GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
MODEL
KCG-6500GE
Peak Wattage (starting)
Running Wattage
AC Outputs
DC Output
Engine (OHV)
No load speed
Displacement (cc)
Fuel
Fuel tank (L)
Oil capacity (L)
Run time
Noise level
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Weight
6500W
5500W
3(2x 120V/45.8A)(1x 240V/22.9A)
12V (8.3A)
13 HP
3,600 RPM
389
Unleaded Gasoline
25
1
6-7 hrs.
73 dB(A)
27” x 19” x 22”
187 lbs.
1. Fuel level indicator window with float gauge.
2. Fuel cap.
Make sure the fuel cap is always screwed on tightly.
3. Fuel tank.
Unleaded gasoline only! 25 Liter capacity.
4. Muffler.
Warning! Muffler gets hot. Avoid placing any flammable
materials near the exhaust outlet during operation.
5. AC Breaker.
The AC breaker turns off automatically when the load
exceeds the generator rated output. Reduce the load to within
specified generator rated output if AC breaker turns off.
6. DC Fuse.
7. DC Terminals.
Mainly used for charging car batteries.
8. AC 120V/240V Twist lock outlet.
This twist lock outlet allows 120V
or 240V operation, see instructions further in this manual.
9. Battery.
This battery supplies power to the electric start.
10. Low oil warning indicator light.
This generator detects and
shuts off automatically when the oil level is too low. In case of an
auto shut-off and the indicator light is ON, check oil level with dipstick
(#18) and fill to recommended level with SAE 10W30 engine oil.
11. Grounding terminal.
This generator must be grounded, see
grounding instructions.
12. Reset button.
Resets the 120V receptacle after an overload.
13. Voltmeter.
Indicates the voltage rating.
14. Duplex AC 120V outlets.
Plug up to 2-120V appliances or a power
bar, make sure the amps requirement does not exceed the amps
rating or else the AC breaker will automatically shut-off the power
output.
15. Power indicator light.
The power indicator light comes on when
the switch has been turned on and the motor has been started
using the key start or the recoil starter.
16. Electric Start Power ON Key Switch.
To turn engine on, first turn
key to ON, make sure low oil warning light does not come on, turn
key further and hold until engine starts and release. Move switch to
Off position to stop generator.
17. Recoil starter.
Alternative starter
,
starts the engine manually, key
switch must in the “ON” position.
18. Oil gauge dipstick.
Check the oil level using this oil gauge dipstick.
19. Spark plug/cover.
The spark plug must be check periodically for
carbon deposits and/or discoloration, see maintenance section.
20. Fuel Shut-off Valve.
Regulates the flow of fuel to the engine. The
fuel shut-off valve must be fully opened before starting the engine.
21. Carburetor throttle (choke).
Once the engine is started, it is
necessary to gradually pull the carburetor throttle hook to the “ON”
position, see instructions futher in this manual.
22. Air cleaner filter/cover.
Periodically the air cleaner filter must be
checked and maintained, see maintenance section.
