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GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt / 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas & Gasoline & Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

The following items are supplied with this Model GENTRI9K Portable LP & Gasoline Generator. Verify that all items are included.

STOP!

If there are missing items,

call 1-866-460-9436, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time

for customer service.

DO NOT RETURN THIS

GENERATOR TO THE RETAILER.

Item List:

DC connector wires for charging 12 Volt automotive-type batteries

Spark plug wrench

5 Ft. Regulator Hose Kit

(YOU MUST USE THE SUPPLIED LP

REGULATOR FOR

SAFE OPERATION)

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Summary of Contents for GENTRi9K

Page 1: ...change this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT RETURN THIS GENERATOR TO THE RETAILER If you experience a problem have questions or need parts for this product call Customer Service at 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time A copy of the sales receipt is required FOR CONSUMER USE ON...

Page 2: ...es from an authorized service center Buffalo Corp will in its sole discretion either pay for shipping costs to and from an authorized service center provide for a service technician to come to the owner to make the warranty repair or pay for the repair to be made at a local non authorized service center The provisions of this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states excluding the states with...

Page 3: ...equent Use Of This Generator 13 Step 1 Verify Oil Level 13 Step 3 Ground The Generator 14 STARTING THE GENERATOR 14 USING THE GENERATOR 15 AC Usage 15 DC Usage 17 STOPPING THE GENERATOR 17 MAINTENANCE CARE 18 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 18 Cleaning The Generator 18 Checking The Oil Level 18 Changing Adding Oil 19 Changing Fuel Line 19 Air Filter Maintenance 20 Spark Plug Maintenance 20 STORAG...

Page 4: ...ch if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may resu...

Page 5: ...n the fuel valve to the off position and disconnect the spark plug Powerful Voltage This generator produces powerful voltage which can result in electrocution ALWAYS ground this generator before using it See Ground the Generator section in this manual Only electrical devices should be plugged into this generator either directly or with an extension cord NEVER connect a building electrical system t...

Page 6: ...osion proof in the storage and use areas Storage areas must meet national electric codes for class 1 hazardous areas Propane smells like rotten eggs a skunk s spray or a dead animal IF YOU SMELL GAS NO FLAMES OR SPARKS Immediately put out all smoking materials and other open flames Do not operate lights appliances telephones or cell phones Flames or sparks from these sources can trigger an explosi...

Page 7: ...GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas Gasoline Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual 7 ...

Page 8: ...ning Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas Gasoline Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual 8 In addition to the previously described safety information familiarize yourself with all safety and hazard placards on this generator ...

Page 9: ...ENTRI9K Portable LP Gasoline Generator Verify that all items are included STOP If there are missing items call 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time for customer service DO NOT RETURN THIS GENERATOR TO THE RETAILER Item List DC connector wires for charging 12 Volt automotive type batteries Spark plug wrench 5 Ft Regulator Hose Kit YOU MUST USE THE SUPPLIED LP REGULATOR FOR SAFE OPERA...

Page 10: ...YOU MUST USE THE SUPPLIED LP REGULATOR FOR SAFE OPERATION ATTENTION The Air fuel Mixer is not adjustable Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and electrical devices and will void your warranty To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances the generator should be grounded Connect a length of heavy wire between the ground terminal and the ground source Consult with a qualified ...

Page 11: ... High Detergent Motor Oil SAE10W 30 To add oil 1 Confirm that this generator is on a level surface 2 There are TWO oil filler dipsticks located on either side of the generator Unscrew either oil filler dipstick cap from the engine as illustrated in Figure 1A 3 Using a funnel add high detergent motor oil to fill the engine crankcase to the correct quantity SAE10W 30 oil is recommended for general a...

Page 12: ... the gas inlet connection is tightly fixed and not leaking Step 2 CHOKE VALVE GRIP is at CHOKE CLOSE position The generator may be hard to start if CHOKE VALVE GRIP is at RUN OPEN position Step 3 Check if engine oil is full Step 4 AC OUTPUT no load connected Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator set before starting the engine The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected S...

Page 13: ...this section now Step 1 Verify Oil Level Even though this generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from damage due to low oil it is important to check the oil level in the engine crankcase before each use to ensure that there is sufficient quantity 1 Verify that this generator is on a level surface 2 There are TWO oil filler dipsticks located on either side of the generator Un...

