LIFAN LF7250 User manual

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Operating Instructions

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Owner’sManual

PRO SERIES

LF4000-(CA), LF7250-(CA)

LF8750iE-(CA)

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Table ofContents

Preface 4

Safety Instructions 5

Product Specifications 9

Voltage Regulator Switch 10

Copper VS Aluminum

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Total Harmonic Distortion 12

Controls & Features 13

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Legend 15

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Assembly

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Battery Specifications 19

GeneratorSetup 20

Operation of Generator 23

Storing the Unit 27

Maintenance 28

Troubleshooting 33

Generator Wattage ReferenceWorksheet 34

Limited Warranty Policy 36

APPENDIX 42

Exploded Views/Wiring Diagrams 43

Preface

Thank you for choosing LIFAN Power USA for your Power Equipment Needs.LIFANPower USA prides

itself on providing quality products at affordable pricing, creatingthe“Best Equipment Value on

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Today’s Market!”

All LIFAN Power USA products are manufactured utilizing the latest

technology.Builtwithqualitycomponents,yournewPowerEquipmentProductwillgiveyouyearsof

dependable service. Your unit, along with all of LIFAN Power USA products aredesigned, engineered,

and manufactured with LIFAN’s Industrial Grade GasolineEngine.

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SAFETYRULES

For your safety read this manual carefully.Becomefamiliar with the proper operation, care, andmaintenance of your Lifangenerator

.

The safety and alert symbol (A

)

is used with a

signalword

(CAUTION,DANGER,WARNING),apictorialand/orsafetymess

ageto alert you to hazards. CAUTION indicates a hazard which,

ifnotavoided could be harmful.

might result in minor or

moderate injury.DANGERindicates a hazard which, if

not avoided, will result in

deathorseriousinjury.WARNINGindicatesahazardwhich,ifnotavoided,could result

in death or seriousinjury.

A

WARNING!

Rapid

recoil

of

startercord

(kickback)

may

pull

handand

armforward

toward

engine

at

a

rapidrate.

Brokenbones,bruises, sprains,

and

Fracturesmay

result.

•

When

starting

engine,

pull

cordslowly

until

Tension

is

felt,

then

pull

rapidly

to

avoid

kickback.

•

Never

start

orstop

engine

with

electrical

Devices

plugged

in

and

turned

on.Doing

so

is

hazardous

and

will

damage

generator.

Generatorproduces

powerful

voltage!

Only

a

licensed

electrician

cansafely

Connect hookups. Failure

to

isolate

generator

from

electrical

grid

can

result

in

death

to

utility

workers

as

well

as

Others.

i

connect

generator

to

existing

utility

•

When

using

generator

as

backup

power,

notify

Utility

company.

Use

approvedtransfer

equipment

to

isolategenerator

from

electric

utility.

•

Do

Notoperategenerator

while

exposed

to

Rain

orotherwet

conditions.

•

Do

not

ha

ndlegeneratorwhen

in

contact

with

water.

•

Do

notcontact

bare

wiresor

receptacles.

•

Inspectall

electrical

cords

for

damage

and

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WARNING!

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable andexplosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns ordeath.

This

generator

does

notmeet

U.S

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Coast

GuardRegulation

33CFR-

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83and

should

not

be

used

on

marineapplications.

Use

of

thisgenerator

on

marineapplicationscouldresult

in

injuryor

death

.

Exhaustgas

mustbe

prevented

fromenteringconfinedareas

.

Direct

exhaust

gasawa

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fromwindows

,doors,ventilation

and

Do

notoperate

generatorinside

or

underan

y

buildings.

O

perating

this

generator

inside

the

compartment

of

a

recreational

vehicle

will

likelyresult

in

death

WARNING!

The

engine

exhaust

from

this

generatorcontains

chemicals

known

to

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state

of

California

to

caus

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birth

defects,

reproductiveharm,

and

cancer

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WHEN ADDING OR DRAININGFUEL



Turn generator off and let it cool for at least three minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly in

ordertorelieve pressure in the fueltank.



Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors. Do not excessively inhale fuelvapors.



Keep away from open flames or sparks and other sources ofignition.



Do NOT smoke while filling fueltank.



Do NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuelexpansion.

WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT



Transport generator with the fuel valve in the offposition.



Repair generator with the fuel tank empty or the fuel valve in the offposition.



Disconnect spark plug wire before transport orservice.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT CONTAININGFUEL



Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light

orotherignition source because they can ignite fuelvapors.

WHEN STARTINGEQUIPMENT



Ensure spark plug, muffler, air cleaner, and fuel cap are inplace.



Do NOT crank engine with spark plugremoved.



If fuels spills, wait until it evaporates before startingengine.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT



Do not choke carburetor to stopengine.



Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle, which causes fuel tospill.



This generator is not for use in marineapplications.

CAUTION!

Excessivelyhighoperatingspeeds(enginerevolutions)increasetheriskofinjuryanddamagetothegenerator.Excessively low speeds

impose a heavy load and will damagegenerator.



Do NOT adjust engine speed governor. Generator supplies correct voltage and frequency at designatedspeed.



Modifying generator in any way may be dangerous and will voidwarranty.

10

WARNING!

