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PH6500Ri OM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PH6500Ri Digital Inverter Generator .............................................................................................................................. 1
QUICK START ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Pre-Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Operation .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Shutdown .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
FCC INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Notice .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 8
To ensure safe operation ............................................................................................................................................ 8
2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 PH6500Ri Generator ............................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 PH6500Ri Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Serial number and bar code identification and location ...................................................................................... 11
3. USING THE HANDLES ............................................................................................................................................ 12
4. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ....................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Check the Engine Oil Level ................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2 Check the fuel level............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.3 Check the air cleaner .......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.4 Connecting the battery ........................................................................................................................................ 16
4.5 Battery removal and replacement ....................................................................................................................... 17
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 18
5.1 Starting the engine .............................................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 Starting procedure using the Ignition Key ........................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Starting procedure using the remote function ..................................................................................................... 19
5.4 High Altitudes ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.5 Operating at extreme temperatures .................................................................................................................... 19
5.6 Generator use ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.7 120V/240V Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.8 Digital display ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.9 AC application ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.10 Overload conditions .......................................................................................................................................... 25
5.11 Low voltage protection ...................................................................................................................................... 26
5.12 DC application ................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.13 Low oil alarm system ........................................................................................................................................ 29
5.14 Economy switch ................................................................................................................................................ 30
5.15 Stopping the engine .......................................................................................................................................... 31
5.16 Air conditioner operation ................................................................................................................................... 32
6. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................ 33
6.1 Emission Control System .................................................................................................................................... 33
6.2 Maintenance Schedule ....................................................................................................................................... 35
6.3 Changing oil ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
6.4 Air cleaner service............................................................................................................................................... 37
6.5 Spark plug service .............................................................................................................................................. 38
6.6 Spark arrester maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 39
7. TRANSPORTING & STORAGE ............................................................................................................................... 40
7.1 Transporting the Generator ................................................................................................................................. 40
7.2 Short term storage of the Generator ................................................................................................................... 40
7.3 Infrequent use ..................................................................................................................................................... 41
7.4 Exercising the Generator .................................................................................................................................... 41