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100891 - 7500W DUAL FUEL PORTAbLE GENERATOR

OPERATION

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Starting the Engine: Propane (LPG)

1.  Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface. 

2.  Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never start 

or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or 
turned on.

3.  Connect LPG hose to generator and LPG cylinder. See 

“Add 

Fuel: Propane (LPG)”

 section of the manual.

4.  Fully open the valve on the LPG cylinder.

5.  Turn fuel select dial to the “PROPANE RUN” position.

Electric Start

6.  When temperature greater than 77° F (25° C): Move the 

choke lever in “RUN” position. 
When temperature less than 77° F (25° C): Move the choke 
lever to 50% “CHOKE” position. 

7.  Press and hold the ignition switch to the “START” position. 

Release as the engine begins to start. If the engine fails to 
start within five seconds, release the switch and wait at least 
ten seconds before attempting to start the engine again.

 

CAUTION

If the ignition switch is held down in the “START” position 
longer than 5 seconds it could damage the starter.

8.  When engine starts running and choke lever NOT in “RUN” 

position, move choke lever slowly to the “RUN” position over 
a 2-5 second period.

9.  Plug in devices

Manual Start

6.  Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position.

7.  PULL-TO-PRIME: Pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is 

felt and then pull rapidly. Pull with 100% “CHOKE” 1-3 times 
until you feel a few combustion pulses that indicates that the 
engine momentarily started.

8.  Move the choke lever to the “RUN” position.

Summary of Contents for 100891

Page 1: ...n with the product Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice PGMA G300 2015 Compliant This product meets the requirements of the PGMA Portable Generator Manufacturers Association standard ANSI PGMA G300 2015 Safety and Performance of Portable Generators Covered by one or more of the foll...

Page 2: ...t all carbon monoxide risks you ll be better prepared to protect your family from this colorless oderless threat CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY THE BIG PICTURE KNOW THE SYMPTOMS Headache Nausea Shortness of breath Dizziness Fatigue STAY ALERT WITH CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS POINT FUMES AWAY FROM NEARBY PEOPLE KEEP IT OUTSIDE AND AWAY FROM DOORS WINDOWS AND GARAGES ALWAYS READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL FIRST MA...

Page 3: ...erload Generator 24 Stopping the Engine 24 Moving the Generator 25 Operation at High Altitude 25 Maintenance 25 Cleaning the Generator 26 Changing the Engine Oil 26 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 26 Cleaning the Air Filter 27 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 27 Adjusting the Governor 27 Generator Battery 27 Maintenance Schedule 28 Storage 28 Short Term Storage up to 30 days 28 Mid Term Storage 3...

Page 4: ...ry effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual at the time of publication and we reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice CPE highly values how our products are designed manufactured operated and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator and those around the generato...

Page 5: ...tating parts can entangle hands feet hair clothing and or accessories Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles DO NOT use electrical co...

Page 6: ...r laceration When starting engine pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on CAUTION Exceeding the generator s running capacity can damage the generator and or electrical devices connected to it DO NOT overload the generator DO NOT tamper with the governed speed DO NOT...

Page 7: ... will burn skin if it comes in contact with it Keep any and all LPG away from skin at all times When adding or removing gasoline DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing the gasoline cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline dir...

Page 8: ...re extremely HOT and cause burns Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws and regulations relating to fire prevention requirements If installed clean every 100 hours or every season ADVERTENCIA NO TOCAR Los gases de escape el silenciador y los compnonentes del m...

Page 9: ...ts before operation Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock Improper connections to a building can allow current to backfeed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard A transfer switch must be used when connecting to a building Fire Explosion Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can ...

Page 10: ...ng Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING Start On Neutral Bonded to Frame Neutral circuit IS electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator Circuit Breaker Reset Push Locking Receptacle Gasoline Operation Propane Operation SYMBOL MEANING Stop or Off Gasoline Valve Off Propane Hose Inlet Choke Run Ground Terminal ...

Page 11: ...sition 5 Pull the recoil cord 6 Move the choke lever to the RUN position 7 Plug in desired device Stopping the Engine 1 Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads 2 Turn the fuel select dial to the ENGINE STOP position For adding fuel and starting the engine with LPG see Add Fuel Propane LPG in Assembly section and Starting the Engine Propane LPG in the Operation section For Electric Start...

Page 12: ...and debris from the intake air 6 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 7 Fuel Select Dial Used to select proper fuel for operation and stop the generator 8 LPG Inlet Used to connect LPG fuel source to generator 9 Never Flat Wheels 9 5 in 24 1 cm 10 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Used to check and fill oil level 11 Battery Provides 12V DC power the starting system 12 Support Leg 13 Ground Termina...

Page 13: ... W 120V AC 30A Locking NEMA L5 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads B Y 120 240V AC 30A Locking NEMA L14 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 240 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads C C 4 120V AC 20A GFCI NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt...

Page 14: ...hertz Example 60 0 hertz Run Time R Run time of the generator for the current session Example 6 hours Total Run Time Total run time of the generator since first operation Example 16 hours Output Power Continually displays generator output Example 100 Power Intelligauge Five mode digital meter for displaying voltage frequency hertz run time and total run time and power output ...

Page 15: ...1100 ml Oil Funnel 1 Assembly Parts Wheels 9 5 in 24 1 cm Never Flat Wheel A 2 Wheel hub cap B 2 Roll Pin C 2 Large R clip D 2 Engine Vibration Mounts Support Leg with Vibration Mounts E 2 Flange Bolt M8 16 F 4 Flange Lock Nut M8 G 4 Folding Handle Handle H 1 Short Pin I 2 Small R clip J 2 Tools Needed Wrench Socket set metric Pliers A B E F G H I J C D ...