While engine is running temperature may exceed

150°F(65°C).Server burns mayoccur.

Exhaust heat/gasses can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank

causingafire.



Do NOT touch hot surfaces and do avoid exhaust gasses.



Allow generator to cool before touching.



Keep at least 7 ft. (183cm) clearance on all sides of generator including overheadclear.



Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causingfire.



CodeofFederalRegulation(CFR)Title36Parks,Forests,andPublicPropertyrequireequipmentpoweredbyaninternalcombustion

enginetohaveasparkarrester,maintainedinworkingorder,complyingtoUSDAForestservicestandard5100

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1corlaterrevision.

InthestateofCaliforniaasparkarresterisrequiredundersection4442oftheCaliforniaPublicresourcescode.

WARNING!

Unintentional sparking can result in fire orelectrical

shock.

WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINESPARK



Do NOT check for spark with the spark plugremoved.



Use approved spark plugtester.

WHEN REPAIRING OR ADJUSTINGGENERATOR



Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact sparkplug.

CAUTION!

Improper use and care of this generator will cause damage and shorten its lifespan. Failure to follow these actions will

voidallwarranties.

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

Use generators only for appropriate and designatedpurposes.



Thedealerorcustomerhelpline(1

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

Generator must be placed on a levelsurface.



Do NOT expose generator to extreme conditions. Excessive dust, moisture, and corrosive vapors will damageunit.



Cooling slots must be kept clear ofdebris.



Do not connect improperly operating devices togenerator.



Shut off generator and take to a qualified service center if the generator fails to operateproperly.

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Generator Safety

1.

Never operate gasoline engine powered products in any enclosed spaces,asthey product deadly

Carbon Monoxide PoisonousGases.

2.

Never hook a generator directly to your home circuit without theproper installation by a Licensed

Electrician and without the proper powertransfer devices.

3.

Do NOT operate your power equipment in inclement weather such asrain,snow, and/or sleet.

4.

Do NOT operate your power equipment within five (5) feet of anyflammable materials.

5.

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6.

Do NOT parallel connect this model. Generator cannot be combinedwithother electric wires or

multiple socketboxes.

7.

Do NOT lengthen the exhaust pipe or vent it with anyextension.

8.

Use SJ or SJO type extension cords ifnecessary.

9.

Do not use extension cords exceeding: 16 Gauge, 200ft or 10 Gauge,330ft.

10.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR ANIMALS TO BE NEAR THIS EQUIPMENTDURING OPERATION. ONLY

QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD OPERATE THISEQUIPMENT. FOLLOW ALL GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THIS

OWNER’S MANUAL FORTHESAFE OPERATION OF THISEQUIPMENT.

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Products Specifications

PORTABLE GENERATORS

ModelSize

LF4000-CA

LF7250-CA

LF8750iE-CA

Voltage

120/240VAC&12VD

C

120/240VAC&12VDC

ACSurgeOutput1

4000Watts

7250Watts

8750Watts

RatedACOutput2

3500Watts

6500Watts

7500Watts

MaximumACAmperage

28amps@120V

48amps@120V

62amps@120V

ACCycle

60Hertz

Brushless Altenator

Storage Capacitor

AVR3

12V8.3ampDCReceptacle

2ea.

120V20ampACGFCIReceptacle

1ea.

2ea.

120V30ampACTwistLockRecept

acle

N/A

a

1ea.

120/240V30ampACTwistLockRe

ceptacle

1ea.

USB Port

1 ea

CircuitProtection

MasterCircuitBreaker

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ENGINE

Manufacturer

LIFAN

Model

LF168F2-13111

LF188FI-13111

LF190FD-13111

Maximum Horsepower(MHP)

6.5MHP

13MHP

15MHP

EngineDisplacement

196cc

388cc

420cc

StartingSystem

Recoil

Recoil/Electric

Fuel TankCapacity

4 Gallons

7.5Gallons

Fuel TankMaterial

RustPreventativeCoat

edSteel

RustPreventativeCoate

dSteel

RustPreventativeCoate

dSteel

Run Time (@ 50%Load)

10hours

10 hours

Sound Level (@ 7m or23ft)

65decibels

75decibels

EngineType

4IStrokeOHV

FuelType

Automotive Grade

UnleadedGasoline

Automotive Grade

UnleadedGasoline

Automotive Grade

UnleadedGasoline

FuelCompliance

10% EthanolMix

Oil Type &Amount

SAE 10w30w20oz

SAE 10w30w32oz

Automatic IdleControl

N/A

Yes

Low Oil ShutoffProtection

Yes

CARBCertified

(ICA) ModelsOnly

ACCESSORIES

Spark PlugWrench

1 ea.

Mobility/Wheel Kit

All Models

Battery (Not Included)

Battery Maintainer

See Battery Chart

Not Included

See Battery Chart

Not Included

1 = Temporary Power available for

no more than 10 seconds

2 = Power Available for

ContinuousOperation

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LF4250EPL-CA and LF7250IPL-CA models are equipped with a Voltage Selector Switch to get Maximum Performance

and power from your unit. See location of Voltage Selector Switch on controls & Features section on page 9.

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18

Controls andFeatures

LF4250

LF7250

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LF8750

Controls and Features Of Unit

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