburetor.
The fuel valve lever must be i n the ON position for the engine to run.
After stoppin g the engine, turn the fu el valve lever to the OFF position.
Choke Knob
The choke knob opens
and closes the choke valve in the carburetor.
The CLOSED positio n e nriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold
engine.
The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixtu re for operation
after starting, and for restarting a warm en gin e.
Engin e Sw itch
The engine swi tch co ntrols the ig nition system, and it operates the
electric starter.
OFF -- Stops the engine. The engine switch key can be removed/
inserted.
ON -- Runn ing position.
START -- Operates the electric starter.
FUEL VALVE LEVE
R
Circuit Breaker
The c ircuit breaker will au tomatically switch
OFF, if ther e is a short circuit or a significant
overload at the receptacles or output
terminals.
The circuit breaker may be used to switch
thegeneratorpowerONorOFF.
ON
OFF
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CIRCUI T
BRE AKER
CH OKE KNOB
OPEN
CLOSED
OFF
ON
STAR
Engine Switch
CONTROLS & FEATURES
FEATURES
Oil Alert System
The Oil Alert system is designed to p revent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the
crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert system will automatica lly stop th e
engine
(the engi ne switch will remain in the O N p ositio n).
If the engine stops and will not restart, chec k the engine oil level (see Page 21) before trouble shooti ng in ot h er areas.
Ground Terminal
The ground terminal is conn ected to the frame of the g enerato r, the metal noncurrent carrying parts of the generator,
and the ground terminals of each receptacle.
Before using the ground terminal, consult a qua lif ied electric ian, electrical in s pector, or local ag enc y having jurisdiction
for loca l codes or ordina nces that apply to the intended use of the generator.
Attention ! It is comp ulsorily to make protective earthing before
operating the
generator. P ro tective earthing must correspon d to
Rules for Installing Electrical Facilities.
GROUND
TER M IN A L
Earthing devices and grounding conductors must be selected in accordance
with chapters 1.7 and 1.8 of Rules for I n s talling Electrical Facilities.
Usually, copper grounding conductor n eeded of min imum 4mm
²
section.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge is a mechanical device that measures the fuel level in the
tank. The red indicator in the window will reflect the level in relation
to full or empty. To provide increased o perating time, start with a full
tank before beginning operation. Chec k the fuel level with the generator
on a level surface. Al ways refuel with the e ngine OFF and coo l.
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EM P T Y FULL
Hour Meter
The hour meter indicates the hours the generator has been operated.
Use i t to determine when scheduled maintenance should be
Performed
.
Hour Meter
FUEL GAUG E
FUEL TAN K CA P
BEFORE OPERATION
ARE YOU READY TO GE T STARTED?
Your safety is your responsibility. A little time sp ent in prepa ration will significantly reduce you r risk of in j ury.
Knowledge
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the generator and its operation before you b e gin usin g it. Know h ow to quickly shut off
the generator in case of an emergency.
If the generator is being used to power applian ces, be sure that they do not exceed the generator’s load rating .
IS YOUR GENERATOR READY TO GO?
For yo ur safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very imp o rta nt to take a few mo m en ts before
you operate the generator to check its condition. Be sure to take ca re of a ny p rob lem you find , or have your servicing
To preven t a possib le f ire, keep the generator at least 1 meter away from building walls and other equipment du ring
operation. D o not p lace flammable objects close to the engine .
Before beginning your preoperation check s, be sure the generator is on a level surface and the engine switch is i n the
OFF positio n .
Check the Engine
Check the oil level (see page
19). A low oil level will cause the Oil Alert system to shu t down the engi ne.
Check the air cleaner (see page 21).A dirty air cleaner elemen t will restric t air flow to the carbu retor, reducing engine
and generator performance.
Check the fu el level (see page 18).Sta rting with a full tank will help to elim inate or reduce operating in terruptions for
refueling.
Check the Battery
Check the fuel electrolyte level (see page 24).
If the elect rolyte level is
below the LOWER level, sulfation and battery plate damage will occur.
BA TTE RY
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OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the generator for the first time, please review th e GENERATOR S AFETY section and the chapter titled
BEFORE OPERATION.
For your safety, do not operate the generator in an enclosed area such as a garage. Your generator’s exhaust contains
poison ous carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly i n an enclosed area and cause illness or death.
Before connecting an AC appliance or power c o rd to th e generator:
Use grounded 3 prong extension c ords
for single phase generator and 5 prong extension cords for three generator,
tools, and appliances, or double ins ulated tools and appliances.
