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A STEELFORT PRODUCT  |  STEELFORT.CO.NZ

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Empty the fuel tank before storing or    

transporting the generator. Keep fire    

extinguisher handy at all times. 

BATTERY

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Lithium battery is maintenance free, if you have 

any question, please contact a local authorised 

dealer.

HOT SURFACE

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Running the generator will produce heat and 

severe burns may occur upon contact. DO NOT 

touch the engine while under operation or just 

after stopping the unit. 

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Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases and or 

hot surfaces. 

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Maintain at least 1m of clearance on all sides 

to ensure adequate cooling. Combustible 

material can catch fire upon contact. Maintain 

at least 3m of clearance from combustible 

materials.

MOVING PARTS

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Moving parts can cause severe injury. Keep 

hands and feet away from the unit. 

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DO NOT operate engine with covers, shrouds, 

or guards removed. 

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DO NOT wear loose-fitted clothing, dangling 

drawstrings or items that could become caught 

or entangled. 

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Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. The  

moving parts may catch operator’s hand, feet, 

hair and or loose clothing resulting in serious 

injury.

GENERAL WARNINGS

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Before use, check for loose or damaged parts, 

signs of oil or fuel leaks, and any other   

condition that may impact operation. 

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Repair or replace all damaged and or defective 

parts immediately. 

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Locate all operating controls and safety labels. 

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Make sure all the safety instructions are in 

correct working condition. 

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Operate only on level surfaces. 

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DO NOT expose the generator to excessive 

moisture, dust, and or dirt. 

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Keep all safety guards in place and in proper 

working order at all times. 

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DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling 

slots. 

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DO NOT allow children or untrained people to 

operate the unit. 

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DO NOT leave the generator unattended when 

it is in operation. Always turn off the generator 

prior to leaving the area.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

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The generator produces powerful voltage and 

the electricity and can be dangerous and cause 

serious life threatening injuries if an electric 

shock is received. 

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Please ensure that the unit is properly    

connected to an appropriate ground to help 

prevent electric shocks. 

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Failure to properly ground the unit can result 

in electrocution, especially if the generator 

is equipped with a wheel kit. Consult an  

electrician for local grounding requirements. 

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Installation should be performed by a certified 

electrician. Improper Installation could result in 

serious injury. 

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To reduce the risk of electric shocks. DO NOT 

use electrical cords that are worn, frayed, bare 

or otherwise damaged. 

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DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. 

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DO NOT operate the unit in wet weather. 

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Keep the generator dry and DO NOT handle 

generator or electrical cords while standing in 

water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet 

are wet. 

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Keep children or pets away.

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DO NOT plug the unit into a building electrical 

system without the proper use and installation 

of a transfer switch installed by a qualified 

electrician.

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When using the generator for backup power, 

notify your utility company. 

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Use approved transfers to isolate generator 

from electric utility. 

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Failure to isolate the unit from the power utility 

could result in serious injury to the staff and 

utility workers due to back-feed of electrical 

energy.

Summary of Contents for PB Series

Page 1: ...SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT PB SERIES GENERATORS OPEN FRAME GENERATORS PROUDLY NZ OWNED A STEELFORT PRODUCT...

Page 2: ...ECK ENGINE FUEL LECTRICAL DEVICES GROUNDING STARTING THE ENGINE CONNECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES BEARING CAPACITY CHARGING THE BATTERY STOPPING THE ENGINE LONG DISTANCE CONTROL IV MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SC...

Page 3: ...om commercial use may void warranty These generators are designed for full time operation No personal modifications should be made to any part of the unit DANGER TOXIC FUMES The exhaust of the engine...

Page 4: ...Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working order at all times DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling slots DO NOT allow children or untrained people to operate the unit DO NOT leave...

Page 5: ...If you have any questions regarding the assembling process of the generator please consult your local dealer for help 2 1 INSTALL WHEEL KIT Put wheel stop pin through the wheel and mounting lug hole t...

Page 6: ...or the negative black battery cable INSTALL Cut off tie wrap that is securing the loose end of negative black cable Connect the negative black battery cable to the negative terminal on the battery Ver...

Page 7: ...7 A STEELFORT PRODUCT STEELFORT CO NZ 3 FEATURES CONTROLS...

Page 8: ...1 500 meters CAUTION Even with carburetor modifications the genera tor horsepower will decrease by 3 5 for every 1 000 feet 300 meters increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be...

