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OWNER'S
MANUAL
Model No.
919.329110
120/240 VOLT • 5500 WATT
GENERATOR
• SAFETY GUIDELINES
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• REPAIR PARTS
IMPORTANT:
Read the Safety Guidelines
and All Instructions Care-
fully Before Operating
Sold by Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
D20508 Rev. 1 5/1/02
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty .................................................... 2 Storage ................................................... 17 Safety Guidelines................................... 3-8 Troubleshooting Guide ........................... 17 Assembly................................................ 9-10 Generator Parts ................................ 18-22 Operation ........................................... 11-14 Engine Parts ..................................... 23-26 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 Operate generator in a clean, dry, icy, or flooded conditions. electricity! Water which comes in well ventilated area. Make sure contact with electrically charged hands are dry before touching unit. components can transmit electricity to the frame and other surfaces, resu
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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 Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool Attempting to fill the fuel tank while become ignited by coming in contact before adding fuel to the tank. Equip the engine is running. with hot components such as the area of operation with a fire extin- muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from guisher certified to handle gasoline an electrical spark.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and Property Damage When Transporting Generator HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could If generator is equipped with a fuel Vehicle Surfaces result in fire or breathing hazard, seri- shut-off valve, turn the valve to the ous injury or death can result. Fuel or off position before transporting to oil leaks will damage carpet, paint or avoi
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in careless All sources of energy include the po- • Review and understand all of manner. tential for injury. Unsafe operation or the operating instructions and maintenance of your generator could warnings in this manual. lead to serious injury or death to you or • Become familiar with the others. operation and controls of the generat
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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 genera- Contact with hot surfaces, such as en- During operation, touch only the tor components. gines exhaust components, could re- control surfaces of the generator. sult in serious burns. Keep children away from the gen- erator at all times. They may not be able to recognize the hazards of this product. RISK OF MOVING PARTS WHAT CO
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ASSEMBLY 1 - Parts Bag CARTON CONTENTS 1 - Owner's Manual *1 - Twistlock 1 - Bottle of oil Plug L14-30P * To be installed and/or used in 1 - Handle 1 - Generator accordance with appropriate local electrical codes and regulations. Refer to enclosed instructions for proper installation. 1 - Parts Box 2 - Wheels 1 - Foot Bracket 1 - Isolator Foot 7 - 5/16-18 4 - 5/16-18 x 3/4 " Lock Nuts Cap Screws 2 - Bracket 2 - 5/16-18 x 1 3/4 " 2 - Washers 2 - 3/8-16 Cap Screws Lock Nuts 2 - Shoulder 2 - Ha
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• Locate the engine support. Place one wheel GROUNDING THE GENERATOR bracket (4) on top of support as shown in illustra- A grounding lug is supplied with the generator for use tion. Align with the pre-drilled holes in support. when required by local electrical ordinances. Refer to Place cap screw (9) through hole in bracket and article 250 of the National Electrical Code to clarify support. Secure with lock nut (8) and tighten. any needed grounding information. Your local electric company or a
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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 CAP FUEL TANK ENGINE RUN/STOP SWITCH CHOKE SWITCH 120 VOLT RECEPTACLES AIR CLEANER 240 VOLT RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKERS ENGINE OIL FILL FUEL TANK- Capacity of 7 US gallons. RECEPTACLES CHOKE SWITCH- Lever used to start co
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LOW OIL SHUTDOWN Application Guide Your Sears generator engine is equipped with Low Oil To select the right generator for your needs, total the wattage of the items to be run at the same time. Shutdown. Low Oil Shutdown is a safety device Wattage Run Start designed to protect your engine from damage in the Electric Appliance event the oil level in the crankcase is low. 3/8" Hand Drill Jigsaw If while the engine is running, the oil gets low, it will 1/3 HP Airless Sprayer automatically shut itse
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Connecting Generator To Main Electrical • Remove gas cap. Supply • Add unleaded gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank. Potential hazards exist when a electrical generator is Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a connected to the main electrical supply coming into minimum of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. the house. It is at that point that the generator could Never fill fuel tank com- feed back into the utility company’s system causing pletely. Fill tank to 1/2" possible electr
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You MUST unplug any load IMPORTANT: Never store engine with fuel in tank, from the generator before indoors, or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas or starting to prevent permanent damage to any where fuel fumes may reach an open flame. appliances. • Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS resistance is felt. Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull • Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope rewind starting w
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the warranty, opera- tor must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintain your generator. GENERATOR MAINTENANCE • Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened securely. Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all • Fill the crankcase with new oil of
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Clean Guard/Muffler Clean and Replace Spark Plug Do not clean with a forceful spray of water because Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. water could contaminate fuel system. With a brush or • Clean area around spark plug. cloth clean finger guard after every use to prevent • Remove and inspect spark plug. engine damage caused by overheating. Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove all combustible • Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned debris. or porc
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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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1-262-377-2700, 1-262-377-2700. D20508 27 — ENG
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