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KDAR HM6500 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: KDAR HotMax HM8000 Portable Generator Operator's manual

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  • Page 1

    Operator’s manual portable generator model: hm8000 warning: do not assemble, install or operate this equipment without reading all of this manual and the safety precautions and warning illustrated in this manual. Kdar company 15009 manchester rd. #283 ballwin, mo 63011 tel: 866-939-9811 fax: 636-922...

  • Page 2: Danger

    Safety precautions and warnings please read before using equipment danger danger indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will, result in death or serious injury. Warning warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or ser...

  • Page 3

    Safety precautions and warnings please read before using equipment 12. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a gen- erator. Do not use a generator while tired or under the influence of drug, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the generat...

  • Page 4

    Kdar company 3 specifications/features & benefits/package contents generator ratings engine type brush single phase engine type & displacement ohv single cylinder 418cc voltage regulate avr maximum output hp/rpm 15/3600 ac rated output 6.5kw/6500 watts oil capacity 1.16 qt. (1.1 liter) ac maximum ou...

  • Page 5: Set Up

    4 kdar company set up control panel battery cover oil filler cap carburetor spark plug air filter choke fuel valve manual recoil starter handle muffler wheel handle pivot bracket wheel handle catch front support rubber foot electric start voltage meter dc connection battery charge only 120v ac 20 am...

  • Page 6: Set Up

    Kdar company 5 set up wheel & handle assembly note: all fasteners can be tightened as each procedure is completed. There is no need to wait until assembly is complete to tighten the fasteners. 1. Using 2 m8x20 bolts and 2 m8 nuts, attach the 2 rubber feet to the front support. 2. Using 4 m8x20 bolts...

  • Page 7: Set Up

    Kdar company 6 oil filler cap 4. Fill with 1.16 quarts (1.1 liters) of motor oil. 5. Confirm proper fill by replacing the dip stick and checking the oil level. Fueling the engine warning • gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. • fuel and refuel in a well ventilat...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Kdar company 7 operation starting the engine 1. Check the oil and fuel levels. 2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the genera- tor. 3. Open the fuel shut off valve. Pre-start preparation note: the following procedures are to be completed each time the generator is started. 1. Before starting the...

  • Page 9: Operation

    Kdar company 8 operation caution • do not exceed the maximum wattage rating for the generator when using one or more receptacles. • do not exceed the amperage rating of any one receptacle. • do not apply heavy electrical load for the first 2– 3 hours of operation (break-in period). Total wattage det...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Kdar company 9 item what to do each use first month or 20 hours every 3 months or 50 hours every 6 months or 100 hours every year or 300 hours engine oil check oil level x change x x air cleaner check x clean or replace x sediment cap clean x spark plug check, adjust gap and clean x spark arrester c...

  • Page 11

    Kdar company 10 fuel valve cleaning 1. Remove the sediment cup and o-ring at the bottom of the fuel valve with a small wrench. 2. Clean and wash out the sediment cap with a nonflammable or high flashpoint solvent. 3. Replace the sediment cap and o-ring. Sediment cup fuel strainer cleaning 1. Remove ...

  • Page 12: Transporting/storage

    Kdar company 11 transporting/storage preparing for transportation 1. Turn the engine switch and fuel valve to the off or stop position. 2. Let the engine cool before transporting. 3. Keep the generator level to prevent fuel spill- age. 4. Take care not to drop or strike the generator when transporti...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Kdar company 12 troubleshooting engine will not start is there fuel in the tank? Refill the tank. Is there oil in the engine? Add the recommended oil. No yes no is there a spark from the spark plug? Replace the spark plug. Take the generator to an authorized kdar genera- tor service center. No still...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Kdar company 13 troubleshooting no electricity at the ac receptacles is the ac circuit breaker on? Turn the ac circuit breaker on. No check the electrical appli- ance or equipment for de- fects. Take the generator to a kdar authorized service center. Yes no defects replace the electrical ap- pliance...

  • Page 15: Power Needs

    Kdar company 14 power needs appliance running watts surge* watts household ac, central 10,000 btu 1500 4500 ac, window 10,000 btu 1200 3600 am/fm radio 100 0 cd/dvd player 100 0 cloths drier - gas 700 1800 coffee maker 1000 0 curling iron 1500 0 deep freezer 500 1500 dishwasher - hot dry 1500 1500 e...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Kdar company 15 limited warranty kdar company, and its affiliates, warrants that the generators covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer...