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Operating Instructions and Manual 

Kawashima

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

         

Guaranteed Pure  

         Sine Wave

 

         

 

 
 

     INVERTER GENERATOR

 

Summary of Contents for PRO2000i

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions and Manual Kawashima Guaranteed Pure Sine Wave INVERTER GENERATOR ...

Page 2: ...ction with this product and its safe operation is our ultimate concern Therefore please take the time to read the entire manual especially the Safety Precautions They will help you to avoid potential hazards that may exist when working with this product WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT...

Page 3: ... SECTION 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 4 1 4 1 Capacity 4 1 4 2 Power Maintenance 4 1 4 3 Connecting Electrical Loads 4 1 4 4 Battery Charging 4 2 4 5 Wattage Reference Guide 4 3 5 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 5 1 Periodic Maintenance 5 1 5 2 Spark Plug Maintenance 5 2 5 3 Engine Oil Replacement 5 3 5 4 Air Filter Maintenance 5 4 5 5 Muffler Screen Spark Arrestor Maintenance 5 5 5 6 Fuel Filter Maintenance...

Page 4: ... Read and understand all of these safety instructions Be sure to retain them for future use WARNING WARNINGS INDICATE A CERTAINTY OR STRONG POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED CAUTION CAUTIONS INDICATE A POSSIBILITY OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY Note Notes give helpful information Gasoline powered and electrical generating produc...

Page 5: ...enclosed area Run the engine in an open area or with an exhaust evacuation system in an enclosed area NEVER use a generator inside homes garages crawlspaces or other partially enclosed areas Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows doors and ven...

Page 6: ...uids and cleaning materials as per any local state or federal codes and regulations Store oily rags in a covered metal container Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the generator Do not smoke or allow sparks flames or other sources of ignition around the engine and fuel tank Fuel vapours are explosive Keep earthed conductive objects such as tools away from exposed live electrical pa...

Page 7: ... and tight Insulate all connections and disconnected wires Do not abuse the power cord Keep power cords away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged power cords immediately Damaged power cords increase the risk of electric shock Do not operate the generator with wet hands Do not expose generator to rain snow or wet conditions Water will increase the risk of electric shock The gen...

Page 8: ...ions and conduits from the generator to the load must only be installed by trained and licensed electricians and in compliance with all relevant local state and federal electrical codes and standards and other regulations where applicable Connect the generator only to a load or electrical system 240 volt that is compatible with the electrical characteristics and rated capacities of the generator N...

Page 9: ...Use the correct generator for your application The correct generator will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Generator Use and Care Make sure the power switch is in its OFF position and disconnect the spark plug wire before making any adjustment changing accessories or storing the generator Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the generator acci...

Page 10: ...ified licensed electrician and building contractor All electrical work including the earth connection should be completed by a licensed electrician Any separate fuel storage or generator supply facility must be built or installed in full compliance with all relevant local state and federal regulations It is recommended to use the generator only in well ventilated outdoor areas A running gasoline e...

Page 11: ...do not attempt to reach around the safety guard for maintenance or any other reason Keep hands arms long hair loose clothing and jewellery away from moving parts Be aware that when engine parts are moving fast they cannot be seen clearly Keep access doors on enclosures closed and locked when access is not required When working on or around the generator always wear protective clothing including AS...

Page 12: ...round the Generator when it is running Extension Cords If an extension cord not included is used make sure to use only AS NZS approved cords having the correct gauge and length according to the following table Output Load W Cord Lengths 15m 15 30m 0 700 1 5mm 2 5mm 700 1000 1 5mm 2 5mm 1000 1300 2 5mm 2 5mm 1300 1600 2 5mm 2 5mm 1600 1800 2 5mm 2 5mm ...

Page 13: ...2 1 SECTION 2 Controls and Features 2 1 Generator 2 3 1 5 4 6 1 Exhaust and Spark Arrestor 2 Carrying handle 3 Vented Gas Cap 4 Recoil Starter Rope 5 Control Panel 6 240V Power Outlet ...

Page 14: ...2 1 2 2 Control Panel 2 1 3 5 6 4 9 7 8 1 Smart Throttle Switch 2 LED Indicators 3 Engine Switch 4 12V DC Output 5 8A DC Circuit Breaker 6 Fuel Tap 7 Choke 8 240V AC Outlet 9 Earth Connector ...

