10001280 1 of 15 rev. 03 jan/09 481 panet road winnipeg, mb r3c 2w7 5.5 kw portable generator instruction manual item # 8251498 table of contents section page 1 general information 2 2 safety guidelines 2 2.1 battery safety 4 2.2 additional safety/operational guidelines 4 3 operation 5 3.1 generator...
2 of 15 1. General information the purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your portable generator. Please read it carefully as it contains information which will help you achieve years of dependable, trouble-free operation. Warranty-parts-service to obtain prompt, effic...
3 of 15 2. Safety guidelines (cont’d) never operate this generator unless all original guards, shields, covers, etc. Are undamaged and in good working condition. Operating this generator with damaged or inoperable guards, shields, covers, etc. Could result in damage to the generator, fire, electrocu...
4 of 15 2. Safety guidelines (cont’d) 2.1 battery safety new batteries and batteries that have been stored for a long period have little to no charge remaining. These batteries, when charged, produce and release explosive hydrogen gas. The slightest spark, flame or burning ash can ignite these gases...
5 of 15 2. Safety guidelines (cont’d) 2.2 additional safety/operational guidelines (cont’d) • grounding: the national electrical code requires that the generator frame be properly grounded to earth. A ground location is located on the front cross member on the bottom of the frame. As a general guide...
6 of 15 3.2 electrical loads your generator set is designed to power electrical tools/appliances within the electrical power output limitations of the generator. Please note that any generator overload can cause serious problems/damage to your generator. Additionally, products with electric motors c...
7 of 15 3.5 power receptacles table 3 and figure 1 below show the receptacle layout and their corresponding voltage/amperage ratings. The electrical load that may be drawn from each receptacle is a function of the receptacle rating and the generator rating. Do not exceed the individual receptacle ra...
8 of 15 3.6 circuit breaker a circuit breaker is present on the receptacle panel to prevent overloading of the generator. The circuit breaker is rated for a current of 20 amps. See figure 2 below for the circuit breaker location. Circuit breaker figure 2 – circuit breaker the circuit breaker will “t...
9 of 15 3.8 lcd amperage/hour readout the generator is equipped with an lcd directly above the auto-idle dial setting (see figure 4 below). The lcd shows the user the current being drawn from the generator while a tool or appliance is being used. When there is no power demand, the display automatica...
10 of 15 3.10 starting the generator a) when preparing your generator for operation, ensure that the engine fluids are at normal levels and the battery is connected and charged. B) start engine using ignition key. Note that you will not be able to use the engine’s electric start if the battery’s cha...
11 of 15 4. Maintenance (cont’d) general storage: gasoline fumes are flammable. Do not store your generator indoors or in poorly ventilated areas. Gasoline fumes can ignite in the presence of any open flame, pilot light, lit cigarette, water heater, static discharge, etc. • it is recommended that yo...
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14 of 15 no. Item no. Description qty 1 10001670-1 frame engine assy 1 2 10001670-5 frame generator assy 1 3 10001670-14 side rail exhaust 1 4 10001672 handle assy 1 5 2020060 wheel 4.10/3.50-4 2 6 10001113 engine 11 hp honda elec. Start 1 7 ** adaptor flange alternator 1 8 10000553 alternator 60 hz...
15 of 15 51 10001295 spring choke return throttle control 1 52 10001279 solenoid throttle control 1 53 * screw hex #8-28 x .50 lg thread cutting 1 54 * screw philips m5 x 0.8 x 8mm lg raised cheese head 2 55 ** harness power 1 56 *** harness 12v 1 57 *** wire power unit ground 1 58 * washer ptd .687...
