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1.5.3 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with American
Petroleum Institute (API) Service Classification SF,
SG or SH. The recommended oil weights include the
following:
• During summer months: SAE 30. An acceptable
substitute is SAE 10W-30.
• During winter months: SAE 5W-30. DO NOT USE
SAE 10-W40.
Crankcase and oil filter capacity is approximately 800
mL or .84 U.S. quarts. Do NOT use special additives.
See "Checking the Engine Oil Level" and "Changing
the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter" sections for oil level
check and fill procedures.
1.5.4 ENGINE
Type of Engine ................................... GN-220, Single-cylinder
Cooling Method ........................................................Air-cooled
Rated Horsepower .......................................7.8 @ 4,200 rpm
Displacement .................................................................. 220cc
Cylinder Block ......................... Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve
Type of Governor .............................Mechanical, Fixed Speed
Air Cleaner ........................ Paper Element w/Foam Precleaner
Starter ....................................................... 12-volt DC Electric
Ignition System ..................... Solid-state w/Flywheel Magneto
Recommended Spark Plug
Champion ................................................................ RC14YC
AC .................................................................................. R45S
Fram Autolite .....................................................................65
Spark Plug Gap ....................................... 0.030 inch (76 mm)
Recommended Minimum Battery .............. 400 Cold-cranking
Amperes
1.5.5 GENERATOR
Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Output (Gasoline) ...........................3,400 Watts (3.4 kW)
Rated Voltage ....................................................... 120 Volts AC
Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Current (Gasoline) .................................... 28.3 Amperes
Phase .............................................................................. Single
Rotor RPM .......................................................................3,600
Number of Rotor Poles...........................................................2
Engine RPM .....................................................................3,600
Rated AC Frequency ....................................................... 60 Hz
Battery Charge Voltage ..........................................14 Volts DC
Battery Charge Current ................................ 2 Amperes (max)
Gasoline weight .....................................................170 Pounds
Length ....................................................749.8 mm (29.52 in.)
Width .....................................................483.1 mm (19.02 in.)
Height ....................................................342.2 mm (13.47 in.)
* Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited by, such factors as fuel
Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc.. Maximum power
decreases about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet above sea level; and will also decrease
about 1% for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60° F) ambient temperature.
1.5.6 EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD
For non-handheld engines the Emissions Compliance
Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance
Label indicates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet Federal
emission requirements.
• For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category
C=125 hours, B=250 hours, and A=500 hours.
• For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C=250
hours, B=500 hours, and A=1000 hours.
2.1 GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
The following features are mounted on the generator
control panel (Figure 2.1):
Figure 2.1 – Generator Control Panel
P R I M E
F U E L
S T O P
S T A R T
3 0 A
C . B .
F U S E
CONTROL CENTER
7. 5 A
2.1.1 FUEL
PRIMER
Before starting a cold engine (if it has not been
started in more than two weeks), press this switch
for approximately 10 to 15 seconds to bring fuel
from the tank to the carburetor. This rocker type
switch springs back into its original position when
released.
2.1.2 START/STOP
SWITCH
To crank and start the engine, hold this switch in the
START position. Release the switch when the engine
starts. To stop an operating engine, press and hold
the switch in the STOP position until the engine shuts
off. The switch center position is the RUN position.
2.1.3 FUSE
The fuse protects the engine’s DC control circuit
against electrical overload. If the fuse element has
melted open due to overloading, the engine cannot
be cranked. If the fuse must be replaced, use only an
identical replacement.
Section 2 – Operation
Recreational Vehicle Generator
