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Your new generator has been engineered and manufactured to a high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

Thank you for your purchase.

DANGER:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the instructions in this operator’s

manual.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PORTABLE GENERATOR
5,000 WATT

HU40500 Series

120/240V AC/CA

120V AC/CA

Cord

Retainer

Cord

Retainer

Summary of Contents for HU40500 Series

Page 1: ...nd operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for your purchase DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the instructions in this operator s manual OPERATOR S MANUAL PORTABLE GENERATOR 5 000 WATT HU40500 Series 120 240VAC CA 120V AC CA Cord Retainer Cord Retainer ...

Page 2: ... grounded plugs 2 Use an extension cord with a 3 pole receptacle and a 3 prong plug at opposite ends to ensure continuity of the ground protection from the generator to the appliance Check and adhere to all applicable federal state and local regulations relating to grounding specifications Consult a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely underst...

Page 3: ...nd pets at least 10 feet away 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 otherwis...

Page 4: ...y 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 the vent Do not smoke when filling the generator...

Page 5: ...ace shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices 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 flam...

Page 6: ...sult in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 WARNING SYMBOLS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal wo...

Page 7: ...oline Do not overfill Full level is 1 in below the top of the fuel neck Stop the en gine for five minutes before refueling to avoid the heat from the muffler igniting fuel vapors engine LUBRICANT warning You must add lubricant before first op erating the generator The oil reservoir capacity is 1 1 qt Always check the lubricant level before each operation The lubricant level should always reg ister...

Page 8: ... 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 Phase 1 8 275 600 850 1200 1 6 275 600 850 2050 1 4 400 850 1050 2400 1 3 450 975 1350 2700 1 2 600 1300 1800 3600 3 4 850 1900 2600 1 1100 2500 3300 extension cord See Figure 1 Thegeneratorissuppliedwitha25ft 12GASJTW4 conductor 105ºC e...

Page 9: ... 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 operates properly 4 Plug in and turn on the next load 5 Again permit the generator to stabilize 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load Never add more load...

Page 10: ... or Champion RL86C Engine Lubricant Volume 1 1 qt Fuel Volume 6 gal FEATURES Fig 2 recoil starter grip air filter choke lever AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 240 volt AC 20 AMP receptacle 120 volt AC 20 amp receptacles fuel tank oil cap dipstick oil drainage bolt fuel cap Generator Rated Voltage 120V 240V Rated Amps 41 7A 20 8A Rated Output 5 000 W Maximum Output 6 250 W Rated Frequency 60 Hz Dimensions Length...

Page 11: ...tension cord equipped with a twist lock plug on one end and four 120V receptacles on the other is provided with the generator fuel tank The fuel tank has a capacity of 6 gallons fuel valve The flow of fuel through the generator is controlled by the position of the fuel valve ground terminal The ground terminal is used to assist in properly ground ing the generator to help protect against electrica...

Page 12: ...ck Nut 1 4 20 2 9 Washer 1 4 in 2 The following items are included with the generator 10 Rubber Foot 2 11 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in 2 12 Flange Nut 5 16 18 2 13 Washer 5 16 in 2 14 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 in 2 15 Frame Support 1 16 Engine Lubricant 1 Operator s Manual not shown 1 Key No Description Qty Key No Description Qty 3 4 1 5 2 7 6 14 12 15 11 8 10 9 13 16 ...

Page 13: ...e Failure to comply could result in possible serious personal injury NOTE Do not put fuel or lubricant in the generator before installing the feet frame support and wheels installing feet on the frame support See Figure 3 Locate the following items 2 rubber feet 2 lock nuts 1 4 20 2 washers 1 4 in 2 bolts 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in Insert bolt through foot then through frame support as shown Thread washer ...

Page 14: ...heel Thread another washer on the bolt then slide the bolt through the U bracket frame on generator Place a washer on end of bolt Install nut on bolt and tighten securely Repeat the process on the other side to install second wheel securing the handle See Figures 5 6 Locate the following items Handle lock pin Lanyard Attach the lanyard to the handle lock pin and the handle as shown in figure 5 Ins...

Page 15: ...NLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows doors and vents These openings can pull in generator exhaust Even when you use a generator correctly CO may leak into the home ALWAYS use a battery powered or bat tery backup CO alarm in the home If you start to feel sick dizzy or weak after the generator has been running move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY See a doctor You could have carbon mon...

Page 16: ...g an oxygenated fuel try to confirm the fuel s contents Some states provinces require this information to be posted on the pump The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates Ethanol ethyl or grain alcohol 10 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol Do not use E85 fuel MTBE methyl tertiary ...

Page 17: ... replaced at an authorized service center GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep the generator in a clean and dry environment where it is not exposed to dust dirt moisture or corrosive vapors Do not allow the cooling air slots in the generator to become clogged with foreign material such as leaves etc Do not use a garden hose to clean the generator Water en tering the fuel system or other internal parts of the ...

Page 18: ...rder to ensure proper engine operation To check Remove the spark plug cap Clean any dirt from around base of spark plug Remove spark plug using wrench not included Inspect spark plug for damage and clean with a wire brush before reinstalling If insulator is cracked or chipped spark plug should be replaced NOTE If replacing use the following recommended spark plugs or equivalent NGK BR 6HS or Champ...

Page 19: ...h off O Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Remove the fuel line from the petcock by squeezing the ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off Install one end of a drain line over the petcock and place the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch the fuel being drained from the tank Turn the fuel valve to the ON position When the fuel has drained from the tank close the...

Page 20: ... to distribute the oil Reinstall spark plug Change engine lubricant After removal from storage Fill with fresh gasoline MAINTENANCE 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 Cl...

Page 21: ...does not work Circuit breaker is off Item plugged in is defective Turn ON the AC circuit breaker Try a different item Generator makes a spark knock or pinging noise Anoccasionallight knocking or ping ing under heavy load is not a cause for concern However if the knocking or pinging occurs under normal load at a steady engine speed the problem may be with the brand of gasoline be ing used Switch to...

Page 22: ...glect alteration modification the effects of corrosion erosion normal wear and tear or repairs by other than the Company or its authorized service representative Warranty is voided if the customer fails to install maintain and operate the product in accordance with the instruc tions and recommendations of the Company as set forth in the Product s operator s manual or if the Product is used as rent...

Page 23: ...clogged or damaged or missing flywheel fan inlet air passages cooling fins or air shrouds Dirt or grit related wear caused by improper air cleaner maintenance most often resulting in worn piston piston rings cylinders valves valve guides carburetor or other internal components Broken or scored parts caused by low lubricant level dirty or improper grade of lubricant Engine tune ups and normal maint...

Page 24: ...r nearest Authorized Service Center MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this product will be found on a plate attached to the engine Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals k...

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