Page 15: ... that require a large starting current such as a compressor pump or refrigerator LED Indicators The LED Indicators assist in communicating proper and improper functions of the unit Output Indicator Green The Output Indicator comes on when the engine starts and produces power Overload Alarm Red The Overload Alarm comes on when a connected device requires more power than the generator is able to pro...

Page 16: ... the engine oil falls below the required level the Low Oil Alarm will come on and the engine will stop automatically The engine will not restart until oil is added to the unit to bring it up to the appropriate level Note When starting the unit if the Low Oil Alarm light flickers and the engine will not start you will need to add engine oil before attempting to restart the engine Note Generator sho...

Page 17: ...ON position when starting and operating the generator The Tap knob should be in the OFF position when the engine is not running and when storing or transporting the unit Note The Fuel Tap knob helps to prevent stale fuel from remaining in the carburettor while storing or transporting the unit Run the fuel out by turning the knob to the OFF position and letting the engine run until it stops Choke T...

Page 18: ...ed to power 240V Single Phase 50Hz loads requiring up to 1600W continuous power Earth The Earth terminal is used to earth the generator when earthed electrical devices are being used Consult an electrician for local earthing regulations ...

Page 19: ...e generator Please call Kawashima customer service at 0800 387 678 NZ or 1800 040 947 AUS Check to ensure that you received the following items PRO2000i 2000W Generator 12V Charging Cables 400ml Oil Oil Funnel If you did not receive any of the above items please contact Kawashima customer service at 0800 387 678 NZ or 1800 040 947 AUS 3 2 Adding Engine Oil The generator has been shipped without en...

Page 20: ...leak into areas in which it is not intended Remove the oil filler cap seen in figure 2 Figure 2 Using the funnel provided fill with 0 4L of SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 provided see figure 3 See figure 4 for proper oil level Figure 3 Replace oil filler cap and secure side panel with screws Recommended engine oil A YAMALUBE 4 10W 40 SAE10W 30 or 10W 40 B SAE 30 C SAE 20 D SAE 10W Recommended engine oil gra...

Page 21: ...ating of 91 2 DO NOT mix oil with fuel 3 Clean area around the fuel cap 4 Remove the fuel cap 5 Be sure that the fuel strainer is in place 6 Slowly add fuel to the tank DO NOT overfill Allow approximately inch of space for fuel expansion 7 DO NOT fill above fuel strainer 8 Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away and spilled fuel Note Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause sev...

Page 22: ...nerator before starting the engine 1 Turn the Smart Throttle switch OFF You may turn the Smart Throttle switch to ON once the engine is started and a steady idle is achieved below 0 C 5mins below 5 C 3mins 2 While holding the fuel tank cap so that it will not move turn the air vent knob to ON 3 Turn the Fuel Tap knob to the ON position ...

Page 23: ...sition when starting the engine warm 6 Grasp the carrying handle firmly to prevent the generator from falling over when pulling the recoil starter 7 Pull slowly on the recoil starter until it is engaged and then pull it briskly 8 After the engine starts warm up the engine until the engine does not stop when the choke knob is returned the original position ...

Page 24: ...Stopping the Engine Before stopping the engine turn off and disconnect any electronic devices attached to the generator Turn the Smart Throttle switch OFF Turn the Engine Switch to OFF Turn the Fuel Tap to OFF ...

Page 25: ...ipment Following the steps listed under Power Management will guarantee that only one device will be starting at a time 4 2 Power Management Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to watts Volts x Amps Watts To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices follow these steps to add electrical load 1 Start the generator with no electrical load attached 2 Allow the engin...

Page 26: ...engine first and allow it to reach idle before connecting the generator to the battery Battery Charging is performed using the 12V DC outlet only 1 Be sure the Smart Throttle switch is turned OFF while charging batteries 2 Be sure to connect the red battery charger lead to the positive battery terminal and connect the black lead to the negative battery terminal DO NOT reverse these positions 3 Con...

