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Page 1: ...3ZZ9990181 GENERATOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE カナダ 3ZZ9990181 GÉNÉRATEUR MANUEL D UTILISATION カナダ séries séries MODELE ...

Page 2: ...rburetor and internal parts and or pressure regulator or fuel injection system ii Air fuel ratio feedback and control system if applicable iii Cold start enrichment system if applicable iv Regulator assy gaseous fuel if applicable 2 Air Induction System i Intake manifold if applicable ii Air filter 3 Ignition System i Spark plugs ii Magneto or electronic ignition system iii Spark advance retard sy...

Page 3: ...g the performance of regular maintenance in the event questions arise These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner of the engine MAKITA reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if the engine has not been properly maintained Warranty claims will not be denied however solely because of the lack of required maintenance or failure to keep maintenance record...

Page 4: ...elaide Street S Unit 117 London N5Z 3L3 Tel 1 800 571 0899 or 519 686 3115 Fax 519 686 4347 MISSISSAUGA 6350 Tomken Road Unit 8 Mississauga L5T 1Y3 Tel 1 888 221 9811 or 905 670 7255 Fax 905 670 0120 OTTAWA Nepean 210 Colonnade Road S Unit 10 Ottawa Nepean K2E 7L5 Tel 1 888 560 2214 or 613 224 5022 5088 Fax 613 224 2360 WHITBY Toronto Head Office 1950 Forbes Street Whitby L1N 7B7 Tel 1 800 263 373...

Page 5: ...ions Do not operate the generator before you have read and understood the instructions Failure to do so could result in death personal injury or equipment damage WARNING Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury loss of life and equipment damage if instructions are not followed CAUTION Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed NO...

Page 6: ...S 4 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 6 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES 11 6 WATTAGE INFORMATION 19 7 SPARK ARRESTER 21 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 22 9 HOW TO MAINTENANCE 24 10 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 28 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 12 WIRING DIAGRAM 30 G12000R CSA GU2044 05 1 20 1 29 PM ページ06 ...

Page 7: ... straw trash or any other in flammables near the generator WARNING Do not enclose the generator nor cover it with a box The generator has a built in forced air cooling system and may become overheated if it is enclosed If generator has been covered to protect it from the weather during non use be sure to remove it and keep it well away from the area during generator use WARNING 1m 1m Operate the g...

Page 8: ...ly over the generator nor wash it with water WARNING Be extremely careful that all necessary electrical grounding procedures are followed during each and every use Failure to do so can be fatal WARNING It is absolutely essential that you know the safe and proper use of the power tool or appliance that you intend to use All operators must read understand and follow the tool appliance owners manual ...

Page 9: ... Electric starter Fuel tank capacity 44 liters Rated continuous operation per a tankful of fuel Rated Approx 8 2 hours Dimension 826 mm Dry weight 141 kg 611 mm 771 mm Length Width High 60 Hz 12000 W 1 0 Rated frequency Voltage regulator Power factor Rated output Maximum output Remote controller terminal Auto choke Standard Valve Clearance Intake Exhaust 0 1 0 02 mm Note Adjust the valve clearance...

Page 10: ...CK BATTERY TANK CAP SPARK PLUG CAP OIL FILLER CAP MUFFLER OIL GAUGE CONNECTOR FOR REMOTE CONTROL ELECTRIC STARTER OIL DRAIN PLUG FUEL TANK CONTROL PANEL AIR CLEANER COOLING AIR INLET PORT OIL FILTER G12000R CSA GU2044 05 1 20 1 29 PM ページ4 ...

Page 11: ... CIRCUIT BREAKER VOLTMETER PILOT LAMP HOUR METER KEY SWITCH AC CIRCUIT BREAKER OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP IDLE CONTROL SWITCH EARTH GROUND TERMINAL AC RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR FOR REMOTE CONTROL G12000R CSA GU2044 05 1 20 1 29 PM ページ5 ...

Page 12: ...al all temperature use If single viscosity oil is used select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area Oil capacity 1 55 liters Upper level NOTE The engine is equipped with an oil sensor unit hydraulic pressure detection type that will automatically stop the engine if oil in the crank case is reduced below the specified level Should the engine be automatically stopped be ...

