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200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

15

Parts Included

Accessories

Engine Oil

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16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml)

Oil Funnel

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Summary of Contents for 200963

Page 1: ...precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product Failure to do so could result in serious injury This manual should remain 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 ...

Page 2: ...oxide 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 MANUAL IF YOU FEEL...

Page 3: ...tection 19 Starting the Engine 19 Connecting Electrical Loads 20 Do Not Overload Generator 21 Stopping the Engine 21 Moving the Generator 22 Operation at High Altitude 22 Maintenance 23 Cleaning the Generator 23 Changing the Engine Oil 23 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 24 Cleaning the Air Filter 24 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 24 Adjusting the Governor 25 Maintenance Schedule 25 Storage 26 S...

Page 4: ...Every 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 gener...

Page 5: ... 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 cords that are worn...

Page 6: ...eration 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 modi...

Page 7: ...om the gasoline tank Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station Always use an approved fuel container to transfer the gasoline to the generator DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank Always keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition When starting the generator DO NOT atte...

Page 8: ...Y Minimum octane rating of 87 Maximum 10 ethanol Fuel C WARNING DO NOT TOUCH Exhaust gases muffler and engine components are 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 ...

Page 9: ...efore 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 cause...

Page 10: ...terpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING On Stop or Off Fuel Valve On Off Choke Run Ground Terminal RV Ready Receptacle SYMBOL MEANING Gasoline Tank Full Gasoline Tank Empty Neutral Floating Neutral circuit IS NOT electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator Circuit Breaker Reset Push Locking Receptacle Hertz Volts Run time ...

Page 11: ...on covers 1 Check oil level Recommended oil is 10W 30 2 Check gasoline level When adding gasoline use a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume 3 Turn the fuel valve to ON position 4 Press engine switch to the ON position 5 Move choke lever to CHOKE position 6 Pull the recoil cord 7 Move the choke lever to RUN position 8 Plug in desired device Stopping the Engine...

Page 12: ...ence Generator 1 Fuel Cap Remove to add fuel 2 Choke Used to start the engine for manual start only 3 Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine 4 Air Filter Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 5 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 6 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Used to check and fill oil level 7 Control Panel See Control Panel section 8 Gasoline ...

Page 13: ...electrical overloads RECEPTACLES A 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 t 120V AC 30A RV NEMA TT 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads C A 2 120V AC 20A NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for operat...

Page 14: ...age and total run time The LCD displays each mode for several seconds and then automatically cycles through MODE DESCRIPTION Frequency Hz Output frequency in hertz Example 60 0 hertz Voltage V Output voltage of the generator Example 120 volts Total Run Time Hrs Total run time of the generator since first operation Example 16 hours ...

Page 15: ...200963 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES 15 Parts Included Accessories Engine Oil 16 9 fl oz 500 ml Oil Funnel 1 ...

Page 16: ...ned cardboard box the generator came in or other protective surface so as to not scratch the frame 2 Remove the bolts from the orange support brackets Bolts and brackets can be discarded 3 Tip the generator upright Add Engine Oil CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil Damage to the generator as a result of f...

Page 17: ...c 5W 30 oil will aid in starting in cold ambient 41º F 5º C temperatures Add Fuel DANGER Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator Use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generat...

Page 18: ...confirm that it is formulated to work with ethanol gasoline blends Any damages or hazards caused by using ethanol blended gasoline higher than 10 by volume improperly stored gasoline and or improperly formulated stabilizers are not covered by manufacturer s warranty It is advisable to always shut off the gasoline supply and run the engine to starvation after each use See Storage instructions for ex...

Page 19: ...es to allow for adequate performance cooling maintenance and servicing Always place the generator in a well ventilated area NEVER place 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 F...

Page 20: ...starter After first pull move choke to RUN position for up to 3 pulls of the recoil starter 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 gas starting in cold ambient temperature 59 F 15 C the choke must be in 100 of the CHOKE position for recoil start procedures Do not over choke As soon as engine starts gra...

Page 21: ...s and the electrical output to that receptacle is lost If a 30A circuit breaker opens the 20A receptacle will also lose electrical output Remove the load from the receptacle and reset the open circuit breaker to restore electrical output 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 ...

Page 22: ... can include hard starting increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural power loss CPE can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet The alternative main jet and installation instructions can be obtained by contacting our Technical Support Team Installation instructions are also available in the Technical Bulletin area of the CPE webs...

Page 23: ...an also contaminate the fuel system 1 Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the generator 2 Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil 3 Use an air compressor 25 PSI to clear dirt and debris from the generator 4 Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they are clean and unobstructed To prevent accidental starting remove and ground the spark plug wire before performing ...

Page 24: ...cloth to remove all excess oil 6 Place the filter in the assembly 7 Reattach the air filter cover and snap in place Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 1 Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrestor 2 Remove the two screws holding the cover plate which retains the spark arrestor to the muffler 3 Remove the spark arrestor screen 4 Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark ...

Page 25: ...rvice your generator more frequently when operating in adverse conditions EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE Check oil level Clean around air intake and muffler FIRST 5 HOURS BREAK IN Change oil EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY Clean air filter Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot environments EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY Change oil Clean adjust spark plug Clean spark arrestor Clean fuel valv...

Page 26: ...d run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated gasoline cycles through the fuel system 5 Option 1 Drain Gasoline from Carburetor 5a Turn engine switch to the OFF position and allow generator to cool completely before continuing 5b Turn the fuel valve to the OFF 5c Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any excess gasoline from the carburetor into an appropriate container Use a funnel and...

Page 27: ...r than 30 days with ethanol blended gasoline in the gasoline tank and or carburetor all fuel must be drained and the carburetor must be thoroughly cleaned of ethanol build up This process involves technically advanced tasks If the gasoline tank and carburetor were properly emptied of all ethanol blended gasoline prior to the generator being stored follow the below steps when removing from storage ...

Page 28: ...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 Capacity 4 7 g...

Page 29: ...estor 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 Remove load Reset circuit b...

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