Page 27: ...1200 2000 Home Appliances Microwave 1000 Electric Range One Element 1500 Electric Skillet 1250 Coffee Maker 1500 Clothes Washer 1200 Entertainment CD DVD Player 100 Stereo Receiver 450 Television 27 500 PC with 15 Monitor 800 Job Site Belt Sander 3 1000 1500 Bench Grinder 6 700 1500 Circular Saw 1500 1500 Compressor 1 HP 1000 1000 Edge Trimmer 500 500 Hand Drill 1000 1000 Paint Sprayer 600 1200 Ta...

Page 28: ...ld be checked prior to plugging to plugging them into this generator Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a 10 voltage variation and 3 Hz frequency variation from the generator specification ratings Your Power Needs Tool or Appliance Running Watts Starting Watts 1 2 3 4 5 Total Running Watts Highest Starting Watts Total Running Watts Highest Starting Watts ...

Page 29: ...an and replace if necessary Fuel Check fuel level and leakage Fuel hose Check fuel hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Engine oil Check oil level in engine Replace Air Filter Element Check condition Clean Muffler Screen Check Condition Clean or replace if necessary Spark Arrestor Check Condition Clean or replace if necessary Fuel Filter Check Condition Clean or replace if necessary Init...

Page 30: ... the tool and turn it counter clockwise to remove the spark plug 5 Check for discoloration The carbon porcelain insulator around the centre electrode of spark plug should be a Medium to light tan colour 6 Check the spark plug type and gap The spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification 7 Install spark plug spark plug cap cover and screws...

Page 31: ...er 3 Remove the oil filler cap 4 Place an oil pan under the engine Tilt the generator to drain the oil completely 5 Return the generator to a level surface Note DO NOT tilt the generator when adding engine oil This could result in overfilling and damage to the engine 6 Add engine oil to the upper level as seen in the diagram Recommended engine oil YAMALUBE 4 10W 40 SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 SAE 30 SAE ...

Page 32: ...e the foam element 4 Wash the foam element in solvent and dry it 5 Oil the foam element and squeeze out excess oil The foam element should be wet but not dripping NOTE Do not wring out the foam element when squeezing it This could cause it to tear 6 Insert the foam element into the air filter case Be sure the foam element sealing surface matches the air filter so there is no air leak NOTE The engi...

Page 33: ...ve the cover 2 Loosen the bolt and the remove the muffler cap the muffler screen and spark arrester 3 Remove the carbon deposits on the muffler screen and spark arrester using a wire brush Use wire brush lightly to avoid damaging the muffler screen or spark arrestor 4 Check the muffler screen and spark arrester replace them if damaged 5 Install the spark arrester 6 Install the muffler cap 7 Instal...

Page 34: ...s or 300 hours 1 Remove the fuel tank cap and filter 2 Clean the filter with gasoline 3 If damaged replace it 4 Wipe the filter and install it 5 Install the fuel tank cap WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE DO NOT perform this maintenance while smoking or near an open flame ...

Page 35: ...ly available hand siphon Then install the fuel tank cap WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE DO NOT perform this maintenance while smoking or near an open flame Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts 3 Turn the Engine switch to ON 4 Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob and Fuel Tap knob to ON 5 Start the engine and let it...

Page 36: ...s to protect the cylinder piston ring etc from corrosion 1 Remove the spark plug pour about one table spoon of SAE 10W 30 or 20W 40 motor oil into the spark plug hole and reinstall the speak plug Recoil start the engine by turning over several times with ignition off to coat the cylinder walls with oil 2 Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression Then stop pulling this prevents the cylinde...

Page 37: ...7 1 SECTION 7 Troubleshooting and Specifications 7 1 Troubleshooting Diagram Does ...

Page 38: ...wet Remove carbon or wipe spark plug dry Faulty ignition system Consult a service centre Generator won t produce power Safety device DC protector to OFF press the DC protector to ON Safety device AC to OFF stop the engine then restart 7 3 Specifications Engine Type 4 Stroke OHV Yamaha MZ80 Air Cooled Single Cylinder Engine Displacement cc 79cc Running Watts 1600w Starting Watts 2000w Rated Frequen...

Page 39: ...ity and FITNESS for a particular purpose are limited in duration to this express warranty After this period all risks of loss from whatever reason shall be on the purchaser B ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS DAMAGE OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT C This warranty does not apply to any accessory or consumable items included with the prod...

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