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Commercial Duty Power Systems User's Guide
(Model No. GT950)
Serial Number Date Purchased
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Fat Cat Products Made Exclusively for Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. • Phone: 407-886-3939 • Fax: 407-886-6787 • aes@aquaticeco.com • aquaticeco.com
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Table of Contents Page Safety and Damage Prevention Message Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Generator Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Engine Fuel/Oil Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation Guidelines
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Dear Customer, Generator Hazards Read and understand the information provided in this manual before Thank you for your purchase of a Fat Cat™ commercial duty power operating your generator. system. We believe that the Fat Cat™ name represents the finest blend of quality, performance and price on the market. If you need assistance setting up or operating your generator, then give Operator Responsibility Aquatic Eco-Systems a call. AES has delivered outstanding products and Know how to stop the
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AC OUT ~ ENG - SW ON 1 0 STOP AC PROTECTOR ~ RESET OFF FUEL TANK CAP ENGINE SWITCH ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER FUEL VALVE RECOIL STARTER GRIP AC RECEPTACLES SPARK PLUG CAP RESET BUTTON AIR CLEANER CHOKE LEVER MUFFLER Before Starting System Ground You must connect the ground wire to a metal stake, spike or screw in the WARNING earth before using the generator. Improper connections to a building's electrical system can allow Follow any federal or state Occupational Safety and Health Administration electr
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ENG - SW 1 ON 0 STOP AC PROTECTOR ~ RESET OFF Operation Guidelines CAUTION Do not allow the starter cord to snap back. Return it slowly by hand. CAUTION Exceeding the generator's wattage/amperage capacity may damage the generator and electrical devices connected to it. 5. Move the choke lever back to the "open" position after the engine warms up. Do not connect any electrical loads before starting the engine and allowing it to warm up. Make sure electrical devices are "off" when you do connect
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AC ~ OUT ENG - SW 1 ON 0 STOP AC PROTECTOR ~ RESET OFF Take care when adding electrical loads to the generator. Never connect any Stopping the Engine load to the generator before starting the engine. The safe way to manage Turn off all attached appliances and tools and unplug their cords. Move the generator power is to sequentially add loads: AC switch, then the engine switch and finally the fuel lever to "off" positions. 1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. Transport Make sure the engin
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AC~ OUT AC ~ OUT ENG - SW ON 1 STOP 0 ENG - SW 1 ON 0 STOP AC PROTECTOR ~ RESET OFF AC PROTECTOR ~ RESET OFF Air Filter Cleaning 3. Pour a small amount of oil (foam-air-filter or SAW #20 motor oil recommended) into the filter element and gently squeeze out excess oil. A dirty air filter will restrict airflow to the carburetor. Service the air filter Never wring out the filter element, as it may tear. The generator will regularly to prevent carburetor malfunction (service more frequently in smok
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Maintenance Chart Daily First Month Three Months Six Months Twelve Months Item Remarks (Preoperation (20 hrs) (50 hrs) (100 hrs) (300 hrs) Check) Spark Plug Check condition. Adjust gap and clean. Replace if necessary. X Air Filter Clean, replace if necessary. X Fuel Filter Clean fuel valve and fuel tank filter. Replace if necessary. X Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Fuel Line X Replace if necessary. Check for leakage. Retighten or replace gasket if necessary. X Exhaust System Check m
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Troubleshooting Generator Won't Start Generator Shuts Down While Running 1. Check the fuel/oil mix level and add more if necessary. 1. Check the fuel/oil mix level and add more if necessary. 2. Make sure the engine switch and fuel valve are set to the "on" positions. 3. Test the spark plug using the following procedure: Storage • Remove the spark plug cap and clean any dirt from around the Your generator should be started at least once every seven days and spark plug. allowed to run at least 30
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General Specifications 12-Month Standard Warranty Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. (AES) products, when properly installed and operated under normal conditions of use, are warranted by AES to be free Model GT950 from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of invoice from AES, unless otherwise stated. In order to obtain performance under this warranty, the buyer must promptly give verbal or L x W x H 12.5 x 12.5 x 14 in (32 x 32 x 36 cm) written notice of the defect
