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Owner’s Manual / Manual del Propietario
Portable Generator / Generador Portátil
Model / Modelo 01925
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
IMPORTANTE: LEYO LA SEGURIDAD LAS ORDENES Y LAS INSTRUCCIONES DETENIDAMENTE
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Section Safety Rules 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Know Your Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Obey all safety messages that follow this Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Safety Rules DANGER WARNING Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and an odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fainting or death. death. Operate generator ONLY outdoors. WHEN ADDING FUEL Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before adequate ventilation. rem
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Section 1: Safety Rules WARNING CAUTION Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected Unintentional sparking can result in fire or to it. electric shock. See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 13. Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR electrical loads. GENERATOR Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plu
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Section Features and Controls 2 KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Rocker Switch Circuit Oil Fill Cap Fuel Tank Breaker Air Cleaner Circuit Breakers (AC) 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacles Spark Arrester Muffler 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Choke Lever Data
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Section Assembly 3 To install: ASSEMBLY 1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black) Your generator requires attachment of the negative battery cable. cable and is ready for use after it has been properly 2. Attach negative battery cable with 5/16” x 3/4” screw serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. and lock washer to the engine block, next to the If you have any problems with the assembly of your starter (Figure 1).Tighten securely. generator, please call the generator helpli
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Nylon Washers Section 3: Assembly Attach Handle BEFORE STARTING THE You will need two 1/2” or 13 mm wrenches to attach the ENGINE handle. 1. Attach handle to right side of generator frame (viewing Add Engine Oil and Fuel unit from front), as shown in Figure 2, with a 60 mm capscrew, flat washers, nylon washers, and lock nut. Place generator on a level surface. Figure 2 — Attach Handle CAUTION Handle Pin Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recomm
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Section Operation 4 USING THE GENERATOR OPERATING THE GENERATOR System Ground The generator has a system ground that connects the CAUTION generator frame components to the ground terminals on Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can the AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to the AC neutral wire (see “Equipment Description”, to it. earlier in this manual). See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 13. Special Requirem
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Section 4: Operation 4. Connect the other RED jumper cable clamp to the Jump Start Procedure starting battery’s POSITIVE battery terminal. If the generator’s starting battery fails, use the following 5. Connect the BLACK jumper cable clamp to the instructions to jump start your generator.You can jump starting battery’s NEGATIVE battery terminal. start the generator using any 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. 6. Connect the other BLACK jumper cable clamp to the GROUNDING FASTEN
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Section 4: Operation 6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle Charging a Battery to the negative (–) battery terminal (Figure 6). Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged 7. Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges. 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. DO NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. DO NOT 8. When battery has charged, shut down engine use the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery. NOTE: Use an autom
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Section 4: Operation COLD WEATHER GENERATOR ADAPTER OPERATION CORD SET Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below The generator is equipped with a 25’ generator adapter cord 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may set designed for a 240 Volt, 30 Amp grounded neutral circuit experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase (Figure 9).The generator adapter cord set provides a breather system. convenient supply of emergency power into your dwelling so that your generat
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Section 4: Operation Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single–phase, RECEPTACLES 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW) at 20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for CAUTION 125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater). Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity. 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more Receptacle amperage than generator or receptacle can supply. Use a NEMA L14–
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Section 4: Operation 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. DON'T OVERLOAD 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, Capacity as described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Figure 13 - Wattage Reference Chart rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Additional will power at the
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Section Maintenance 5 4. After oil has drained, reinstall the oil drain plug. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the oil drain tray from under the oil drain plug RECOMMENDATIONS and clean up any spilled oil. Changing Oil Filter The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that 1. Place the half moon notch in the oil drain tray under all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely the oil filter (Figure 15). basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and
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Section 5: Maintenance Generator Maintenance Data Tag Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Data tag information is very important if you need help and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry from our Customer Service Department or an authorized environment where it will not be exposed to excessive service dealer. dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air The data tag (Figure 16) is located either on the base slots in the generator must not become clog
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Section Storage 6 Engine Storage STORAGE See engine owner’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot Other Storage Tips be done and you must store the unit for more than To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel storage. tank and fill with fresh fuel. Run the unit for severa
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Section Troubleshooting 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is 1. Reset circuit breaker. open. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact Authorized service facility. No AC output is available, but 3. Poor connection or defective 3. Check and repair. generator is running. cord set. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. Generator runs good at no-load
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Section Wiring Diagram and Schematic 8 SCHEMATIC 18
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Section 8: Wiring Diagram and Schematic WIRING DIAGRAM 19
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Section Exploded Views and Parts Lists 9 EXPLODED VIEW - MAIN UNIT 20
