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FUEL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PORTABLE GENERATOR SET
6,000 WATT
HG6000
Your new generator has been engineered and manufactured to a high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the instructions in this operator’s
manual.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
AC CIRCUIT
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FUEL TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Specific Safety Rules .............................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Empty fuel tank, close fuel valve, and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle. WARNING: Allow engine to cool for five minutes before refueling. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with all instructions listed below may result in electrocution, care. It is highly flammable. fire, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning, which will cause death or serious injury. Do not smo
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a color- for backup power. Then have a licensed electrical contrac- less, odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss tor install a transfer switch. The transfer switch isolates of consciousness and can lead to death. If running in a your home from the ability to “back feed” neutral power confined or partially-enclosed area, the air may contain lines. Failure to isolate the generator from power utility a dangerous amount
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power hrs Hours Time gal Gallon Volume qt Quart Volume Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and under
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION: minor or moderate injury. (W
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SYMBOLS SAFETY LABELS The information below can be found on the generator. For your safety, please study and understand all of the labels before starting the generator. If any of the labels come off the unit or become hard to read, contact a Baja authorized service center for replacement. FUEL WARNING No smoking when filling with gasoline. Do not overfill. Full level is 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck. Stop the engine for five minutes before refueling to avoid the heat from the muff
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ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load. Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord. Load in Watts Maximum Allowable Cord Length Current in Amperes At 120V At 240V #8 Wire #10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire #16 Wire 2.5 300 600 1000 ft. 600 ft. 375 ft. 250 ft. 5 600 1200 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 7.5 900 1800 350 ft. 2
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ELECTRICAL GENERATOR CAPACITY CAUTION: Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (run- Do not overload the generator’s capacity. Exceeding the ning) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage the at the same time. Follow these simple steps. generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. �1. Select the items you will power at the same time. �2. Total the continuous (running) watts of these items. This Typical Ty
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FUEL FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GENERATOR ENGINE Engine Type ................................ 4 Stroke, Overhead Valve Rated Voltage .................................................... 120V/240V Rated Amps ................................................................22.9A Bore x Stroke .............................................88 mm x 64 mm Rated Output ..........................................................5,500 W Cooling System ..................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR GENERATOR FUEL VALVE See Figure 2. The flow of fuel through the generator is controlled by the The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the position of the fuel valve. information on the product and in this operator’s manual as GROUND TERMINAL well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating The ground terminal is used to assist in properly ground- features and safety rules. ing the g
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LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with the generator: 6 5 3 4 2 7 8 1 Key Key No. Description ....................................................Qty. No. Description ....................................................Qty. 1 Wheels .................................................................2 7 Bolt ......................................................................6 2 Wheel Axle ...........................................................2 8 Frame Support with Foot
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING SMALL WHEEL This product requires assembly. COTTER PIN Remove one end of the box and carefully slide out the generator and any accessories. NOTE: The generator is heavy. If you must lift the unit out of the box, get another person to help you and lift LARGE COTTER with your legs, not your back. PIN Inspect the unit carefully to make sure no damage oc- curred during shipping. U-BRACKET WHEEL Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully AXLE Fig. 3
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ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE HANDLES See Figure 5. Locate the following items: 2 handles 2 clevis pins 2 small cotter pins With the generator in normal operating position, find the COTTER PIN holes on the frame above the recoil starter. CLEVIS PIN Align the holes in one of the handle brackets with the holes in one side of the generator frame. Insert a clevis pin through the handle bracket and frame. The head of the pin should be on the outside of the frame. Insert the small cotter pi
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FUEL OPERATION BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT Position the generator on a flat surface before checking fluid OIL CAP/ levels or adding fluid. DIPSTICK CAUTION: Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly filled with oil will result in equipment failure. OIL FILL CHECKING/ADDING OIL HOLE See Figure 6. Engine oil has a major influence on engine performance and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-stroke motor oil that meets or ex
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FUEL OPERATION If using an oxygenated fuel, make sure it is unleaded and RECOIL meets the minimum octane rating requirements. Before using STARTER ENGINE an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some GRIP SWITCH states/provinces require this information to be posted on the pump. The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates: Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume. Gasoline containing ethan
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FUEL MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER WARNING: COVER When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a Baja authorized service center. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep the generator in a clean and dry environment where it is not exposed to dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive vapors. Do not allo
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING FUEL SEDIMENT CUP See Figure 13. The sediment cup prevents dirt and water that may have gotten into the fuel tank from entering the carburetor. If the engine has not been run for a long time, the sediment cup should be cleaned before use. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. FUEL Remove the sediment cup using a 10 mm wrench (not VALVE provided). Remove the O-ring and filter. Clean each of the parts in carburetor cleaner or any comparable cleaning product. FI
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of FUEL FUEL oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port LINE VALVE and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas-powered tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance. We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service. SPARK ARRESTOR Product users on United States Fore
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MAINTENANCE STORAGE When preparing the generator for storage, follow the guidelines below. STORAGE TIME PRIOR TO STORING Less than 1 month No special preparation is required. 1 to 2 months Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline stabilizer*. 2 months to 1 year Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline stabilizer*. Drain fuel from carburetor. Clean fuel sediment cup. 1 year or more Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline stabilizer*. Drain fuel from the carburetor. � Cl