Page 13: ...he fuel filter screen on the fuel filter neck Fuel filter screen Tank cap Fuel gauge EMPTY FULL E F Do not refuel while smoking or near open flame or other such potential fire hazards Otherwise fire accident may occur CHECK ENGINE FUEL WARNING LEVEL Mark Fuel level line Fuel tank capacity 44 liters NOTE The full level of fuel is the upper surface of the fuel filter G12000R CSA GU2044 05 1 20 1 29 ...

Page 14: ...e below 5 12V 40A h or larger battery is recommended 1 Attach terminals to a lead acid battery already charged Mount the battery onto the position as specified below with its terminals facing inward 2 Insert each long bolt through the specified hole its tip pointing outward 3 Put the supporting arm on the long bolts and tighten with the butterfly nuts Push the lead acid battery all the way inward ...

Page 15: ...y damage may occur unless instructions are followed carefully Disconnect battery cables when charging battery Use battery of specified capacity listed in the owner s manual Turn the starter switch to the STOP position when mounting or dismounting battery Connect positive terminal first when mounting battery and disconnect negative terminal first when dismounting RED CABLE To positive terminal BLAC...

Page 16: ...ach warning in order to prevent fire hazard Keep area clear of inflammables or other hazardous materials Keep generator at least 1 meter away from buildings or other structures Only operate generator in a dry well ventilated area Keep exhaust pipe clear of foreign objects Keep generator away from open flame No smoking Keep generator on a stable and level surface Do not block generator air vents wi...

Page 17: ...tion circuit is activated by the increase of hydraulic pressure In the following occasion two or three trials may be required for starting the engine a The very first starting of a new generator b After the refueling of the engine which has been stopped due to fuel shortage c Starting after the oil filter change d Warm the engine up for a minute or two Longer time would be needed in cold weather S...

Page 18: ...tor using the ground terminal located at the side of the panel 2 Before starting the engine check that the AC circuit breaker of the generator and the power switches of the appliances are turned off 3 Connect the plugs of the appliances to the receptacles before starting the engine If you wish to use for a long period of time connecting to the output terminal is recommended 4 Start the engine and ...

Page 19: ...f all appliances dose not exceed the rated output of the generator To take power out from the TWIST LOCK RECEPTACLE insert the plug into the receptacle and turn it clockwise to the lock position Be sure to ground the generator if the connected electrical device Is grounded WARNING TWIST NOTE When the AC circuit breaker turns off during operation the generator is over loaded or the appliance is def...

Page 20: ...n The red RESET button will pop out exposing the word TRIP Power is now off at the outlets protected by the GFCI indicating that the device is functioning properly If TRIP dose not appear when testing do not use the generator Call a qualified electrician To restore power push RESET button If the RESET button pops out during operation stop the generator immediately and call a qualified electrician ...

Page 21: ...l wire of house wiring is grounded be sure to ground the ground terminal of the generator Otherwise an electric shock may occur to the operator CAUTION 2 CONNECTING TO DOMESTIC CIRCUIT HOUSE WIRING This generator is neutral grounded type If a generator is to be connected to residential or commercial power lines such as a stand by power source during power outage all connections must be made by a l...

Page 22: ...ctrical appliance s connected and with their switches on Otherwise the appliance s may be damaged by the surge voltage at starting CAUTION Utility high line Meter box Generator House circuit breaker X W Y X X Y G W W Y X W Y Transfer switch 240V 4P Receptacle 120V appliance 120V appliance 240V appliance OR Generator X Y G W 240V 4P Receptacle W X Y G12000R CSA GU2044 05 1 20 1 29 PM ページ16 ...

Page 23: ...OL Turn IDLE CONTROL SWITCH off when the IDLE CONTROL does not work normally under the rated output NOTE The IDLE CONTROL may not operate when the applied load is under 40W In such cases turn the IDLE CONTROL SWITCH off 3 STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn off the switch of load Switch off generator s AC breaker Disconnect tool or appliance Turn the IDLE CONTROL SWITCH off Turn the STOP SWITCH to the positi...

Page 24: ...ipment 2 Turn the AC circuit breaker to off 3 Unplug the cord from receptacle of the generator STOP RUN STOP RUN START START 4 Allow the engine to run at no load for about 3 minutes to cool down before stopping 5 Turn the key switch to the STOP position ON OFF G12000R CSA GU2044 05 1 20 1 29 PM ページ18 ...

Page 25: ... to start the motor the appliance will require only 50 to 30 of the wattage to continue running Most electrical tools require 1 2 to 3 times their wattage for running under load during use For example a 9 000 watt generator can power a 3 200 to 7 000 watt electrical tool Loads such as submersible pumps air conditioners and air compressors require a very large force to start They need 3 to 5 times ...

