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OWNER'S
MANUAL
Model No.
919.670031
120 VOLT 3000 WATT
GENERATOR
IMPORTANT:
• SAFETY GUIDELINES
Read the Safety Guidelines
ASSEMBLY
and All Instructions Carefully
Before Operating
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
REPAIR PARTS
Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2B8
D20346 Rev 0 2/28/00
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ................................................... 2 Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 17 Safety Guidelines..................................3-8 Emissions Control System Warranty Assembly............................................... 9 Statement............................................... 18 Operation ..........................................10-13 Generator Parts ................................19-23 Maintenance ..................................
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate which, i
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d) HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in rain, wet, Water is an excellent conductor of elec- Operate generator in a clean, dry, icy, or flooded conditions. tricity! Water which comes in contact well ventilated area. Make sure with electrically charged components hands are dry before touching unit. can transmit electricity to the frame and other surfaces, re
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Attempting to fill the fuel tank while Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool the engine is running. become ignited by coming in contact before adding fuel to the tank. with hot components such as the Equip area of operation with a fire muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from extinguisher certified to handle an electrical spark. gasoline o
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE Risk of Injury and Property Damage When Transporting Generator HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could If generator is equipped with a fuel Surfaces result in fire or breathing hazard, shut-off valve, turn the valve to the serious injury or death can result. Fuel off position before transporting to or oil leaks will damage carpet, paint avoid fuel leaks. If generator is not or o
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN All sources of energy include the Review and understand all of Operation of generator in careless potential for injury. Unsafe operation the operating instructions and manner. or maintenance of your generator warnings in this manual. could lead to serious injury or death Become familiar with the to you or others. operation and controls of the generator
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF HOT SURFACES WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD Contact with hot engine and Contact with hot surfaces, such as During operation, touch only the generator components. engines exhaust components, could control surfaces of the generator. result in serious burns. Keep children away from the generator at all times. They may not be able to recognize the hazards of this product. RISK OF MOVING PARTS WHAT COULD HAPP
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ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS 1 - Owner's Manual 1 - Generator Read owner’s manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read Owner’s Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, Maintenance, and Storage Instructions. NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part GROUNDING THE GENERATOR with the operator facing the outlet panel. A grounding lug is supplied with the generator for use when required by local electrical ordinances. Refer to TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY article 250 of the
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare this illustra- tion with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future references. FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE FUEL TANK FUEL CAP ENGINE RUN/STOP CHOKE SWITCH CONTROL AIR CLEANER ENGINE OIL FILL CIRCUIT ENGINE OIL DRAIN BREAKERS 120 VOLT RECEPTACLES FUEL TANK- Capacity of 4 US gallons/15.1 liters. RECEPTACLES CHOKE
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GENERATOR CAPACITY OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM GENERATOR Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can result in serious damage to your generator and There are basically two ways to obtain electricity from connected electrical devices. You should observe the a generator: following to prevent overloading the unit: Use of extension cords directly from the genera- Starting and running wattage requirements should tor to the appliance, lights, tools, etc. always be calculated when matching a
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Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a BEFORE STARTING ENGINE minimum of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Always check engine oil level before every start. Running Never fill fuel tank com- engine low of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage to the engine. pletely. Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equip- Adding Engine Oil ment before starting engine. Your generator ha
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Move ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of Close fuel shut-off valve. the engine to the "ON" position. ON/OFF Switch Fuel Shut-off Valve NOTE: When engine is transported, close fuel shut- off valve to prevent leakage. You MUST unplug any load IMPORTANT: Never store engine with fuel in tank, from the generator before starting to prevent indoors, or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas or permanent damage to any appliances. where fuel fumes may reach an open flame. Grasp handle on
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MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE Every 8 Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Hours Hours of Every Hours of Every Hours of Every or Daily Season Season Season MAINTENANCE TASK X Check oil level Change oil See Note 1 X Service pre-cleaner See Note 2 Service Cartridge X Clean Muffler X X Spark Arrester See Note 2 Clean Cooling System X Check Spark Plug Prepare Unit for Storage Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days. Note 1: Change oil after first five (5) operati
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Change the oil as follows: To service pre-cleaner, wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth and allow To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc. out of the to dry thoroughly. DO NOT oil pre-cleaner. engine, clean the area around the drain plug and To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on a dipstickbefore removing it. flat service. Do not oil cartridge. Replace if dirty or Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill plug. Tilt the damaged. engine slightly towards the
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Clean Cooling System Clean and Replace Spark Plug Debris may clog engine's air cooling system, espe- Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours cially after prolonged operation. Internal cooling fins or every season. and surfaces may require cleaning to prevent over- Clean area around spark plug. heating and engine damage. Remove blower housing Remove and inspect spark plug. and clean. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned Clean or porcelain is cracked. Check el
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STORAGE Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the If you are going to store your generator for more than spark plug. 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage. Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole. Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a Never store generator with few times to lubricate the combustion chamber. fuel in the tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where Replace the spark plug, but do
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Emission Control System Warranty Statement Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE
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Dear Customer, In manufacturing this product, many steps have been taken to provide you with the highest quality. Unfortunately, errors or omissions occasionally occur. In the event that you find a missing or defec- tive part, please contact your nearest Sears store. SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS CALL 1-800-665-4455 * Keep this number handy should you require a service call or need to order repair parts. If ordering parts make sure you have the name, make and model no. of the merchandise and the na
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GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR o Modèle n : 919.670031 GÉNÉRATRICE DE 120 VOLTS 3000 WATTS IMPORTANT : Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, lire les mesures de sécurité • MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ ainsi que toutes les direc- ASSEMBLAGE tives de fonctionnement. FONCTIONNEMENT ENTRETIEN DÉPANNAGE PIÈCES DE RECHANGE Vendu par Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2B8 D20346 Rev 0 2/28/00