Inspect cords and p lu gs, and replace if dama ged.
Make sure that the appliance is in good working order. Faulty appliances or power cord s can create a potential for
electric shock.
Make sure the electrical rating of the tool or appliance d oes not exceed that of th e generator. Never exceed the
maxi mum power rating of the generator. Power levels b etween rated and maximum may b e used for no more than
30 minutes.
Operate the generator at least 1 m eter away from build ings an d ot her equ ipment.
Do not operate the generator in an enclosed structure.
STARTING THE ENG INE
1. Make sure that the circuit b reaker is in th e OFF position .
The g enerator maybe hard to start if a load is connected.
CIRCUIT
BREA K ER
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
FUEL VALVE LEVER
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ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OPERATION
Leave the choke knob in the OPEN position to resta rt a warm engine.
If
theenginefailstostartwithin5seconds,releasethekey,andwaitat
least 10 seconds before operating the starter again.
NOTICE
Using the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a time will Overheat the starter motor and can damage it.
5.
If th e choke kn ob was pulled to the CLOSED position to start the engine,
gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
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OPEN
CHO KE KN OB
CLOSED
CHO KE KN OB
3-1.
4-1.
6
. Generator needs to operate for 3-5 minutes without load, then
it can out put power.
ENGINE S W ITCH
OFF
ON
STAR
3.
Pull t he choke knob to the C LOSED position to start a cold engine.
4.
Start the engine. Turn the engine switch to the START position, and hold
it there until the en gine starts. Wh e n the engine starts, release the
key,allowingtheswitchtoreturntotheONposition.
start if a load is connected.
1 Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The generator may be hard to
2 Turn the gasoline fuel valve to the "OFF" position.
3 Connect the propane gas hose to the regulator/decompression valve.
4 Connect the propane gas collar to the gas supply and then turn on the propane gas supply.
5 Press the button on top of the pressure release valve down two or three times.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use
the following procedure.
1.
Move the circuit breaker to the OFF position.
CIRCUIT
BREA K ER
OFF
ON
2 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
1 Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position. Disconnect DC battery charging cables.
In normal use:
To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to the OFF position.
In an emergency:
Stopping the Engine
When the engine starts, allow the engine switch to return to the ON position.
be recharged.
If the speed of the starter motor drops after a period of time, it is an indication that the battery should
release the switch and wait 10 seconds before operating the starter again.
Operating the starter motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the motor. If the engine fails to start,
3 Turn the off the propane gas supply.
b. If the engine is cold (the unit was not run recently) start with the choke "OPEN".
7 Turn the engine key switch to the START position and hold it there for 5 seconds, or until the
engine starts.
Decompression
Valve / Regulator
Connect to propane
g
as
s
upp
l
y.
i. Wait 30 seconds and then push the choke lever all the way to the "OPEN" position.
a. If the engine is warm (the unit was run recently) start with the choke half open.
6 The choke operates differently on propane gas.
OPERATION
.
ENGINE SWICH
4.
Turn the fu el va lve lever to the O FF position.
AC OPERATION
AC
Recep tacle
1. Start the engine (see page 11).
2. Switch ON the circuit breaker.
3. Plug in the appliance.
Most motorized app liances require more
than their rated wattage for startup.
CIRCUI T
BRE AK ER
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OFF
ON
STAR
OFF
ON
NOTICE
If an appliance beings to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or stops suddenly, turn it off immediately. Disconnect the
appliance, and determine whether the problem is in the appliance or the rated load capacity of the generator has been
exceeded.
Substantial over loading may damage the generator.Marginal over loading may shorten the service life of the generator.
2-1.
OFF
ON
FUEL VALVE LEVER
4.
2.
TurntheengineswitchtotheOFFposition
OPERATION
AC Applications
Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator:
Make sure that it is in good work ing order. Faulty ap plianc es or Power cords can create a potential for electrica l
shock.
If an ap plianc e begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish , or stops suddenly, turn it
off immedia tely. Disconnect t he appliance, an d determine whet her the p rob lem is the appliance or the rated
load capacity of the generator has been exceeded.
Make sure that the electrical rating of the tool or appliance does not exceed that of the generator. Never exceed
the maximum power rating of the generator. Power levels between rated and maximum may be used for no more
than 30 minutes.
NOTICE
Substantial overloading will open the circuit breaker. Exceeding the time limit for maximum power operation or slightly
overloading th e generator may not switch the circuit breaker OFF, but will shorten the service life of the ge n erator.
