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Rev. Oct2016
Models: G5000D & G8000D
Operating the Generator
Step 4.
Set the fuel valve lever to the ON position by rotating it clockwise.
Step 5.
Pull the choke lever to the CLOSED position. See page 7 for a diagram
of the choke lever.
Step 6.
Turn the generator ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position.
Step 7.
Start the engine
1.
If you have an electric starter, turn the switch to the START posi-
tion, hold it there for 5 seconds and let it come to rest in the ON
position once the engine has started.
2.
If you are using the recoil starter, pull slightly on the cord until
you feel some pressure. Once you feel the back-pressure build-
ing, rapidly pull the cord.
Step 8.
Once the generator is running, push the choke lever into the OPEN
position.
Step 9.
Let the generator warm up for approximately 3 minutes before apply-
ing any electrical loads.
Step 10.
Apply loads to the generator one at a time, allowing the generator to
stabilize after you add each incremental load. Add the loads with the
largest surge power requirement first. This would include refrigera-
tors, air-conditioners, large motors, and pumps. Add smaller loads
once the generator has stabilized with the larger loads.
ALWAYS UNPLUG APPLIANCES AND REMOVE ALL ELECTRICAL LOADS
BEFORE REFUELING. THEN FOLLOW STEPS 2 - 10.
Connecting a load larger than this
generator’s power rating may damage the circuit breakers, alternator
and sensitive appliances.
Continuously loading this generator above 80% of its maximum output
power will shorten the life of the generator.
Balance the load evenly between the A and B outlets to maximize the
output power.
Appliances with electric motors require an additional 150%
power when they are starting up (indicated by an * and in bold
in the following chart ).
To determine maximum load that you may safely connect to this
generator:
1. Calculate the maximum continuous power required by adding up
the running power of each appliance. The total running power of
your appliances cannot exceed the maximum output power of
this generator.
2. Calculate the surge power by:
i) Adding up the running power of each appliance with an *
and in bold below.
ii) Multiplying the total by 1.5.
iii) Adding this to the total running power calculated in step 1
above.
The surge power requirements of your appliances cannot exceed
the surge power rating of this generator.
Typical Residential Loads
Appliance
Running Power
Light bulbs (each)
75 Watts
Stove element (each)
1000 Watts
Microwave
1500 Watts
Coffee maker
700 Watts
Television
750 Watts
VCR
250 Watts
Computer & monitor
800 Watts
Space heater
1500 Watts
Washing machine
1000 Watts
NG clothes dryer
750 Watts
Electric clothes dryer
5500 Watts
Dishwasher
1850 Watts
Water heater
5000 Watts
Electric furnace
5000 Watts
Toaster
1200 Watts
Box fan*
750 Watts
Window A/C - 8000 BTU*
2400 Watts
Central A/C (per ton)*
2800 Watts
Furnace blower*
850 Watts
2 hp well pump*
2000 Watts
Refrigerator*
1000 Watts
Freezer*
1000 Watts
STOPPING THE GENERATOR
In normal use:
1.
Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position (if applicable).
2.
Disconnect all loads and extension cords.
3.
Allow the engine to run with no load for 3 minutes.
4.
Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
5.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
6.
Allow the generator to cool off before touching any engine or alter-
nator components. It may take as long as 30 minutes before the
generator is cool enough to touch safely.
WARNING
For power outages, permanently installed stationary generators are
better suited for providing backup power to the home. Even a proper-
ly connected portable generator can become overloaded. This may
result in overheating or stressing the generator components, possibly
leading to a generator failure.
In an emergency:
To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to the
OFF position and turn the fuel valve OFF.
WARNING