Page 16: ...ded for over the road use Install the Wheels 1 Before adding fuel and oil tip the generator onto it s recoil end 2 Remove wheel hub cap B from wheel by inserting a small screwdriver into the slot provided and pry upward 3 Slide the roll pin C through the wheel A from the outside 4 Slide the roll pin through the mount point on the frame 5 Insert r clip into hole at end of roll pin 6 Re install hub ...

Page 17: ... fl oz 1100 ml of oil included and replace oil fill cap dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Check engine oil level at every use and add as needed MAX OIL DIP STICK NOTICE Once oil has been added a visual check should show oil about 1 2 threads from running out of the fill hole When using the dipstick to check oil level DO NOT screw in the dipstick while checking NOTICE Check oil level often during the brea...

Page 18: ...soline splashing over the generator and operator while filling NOTICE The generator engine works well with 10 or less ethanol blend gasoline When using ethanol gasoline blends there are some issues worth noting Ethanol gasoline blends can absorb more water than gasoline alone These blends can eventually separate leaving water or a watery goo in the tank fuel valve and carburetor The compromised ga...

Page 19: ...heat and ventilated when in a vehicle WARNING If there is a strong smell of LPG Close valve on the cylinder Check all connections for leaks by wetting the fittings with a solution of soap and water Bubbles which appear or bubbles which grow indicate that a leak exists Do not smoke or light a cigarette or check for leaks using a match open flame source or lighter Contact a qualified technician to i...

Page 20: ...the generator near air intake vents or where exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces Always carefully consider wind and air currents when positioning generator Always allow generators to properly cool before transport or for storage purposes Failure to follow proper safety precautions may result in personal injury damage to the generator and void the manufacturer s warranty W...

Page 21: ... for only 1 pull of the recoil cord After first pull move choke to RUN position for up to 3 pulls of the recoil cord Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling engine flooding due to lack of incoming air This will cause the engine not to start NOTICE For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient 86 F 30 C keep choke in 75 of the CHOKE position for only 1 pull of the recoil cord After first ...

Page 22: ...OKE position 7 Press and hold the ignition switch to the START position Release as the engine begins to start If the engine fails to start within five seconds release the switch and wait at least ten seconds before attempting to start the engine again CAUTION If the ignition switch is held down in the START position longer than 5 seconds it could damage the starter 8 When engine starts running and...

Page 23: ...the cylinder temperature is reduced to a very low level then the rate at which the LPG vaporizes is also reduced and may not provide sufficient flow to the engine This is not an indication of a problem with the generator but only a problem with the flow of LPG from the cylinder If generator performance seems to be deteriorating at the same time that ice formation is observed on tank valve hose or ...

Page 24: ...rator Capacity Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes 1 Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time 2 Total the running watts of these items This is the amount of power you need to keep your items running 3 Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1 Add this number to the number calcula...

Page 25: ...le in the Technical Bulletin area of the CPE website The part number and recommended minimum altitude for the application of the high altitude carburetor main jet is listed in the following table In order to select the correct high altitude main jet it is necessary to identify the carburetor model For this purpose a code is stamped on the side of the carburetor Select the correct high altitude jet...

Page 26: ...t included and extension DRAIN BOLT 2 Allow the oil to drain completely into an appropriate container 3 Replace the oil drain bolt 4 Add oil according to Add Engine Oil in Assembly section DO NOT OVERFILL Oil not included for routine maintenance 5 Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility NOTICE Once oil has been added a visual check should show oil about 1 2 threads from runnin...

Page 27: ...generator must not be used on any forest covered land brush covered land or grass covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor Adjusting the Governor WARNING Tampering with the factory set governor will void your warranty The air fuel mixture is not adjustable Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and your electrical devices and will void your warranty Contact o...

Page 28: ...ansfer the fuel to the generator Never use a gasoline container gasoline tank or any other fuel item that is broken cut torn or damaged DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank Always keep fuel away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition WARNING To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator during periods of storage the following precautions should be follo...

Page 29: ...in bolt on the carburetor to empty any excess gasoline from the gasoline tank and carburetor into an appropriate container Use a funnel and appropriate hose if necessary under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid spillage 4 When gasoline stops flowing from the carburetor replace and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and be sure to properly dispose of the drained gasoline according to local regulatio...

Page 30: ...15 6 26 7 37 8 48 9 10W 30 5W 30 Full Synthetic 10W 40 5W 30 NOTICE Temperature will affect engine oil and engine performance Change the type of engine oil used based on temperature shown in the Recommended Engine Oil Type table Fuel Specifications Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO NOT USE E15 or E85 DO NOT OVERFILL Gasoline ...

Page 31: ... Clean spark arrestor Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Connecting Electrical Loads Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter Choke in wrong position Move choke until it stops under RUN position or push in completely Engine is running but no AC output Poor cord connection Check all connections Circuit breaker is open Reset cir...

Page 32: ...perly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by CPE Other Exclusions This warranty excludes Cosmetic defects such as paint decals etc Wear items such as filter elements o rings etc Accessory parts such as starting batteries and storage covers Failures due to ...

Page 33: ...n system catalytic converter and other exhaust emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exits CPE will repair your small off road engine SORE at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE This exhaust and evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years If any exhaust and evaporative emission related part on your engine or equ...

Page 34: ...ted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by CPE according to Subsection d below Any such exhaust and evaporative emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to th...

Page 35: ...ive Controls Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Lines for liquid fuel and fuel vapors Fuel Line Fittings Clamps Pressure Relief Valves Control Valves Control Solenoids Electronic Controls Vacuum Control Diaphragms Control Cables Control Linkages Purge Valves Gaskets Liquid Vapor Separator Carbon Canister Canister Mounting Brackets Carburetor Purge Port Connector TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your ...

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