Page 26: ...r tool with the generator a certain amount of voltage drop occurs in the extension cord which lessens the effective voltage available to the appliance or tool The chart below has been prepared to illustrate the approximate voltage loss when an extension cord of 100 meters is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator Applications Applicable Wattage W G12000R Incandescent lamp Heater 9 5...

Page 27: ...k arrester will be very hot Allow the muffler to cool before cleaning the spark arrester How to remove the spark arrester 1 Remove the flange bolts from the muffler cover and remove the muffler cover 2 Remove the special screw from the spark arrester and remove the spark arrester from the muffler SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN MUFFLER SCREW Clean the spark arrester screen Use a brush to remove carbon depos...

Page 28: ...tem consists of the following parts The maintenance schedule indicated in the table is based on the normal generator operation Should the generator be operated in extremely dusty condition or in heavier loading condition the maintenance intervals must be shortened depending on the contamination of oil clogging of filter elements wear of parts and so on 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Cold start ...

Page 29: ...carbon brushes Spark arrester Periodic Maintenance Schedule table Note 1 Initial oil change should be performed after first twenty 20 hours of operation Thereafter change oil every hundred 100 hours Before changing oil check for a suitable way to dispose of old oil Do not pour it down into sewage drains onto garden soil or into open streams Your local zoning or environmental regulations will give ...

Page 30: ...Initial engine oil filter replacement should be performed after 20 hours of operation Thereafter replace the engine oil filter every 200 hours When installing a new oil filter apply oil to O ring attach the oil filter in position and tighten 2 3 turns by hand or with wrench after touching the O ring to the sealing surface of engine Run the engine for a minute stop the engine and check for oil leak...

Page 31: ...nctions and shorten engine life extremely Always keep the air cleaner element clean Replaced the air cleaner element set more often in dusty environments The air cleaner paper inner element and urethane foam outer element can be removed after removing knob and air cleaner cover When installing set the paper element and urethane foam on the air cleaner base Check that the grommet is in position and...

Page 32: ...if the abrasion has developed to the degree where a flat surface cannot be obtained on its projection If the electrodes turn black also inspect the air cleaner e Attach and tighten the plug with the specified torque 25 to 30 Nm 2 5 to 3 0 kg m f After checking that the contact area inside the plug cap is not corroded connect the high voltage cables FUEL HOSE REPLACEMENT Replace the fuel hose every...

Page 33: ...he brush every 500 hours or if generator performance is irregular If the brush is 5 mm long or less replace it with a new one a Remove the brush cover b Disconnect the wire connector and remove the brush c Carefully note the brush direction and relative position with the slip ring when installing new brush 15 to 5 mm BRUSH BRUSH HOLDER BRUSH COVER BRUSH HOLDER FLANGE BOLT SCREW G12000R CSA GU2044 ...

Page 34: ... deteriorate making engine starting difficult In order to remove the fuel in the carburetor run the engine at no load until it stops Disconnect the terminal of the battery Change engine oil Check for loose bolts and screws tighten them if necessary Clean generator thoroughly with oiled cloth Spray with preservative if available NEVER USE WATER TO CLEAN GENERATOR Store generator in a well ventilate...

Page 35: ...urther information or corrective procedures Possible causes Problem Low battery Blown fuse Deteriorated fuel Fuel piping Clogging of Air cleaner Clogging of Cooling air intake Low oil level Faulty spark plug Overload by connected appliance Incorrect or poor connection of wires Insufficient capacity of extension cable Starter won t run Leakage Starter runs but Engine won t start Clogging During ope...

Page 36: ...rning lamp Red LGrn Org Blk Blu Blk R R W W LGrn Grn Y Grn Y Grn Y Brn CONTROL BOX GENERATOR Y Y Voltmeter Pilot lamp V Hr PL Earth Ground terminal Field Winding AC Winding 1 AC Winding 2 AVR Idle control unit AC output receptacle 120 240V REC3 AC output receptacle 120 240V REC4 Brush Brush Auxiliary Winding Exciting coil Engine Idle control unit to Key switch Grn Y Grn Y AC output receptacle 120V...

Page 37: ...Makita Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan ISSUE EMD GU2044 PRINTED IN JAPAN December 2004 CE SK G12000R CSA GU2044 05 1 20 1 29 PM ページ32 ...

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