Page 9: ...the upper limit mark Always allow room for fuel expansion Fuel capacity rated See parameters DANGER Do not fill the fuel tank above the upper limit Over filling will result in damage to the carbon ca...

Page 10: ...ally when the unit is equipped with a wheel kit Proper grounding also helps dissipate static electricity which often builds up in ungrounded devices DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK Failure to properly ground...

Page 11: ...unit fails to start after the first attempt restart only after 1O seconds has passed After the unit has been used for a period of time if the starting speed of the motor falls please replace the batte...

Page 12: ...e numeric display will accurate to one decimal place If the operation time is 100 hour or greater the display will be 101 102 and so on D TOTAL RUN TIME Total run time of the generator since first ope...

Page 13: ...ator 9 BEARING CAPACITY You must make sure your generator can supply enough rated running and surge starting watts for the electrical devices you plan to power at the same time Follow these simple ste...

Page 14: ...e fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns If spill occurs flush area with clear water immediately To recharge Volt batteries proceed as follows Check fluid lev...

Page 15: ...able in order to do the startup process of the generator Below is an example of an off grid photovoltaic installation Note The following diagram is only indicative a general idea to understand the ope...

Page 16: ...ding the Generator s Startup Stop Process 1 The startup of the generator will begin a few seconds after the outage of the power supply 2 The system sends a signal to the choke closing the air passage...

Page 17: ...r property in cases of lack of supply STEP 4 Programming The Automatic Mode The battery is extremely important for starting up in automatic mode before programming the equipment check the battery is c...

Page 18: ...prior to operating the unit may cause the unit to malfunction and result in property damage and or serious personal injury Improper maintenance and servicing may void warranty DANGER Accidental starts...

Page 19: ...he factory reset governor will void your warranty 3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 3 1 ENGINE OIL LawnMaster 10W30 Oil PP01020005 is recommended Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average t...

Page 20: ...DO NOT run the engine without the air filter as this is dangerous can result in personal injury and or damage 3 7 SPARK PLUG 1 Clean any dirt from the spark plug cap and spark plug base 2 Remove the...

Page 21: ...fuel tank and shut off the fuel valve before storing and or transporting the generator 1 Allow the generator to cool completely before putting it away for storage 2 Clean the generator according to t...

Page 22: ...22 A STEELFORT PRODUCT STEELFORT CO NZ VI TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 23: ...23 A STEELFORT PRODUCT STEELFORT CO NZ VII SPECIFICATIONS SINGLE PHASE...

Page 24: ...24 A STEELFORT PRODUCT STEELFORT CO NZ VII SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 25: ...engine and higher consuming of fuel The output of generator should be measured according to the real operation condition such as temperature pressure and humidity etc Notes The generating set with dif...

Page 26: ...26 A STEELFORT PRODUCT STEELFORT CO NZ 3 WIRING DIAGRAMS 2 3 6KW ELECTRIC START...

Page 27: ...27 A STEELFORT PRODUCT STEELFORT CO NZ 2 3 6KW RECOIL START...

Page 28: ...28 A STEELFORT PRODUCT STEELFORT CO NZ 4 8 KW ELECTRIC START...

Page 29: ...29 A STEELFORT PRODUCT STEELFORT CO NZ 4 8 KW RECOIL START NOTE Because of the difference in generators the wiring diagram is only for reference...

Page 30: ...ts Authorised LawnMaster Dealers have access to special tools training and genuine parts that are required to maintain your LawnMaster product for peak operating conditions The purchaser must keep an...

Page 31: ...ing of painted surfaces deterioration of plated surfaces deterioration of rubber and plastics including rusting due to the passage of time Normal phenomena such as noise vibration and or oil are consi...

Page 32: ...e collision theft etc Any normal wear or deterioration such as that of sliding and or rotating parts caused under normal operating conditions i e normal wear to pistons piston rings cylinder bores pis...

Page 33: ...33 A STEELFORT PRODUCT STEELFORT CO NZ NOTES...

Page 34: ...11045 Palmerston North 4442 New Zealand 06 350 1350 steelfort co nz steelfortnz SCAN TO VIEW THE LAWNMASTER RANGE Steelfort Auckland 880 Great South Road Penrose Auckland 1061 New Zealand 09 573 1324...

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