Ford F2E425E891 Operator'S Manual Download Page 25

WARRANTY

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Ford Power Equipment Limited 2 Year Warranty:

From the date of original purchase, Ford Power Equipment warrants to the original purchaser that each portable generator 

sold, shall be free from defect in material and workmanship for the items and time period set forth below. Ford Power 

Equipment, at its discretion, agrees to repair or replace any defective part that upon examination, inspection, and testing by 

a Ford Power Equipment authorized service dealer, is found to be defective within the original warranty period. Ford Power 

Equipment will also decide upon the use of new or rebuilt parts or comparable product. Any part or product that is replaced 

will be retained by Ford Power Equipment. This warranty period shall not be extended and any repaired product shall be 

warranted for the remaining period of the original warranty. The consumer is responsible, and shall prepay all transportation 

costs, including returning items to the factory or warehouse. This warranty is non-transferable and  proof of purchase must 

be presented for requesting warranty service. If a proof-of-purchase receipt is not provided, the product’s shipping date by 

the manufacturer will be used to determine the warranty period.

Length of Warranty:

Personal use applications of this portable generator are warranted for 24 month or 500 hrs using (Whichever

comes first). Proof of purchase and ofmaintenance must be provided.

• 6 Month - Limited comprehensive coverage on all generator components and labor.

• 12 Month - Limited coverage on generator engine and alternator components, parts only.

• 24 Month - Limited coverage on generator engine components, parts only.

“Personal use” means personal residential household use or recreational use by the retail consumer. “Commercial use” 

means all other uses including commercial, construction, or other income producing purposes. Once a generator has been 

used for commercial purposes, it shall thereafter be considered as a “commercial use” generator for the purposes of this 

warranty. Any portable generator used for commercial use, as rental equipment or for the purpose of primary power in place 

of utility, will not be covered under this warranty.

Consumer Responsibilities:

• Consumer is responsible for carefully reading and following all instructions in the owner’s manual. Any product that is

damaged due to misuse or abuse will not be covered by this warranty.

• Consumer is responsible for all transportation costs to an authorized Ford Power Equipment Service Center. Unless

otherwise requested, ground shipping will be applied for part shipment and customer will pay any additional charges for

expedited shipments.

• Consumer is responsible for labor costs associated with warranted repairs twelve (12) months after the purchase date.

Consumer is responsible for maintaining generator as specified in the owner’s manual. Documentation of this

Labor rates will only be based on normal working hours.

maintenance may be required to cover warranty requests.

• Consumer is responsible for presenting any problems with the generator to an authorized Ford Power Equipment

Service Center as soon as the problem exists. Warranted repairs will be completed in a reasonable period of time, not

to exceed 30 days.

Summary of Contents for F2E425E891

Page 1: ...ordpower cc OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL FG5250PBR ITEM F2E425E891 Warning The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other re...

Page 2: ...d Generator 16 Wattage Reference Guide 16 Cold Weather Operation 17 Maintenance 18 Maintenance Schedule 18 Engine Maintenance 18 Changing Oil 19 Maintaining Fuel Valve 21 How to Store 22 Troubleshooti...

Page 3: ...rranty assistance or other services inquiries you can contact us by internet at www fordpower cc The emissions control system for this generator is compliant with all standards set by the U S Agency R...

Page 4: ...serious injury avoid attempting to lift the generator alone WARNING Safety Instructions Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES Carbon monoxide gas is a poisonous odorless gas that can cau...

Page 5: ...If unit has been running then the fuel cap is under pressure remove slowly To keep fuel from spilling secure unit so it cannot tip while operating or transporting When transporting unit disconnect the...

Page 6: ...nerator on a level surface Always connect the nut and ground terminal on the frame to an appropriate ground source WARNING Generator must be properly grounded to prevent electrocution Never handle the...

Page 7: ...r C Circuit Protector D Voltage Selector Switch E 120 240 Volt AC 30 Amp twist lock receptacle NEMA L14 30 A B E F Hour Meter G 120 V duplex Receptacle NEMA 5 20R H 120 Volt AC 30 Amp RV receptacle TT...

Page 8: ...Vent M Generator Frame N Choke Lever O Air Filter P Handles Grips Q Regulator L S R Support Leg Foot S Fuel Tank T Fuel Fill Cap U Fuel Valve ON OFF V Recoil Starter Grip W Oil Fill Dipstick X No Flat...

Page 9: ...r 4 Leave generator on box to install wheel assembly Packing List Check all loose parts to the following list Contact your dealer if any loose parts are not included Description Qty Generator 1 Quick...

Page 10: ...ping screws Raise or tilt generator so you can slide the wheel axle pin into the wheel the washer the wheel mounting hole located on the side of the frame Secure the wheel assembly by reinserting a ha...

Page 11: ...urface wipe dipstick clean then reinsert dipstick without rethreading Adding Checking Engine Oil See fig 6 You must add oil before first operating this generator Always check oil level before each ope...

Page 12: ...ous injury or death to electric utility workers WARNING This generator produces a very high voltage which could result in burn or electrocution causing serious injury or death Connecting Generator to...

Page 13: ...oil handle starter cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly See fig 14 For remote start press remote control to START position See fig 15 Let engine run for several seconds and then grad...

Page 14: ...ee fig 20 2 Press remote control to STOP position See fig 21 only remote start 3 Close LPG Tank See fig 19 Receptacles and Extension Cords Only use high quality well insulated grounded extension cords...

Page 15: ...to the below table to ensure the extension cord used has the capacity to carry the required load If the size of the cable is inadequate it can cause a voltage drop which can damage the electrical devi...

Page 16: ...Surge Watts 75W Light Bulbs 75 each 75 each 18 CU Ft Refrigerator Freezer 800 2200 Furnace Fan HP 800 2350 Sump Pump HP 1000 2000 Water Pump HP 1000 3000 Heating Cooling 650 800 Table Fan Dehumidifie...

Page 17: ...is needed The display will show the word LUBE at the first 25 hours of operation and again at every 100 hours of operation after Never exceed generator s wattage amperage capacity This could damage th...

Page 18: ...Store unit in a clean and dry area WARNING After First 5 Hours Change Oil After 8 Hours or Daily Clean Debris Check Engine Oil Level Annually 25 hr Use Check and Clean Air Cleaner Change Engine Oil S...

Page 19: ...res determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected Carefully add SAE 10W 30 to empty reservoir until the oil re...

Page 20: ...emove the air filter cover Carefully pull the air filter out by lifting up along the edges Remove dirt from filter by tapping on it or having it blown out Replace with new filter annually Reinstall ai...

Page 21: ...empty if needed or inspect filter prior to fill up CAUTION Draining Fuel Tank and Carburetor To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system drain the fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing...

Page 22: ...stabilizer to prevent stale fuel from causing acid and gum deposits in the fuel system and carburetor Store the generator indoors to prevent freezing The generator must be Shipped Run and Stored in th...

Page 23: ...6 Bad spark plug 7 Water in fuel 8 Fuel valve is in OFF position 9 Over choking 10 Low oil level 11 Rich fuel mixture 12 Intake valve stuck open or closed 13 Loss of engine compression 14 Engine has...

Page 24: ...DIAGRAMS 24...

Page 25: ...coverage on generator engine and alternator components parts only 24 Month Limited coverage on generator engine components parts only Personal use means personal residential household use or recreati...

Page 26: ...r mail the original receipt and product to the address found on the web site if purchased on line You can also locate your nearest Ford Power Equipment dealer for service or warranty questions by call...

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