Page 14: ...rst install the battery using the two included cables one red and the other black according to the following procedure 1 Attach one end of the red cable to the positive terminal on the battery and the other end of the red cable to the celenoid 2 Attach one end of the black cable to the negative terminal and the other end of the black cable to the bolt on the mounting bracket frame Step 1 If using ...

Page 15: ...Select a combination of the electrical devices that will have a total wattage less than or equal to the rated wattage for the generator i e no more than 7200 for this generator This generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time Connect electrical devices requiring a rated running wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of this generator Never connect devices requiri...

Page 16: ...his Portable Tri Fuel Generator GENTRI9K has an overall rated wattage of 7200 do not attempt to draw more than 20 AMPS from any set of Two receptacles of the 120 Volt outlets Draws higher than 20 Amps will damage this generator and void the warranty 3 Make sure AC Reset button is pressed in NOTE While this generator is running power is available from either the standard 120 Volt outlets or the 240...

Page 17: ...ing wire to the positive terminal of the battery and the black charging wire to the negative terminal of the battery 2 Connect the plug end of the wire to the 12V DC outlet on this generator 3 Start this generator 4 When disconnecting always disconnect the wires from this generator first to avoid a spark Storage batteries emit highly explosive hydrogen gas when charged Batteries also contain acid ...

Page 18: ...lean X Spark Plug Check Clean X Clean X Figure 10 Recommended maintenance schedule Cleaning the Generator Always try to use this generator in a cool dry place If this generator becomes dirty the exterior can be cleaned with a damp cloth soft brush vacuum and or pressurized air Never clean this generator with a bucket of water and or a hose as water can get inside and cause a short circuit or corro...

Page 19: ...ed with water and or dirt 1 Place a bucket underneath this generator to catch oil as it drains 2 Using a 17 mm hex wrench unscrew the oil drain plug located on the crankcase underneath the oil filler dipstick cap See Figure 11 3 Allow all the oil to drain from this generator 4 Replace the oil drain plug and tighten with a 17 mm hex wrench NOTE Never dispose of used motor oil in the trash down a dr...

Page 20: ...N9YC Figure 16 STORAGE TRANSPORT PROCEDURES Never place any type of storage cover on this generator while it is still hot When transporting or storing this generator for extended time Allow generator to fully cool before moving it A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials Disconnect the battery used for the electric start feature of this generator first disconnecting t...

Page 21: ...ing harness connection Turn off generator then check wiring behind control panel and at the end of generator for loose connection If wires are loose tighten the screws and or nuts Be certain the plug in connectors are pushed together all the way Engine runs but there is no electrical output Reset button s is are off Push reset button s to on Loose wiring harness connection Turn off generator then ...

Page 22: ... Wattage W 7200 Surge Wattage W 9000 Rated Voltage V 120 240 Rated Amperage 20A 20A 20A 20A at 120 V 30 A at 240 V 30 A at 120 RV Rated Frequency Hz 60 Phase Single DC Output Voltage V 12 Circuit Breaker Amperage A 8 Engine Approvals EPA CARB Engine Model HP 15 Engine Type 4 stroke OHV single cylinder with forced air cooling system Ignition System Non contact transistor T C I Starting System Recoi...

Page 23: ...GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas Gasoline Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual 23 PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 24: ...GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas Gasoline Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual 24 ...

Page 25: ...GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas Gasoline Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual 25 ...

Page 26: ...GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas Gasoline Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual 26 ...

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Page 31: ...GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas Gasoline Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual 31 ...

Page 32: ...GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas Gasoline Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual 32 FRAME ASSEMBLY ...

Page 33: ...GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas Gasoline Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual 33 WIRE DIAGRAM ...

Page 34: ...h the generator purchase 1 Locate the wheel and axle bolt and flat washer Figure 1 2 Attach the wheel by aligning the frame with the wheel and insert the flat washer first then the axle bolt Tighten until wheel is secure 3 Install the mounting feet Figure 2 onto the front of the frame Inserting the bolts through the frame and add the mounting feet on both the left and right side NOTE To transport ...

Page 35: ...local natural gas professional advise this information Fuel Consumptions Fuel Load Natural Gas 160 cu ft hr 160 000 BTU HR Have your local fuel supplier install a protected fuel connection at the outside operating location They should also install a lockable fuel shut off valve at the connection point An approved flexible fuel line must be installed between the engine generator set and the supply ...

Page 36: ...ty on emissions related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in your Owner s Manual is warranted for the warranty period stated above If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replace by Buffalo Corp according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be ...

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