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WARNING:

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm.

WARNING:

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories are known to
the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for PG 6000

Page 1: ...PG 6000 Generator Installation Operating Manual 8 06 MN2418...

Page 2: ...hemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories are known...

Page 3: ...3 1 Storage 3 1 Physical Location 3 2 Installation 3 2 Electrical Connections 3 2 Frame Ground Connection 3 3 Engine Oil 3 4 Recommended Engine Oil 3 4 Use of Electric Motor Loads 3 4 Optional Wheel K...

Page 4: ...ii Table of Contents MN2418...

Page 5: ...uipment at all times Keep non qualified personnel at a safe distance from this equipment Only qualified personnel familiar with the safe installation operation and maintenance of this device should at...

Page 6: ...should not be attempted Never start the engine unless you have first verified that the installation and operation of the generator are as described in this manual WARNING Be sure that you are complete...

Page 7: ...t whenever engine is running Electrical shock can cause serious or fatal injury Never operate electrical equipment while standing in water on wet ground or with wet hands feet or shoes or while barefo...

Page 8: ...extremities and cause serious or fatal injury WARNING Unauthorized modification of a generator set may make the unit unsafe for operation or may impair the operation of the unit Never start a generato...

Page 9: ...nk indoors or in an enclosed poorly ventilated area where gasoline fumes could reach an ignition source and cause an explosion Caution Statements Caution The brass connecting tab on some 120VAC duplex...

Page 10: ...1 6 Product Safety Information MN2418...

Page 11: ...nstallation shipment or otherwise Problems with Baldor products can be due to improper maintenance faulty installation non Baldor additions or modifications or other problems not due to defects in Bal...

Page 12: ...2 2 General Information MN2418...

Page 13: ...ad the following guidelines prior to storing the unit 1 Remove all fuel from the engine s fuel tank 2 Start the generator set and allow it to run out of fuel 3 Close all the fuel valves Note An altern...

Page 14: ...se severe illness or death Never breath exhaust fumes produced by a running engine Only run the engine outdoors where ventilation is plentiful Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorles...

Page 15: ...he generator to the load The gauge of the wire will depend on the distance to the load the permissible voltage drop at the load and the current required by the load If you are not sure of the gauge wi...

Page 16: ...ch more current amperes to start them than to keep them running Some motors particularly split phase motors are very difficult to start and require 5 to 7 times more current to start them Repulsion in...

Page 17: ...censed electrician has installed an approved transfer switch Multiple receptacles may be used at the same time provided the total electrical load does not exceed the generators rated output 120Volts P...

Page 18: ...rope to snap back into the recoil housing Note If the engine does not start after several attempts smell for fuel near the air cleaner If there is a significant gasoline smell coming from the air clea...

Page 19: ...er s manual 4 Replace the spark plug s as is recommended by the engine manufacturer 5 Clean the cooling fins on the engine to keep the engine s heat dissipation potential at it s maximum 6 Inspect and...

Page 20: ...orque of terminals Replace worn bearing Low output voltage Low engine speed Excessive load High resistance connections connections will be warm or hot Shorted field Low power factor Check that the Aut...

Page 21: ...replacing a receptacle inspect the brass tab that normally links both receptacles If it is removed be sure to remove the brass tab from the replacement receptacle before it is installed Failure to re...

Page 22: ...A 2 PowerchiefR Series MN2418 Figure A 2 PG6000 Wiring Diagram...

Page 23: ...arranty on EVAP emission related parts is as follows Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty...

Page 24: ...this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related...

Page 25: ...Baldor District Offices...

Page 26: ...he state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories are known to the state of Cal...