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WARNiNG:

Do not attempt to operate the generator until assembly 
is complete. Failure to comply could result in possible 
serious personal injury.

PACKiNG LiST

See Figure 2.

The following items are included with the generator:
 Key
  No.  Description 

Qty.

  1 

Wheels .................................................................2

  2 

Axle ......................................................................2

  3 

Washer .................................................................2

  4 

Lanyard and Handle Lock Pin .............................1

  5 

Bottle of Engine Lubricant ...................................1

 

 

Operator’s Manual (not shown) ...........................1

UNPACKiNG

This product requires assembly.

  Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the 

machine and any accessories from the box. Make sure 
that all items listed in the packing list are included. 

 

NOTE: This machine is heavy and requires a minimum of 
two people to lift. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs 
and not your back.

WARNiNG: 

Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List 
are already assembled to your product when you unpack 
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by 
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use 
of a product that may have been improperly assembled 
could result in serious personal injury.

  Inspect the unit carefully to make sure no damage oc-

curred during shipping.

  Do not discard the packing material until you have  carefully 

inspected and satisfactorily operated the  product.

  If  any  parts  are  damaged  or  missing,  please  call  

1-800-242-4672 for assistance.

WARNiNG: 

If  any  parts  are  damaged  or  missing  do  not  operate   
this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed 
this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNiNG: 

Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any 
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result 
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious per-
sonal injury.

WARNiNG:

Do not attempt to operate the generator until assembly 
is complete. Failure to comply could result in possible 
serious personal injury.

iNSTALLiNG THE WHEELS

See Figure 3.

Wheels are provided to assist in moving the generator to 
the desired location.

 

Locate the axle, washer, and wheels.

  Slide the axle through the hole in the center of the wheel 

then slide the washer onto the axle.

  Lift the machine and slide the axle into the wheel mount-

ing hole in the machine base as shown.

  Push the wheel into the hole until it clicks in place and is 

secured properly.

 

Repeat the process on the other side to install second 
wheel.

SECURiNG THE HANDLE

See Figures 4. - 5

 

Attach the lanyard to the handle lock pin and the handle 
as shown. 

 

Insert  the  pin  through  the  hole  in  the  handle  and  the 
generator frame to secure handle in place.

WARNiNG:

Do not attempt to lift the unit by the handle assembly. 
If it is necessary to lift the generator, always grasp by 
the frame. Use proper lifting techniques to avoid back 
injury.

ASSEMBLy

Summary of Contents for HU2250

Page 1: ...tructions in this operator s manual Thank you for your purchase Su nuevo generador ha sido diseñado y fabricado de conformidad con estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador Con el debido cuidado le brindará muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento PELIGRO El incumplimiento de las instrucciones en este manual del operador puede CAUSARLE LA MUERTE...

Page 2: ...i See this fold out section for all of the figures referenced in the operator s manual Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el manual del operador ...

Page 3: ... combustible G 120 volt AC receptacle 120 V de CA receptáculo H 12 volt receptacle 12 V de receptáculo Fig 2 I AC circuit breaker disyuntor de circuito de CA J Engine switch interruptor del motor K Oil drainage bolt perno de drenaje de aceite L Handle mango M Ground terminal terminal de conexión a tierra N Fuel valve válvula de combustible A Wheels ruedas B Axle eje C Washer arandela D Lanyard wit...

Page 4: ... de seguro del mango C Handle mango b C A Fig 5 Fig 8 Fig 6 A Handle mango B Lanyard with pin correa con pasador Fig 7 A Wheels ruedas B Axle eje C Washer arandela A B A Oil cap dipstick tapa de relleno de aceite varilla medidora de aceite B Lubricant fill hole agujero de llenado de aceite b C A A B A Fuel cap tapa del tanque de combustible B Fuel tank tanque de combustible b A C A B ...