Limit operation requiring m aximum power to 30 minutes.
Maximum power i s:
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60Hz 13 kVA
For co nti nu ou s operation (longer tha n 30 minu tes), do not exceed the rated
pow er. Ra ted po wer is:
60Hz 12 kVA
OPERATION
The total p ower requ irements (VA) of all app liances connected must be considered. Appliance
and power tool manufacturers usually list rating informa tion near the model number or seria l number.
STANDBY POWER
Con nections to a Building’s Electrical System
Your generator can supply power to a building’s electrica l system. If the generat or will be used as
an
alternative
to utility com pany pow er, an isolation switch must be in stalled to disconnect th e utility lines from
the building wh en the generator is connec ted. In s tallation must be perform ed by a qua lified electricia n and must
comply with all applicable laws and electrica l c o des.
In some a rea s, gen erators a re required by law to be registered with local utility companies. Check local regulations for
proper registration and use procedures.
System Ground
THIS generators have a system groun d that conn e c ts th e generator frame components to th e ground terminals in the
AC output receptacles. The system ground is not connected to the AC neutral wire. If the generator is
tested with a receptacle tester, it will not sh ow the same ground circuit condition as for a home receptacle.
In some areas, generators are required to be registered with local utility comp anies.
If the generator is used at a con struction site, there may be ad ditional regulations that must be observed.
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Special Requirements
SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and troub le free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
To help you properly care for yo ur generator, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine insp ection
procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic han d tools. Other serv ic e tasks that a re mo re difficult or
require
special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a THIS
technici an or ot her qualified mecha nic.
The maintenanc e schedule applies to no rm a l
operating condition s. If you operate your generator under
unusua l condition s, such as sustained high load or high temperature operation, or use it in dusty
conditions, consult your servicing dealer for reco m mendatio ns app licable to your individual needs and use.
Remember tha t your servicing dealer knows your generator best and is fully equipped to maintain an d repair it.
MAINTENA NCE SAFETY
Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we cannot warn you of every co nceivable hazard that
can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Safety Precautions
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning f rom en gine exhaust.
Be sure th ere is adequate ventilation whe n ever you operate the engi ne.
Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
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SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
Read th e instructions before you begin, an d make sure you have the tools and skills requ ired .
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion , be careful when working around gasoline. Use o nly a nonf lammable
solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, an d flames away from a ll fu el related parts.
MAI NTENA NCE SCHEDUL
E
NOTE: (*) Replace the
pa
per element only.
(1) Service more frequently w hen used ind ustry areas
.
(2) Thes e items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you h ave the proper tools and are
m
echan ically proficient. Refer to our shop manual for service procedures.
(3) For comm ercial u se, log hou
r
s of operation to determine prope
r
maintenance intervals.
Failure to f
ol
low this maintenan ce schedule could result in nonwarrantable failures.
REFUELING
With the
en
gine stopped, check the fuel gauge. Refill the fuel
ta
nk if the fuel level is low.
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SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
Refuel in a well ventilated area b efore starting the engin e. If the engine has been running, allow
it to c ool. Refuel
carefully to avoid sp illing fuel. Do not fill the fuel tank above the upp er limit ma rk (red) on the fuel strain er.
Never refuel the en gine inside a buildin g where gasoline fume s m ay reach flame s or sparks. Keep gasoline away from
appliance p ilot lights, barbecues, elect ric ap pliances, power tools, etc.
Spilled fuel is n ot only a fire ha zard, it causes environmental damage. Wipe up spills immedia tely.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and pla stic. Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel
is not cov ered under warrant y.
NOTE:
Gasolin e spoils very quickly depe nding on factors suc h as light, exposure, temperature and time.
In wo rst ca s es, gasoline c an be contaminated within 30days.
Using contaminated gasoline can seriously damage the engine (carburetor clogged, valve stuck).
Such damage due to sp oiled fuel is disallowed from c o verage by th e wa rranty.
To avoid this please strictly follow th e se recom mendation s:
Only u se specified gasolin e .
Use fresh and clean gasolin e .
To slow deterioration, keep gasoline in a certified fuel container.
If long storage (more than 30 days) is foreseen, drain fuel tank and carburetor (see page27).
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use automotive unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 91 or higher (a Pump Octane Number of 86 or
higher).
Never use stale or contami n ated ga solin e or an oil/gasoline m ix ture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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EMP T Y FUL L
FUEL TAN K
FUEL GAUG E
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