Page 5: ...ght to start desplace derecha de la palanca del anegador para arrancar A Latch pestillo B Air filter cover tapa del filtro de aire C Filter element elemento de filtro D Air filter unit unidad del filtro de aire A D C b A Oil drainage bolt perno de drenaje de aceite B Oil cap dipstick tapa de relleno de aceite varilla medidora de aceite A b A Spark plug bujía B Spark plug cap tapa de la bujía A b F...

Page 6: ...e securely to a suitable ground source The National Electric Code contains several practical ways in which to establish a good ground source If a steel or iron rod is used it should be at least 5 8 in diameter and if a nonferrous rod is used it should be at least 1 2 in diameter and be listed as material for grounding Drive therodorpipetoadepthof8ft Ifarockbottomisencounteredlessthan 4 ft down bur...

Page 7: ... Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots Do not operate while barefoot Do not operate generator when you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit Do not touch bare wire or receptacles Do not use generator with electrical cords which are worn frayed bare or otherwise damaged Before storing allo...

Page 8: ...lectrically connected to the frame of the machine Do not connect to a building s electrical system unless a transfer switch has been properly installed by a qualified electrician Do not allow the generator s gas tank to overflow when filling Fill to 1 in below the top neck of the gasoline tank to allow for fuel expansion Check the ventilation hole in side the fuel tank cap for debris Do not block ...

Page 9: ...tuation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SYMBOLS ...

Page 10: ... can result in electric shock Toxic Fumes Running generator gives off carbon monoxide an odorless color less poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death Fire Explosion Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface Lifting Ha...

Page 11: ...muffler or aluminum cylinder of the engine They are very HOT and will cause severe burns Don t put any flammable or combustible materials in the direct path of the exhaust DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the operator s manual instructions Risk of fire Do not add fuel while the product is operating Generator is a potential source of electric shock Do not expose to m...

Page 12: ...ate the watts required to start Code G electric motors however if an electric motor fails to start or reach running speed turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage Always check the requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator Motor Size H P Running Watts Watts Required to Start Motor Repulsion Induction Capacitor Split Ph...

Page 13: ...ected to the generator outlets before starting its engine The correct and safe way to manage generator power is to sequentially add loads as follows 1 With nothing connected to the generator start the engine as described later in this manual 2 Plug in and turn on the first load preferably the largest load you have 3 Permit the generator output to stabilize engine runs smoothly and attached device ...

Page 14: ...overload air filter The air filter helps to limit the amount of dirt and dust drawn into the unit during operation choke lever The choke lever is used when starting the engine fuel tank The fuel tank has a capacity of 2 gallons ground terminal The ground terminal is used to assist in properly ground ing the generator to help protect against electrical shock Consult with a local electrician for gro...

Page 15: ...ease call 1 800 242 4672 for assistance WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces sories not recommended for use with this product Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous c...

Page 16: ...r of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS This generator is designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting appliances tools and motor loads BEFORE OPERATING the UNIT Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows doors and vents NEVER use inside a home or garage EVEN IF doors and windows ...

Page 17: ...hanol methyl or wood alcohol 5 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 5 methanol by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibi tors to protect the fuel system Gasoline containing more than 5 methanol by volume may cause starting and or performance problems It may also damage metal rubber and plastic parts of the generator or your fuel system Ifyounoticeanyundesirab...

Page 18: ... the generator without the air filter or gasket Rapid engine wear will result changing engine lubricant See Figure 12 Remove the oil cap dipstick Place a container underneath the oil drainage bolt to col lect used lubricant as it drains Unscrew the oil drainage bolt and remove Allow lubricant to drain completely Reinstall the oil drainage bolt and tighten securely Refill with lubricant following t...

Page 19: ...ofyourproduct Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model EMPTYING fuel tank carburetor To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system drain the fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing Run the generator until the fuel tank is empty When the fuel has gone fro...

Page 20: ...bute the oil Reinstall spark plug Change engine lubricant After removal from storage Fill with fresh gasoline MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before each use After 1st month or 20 hours of operation Every 3 months or 50 hours of operation Every 6 months or 100 hours of operation Every year or after 300 hours of operation Check Engine Lubricant Change Engine Lubricant Check Air Filter Clean Air Filter Change ...

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