Powerhouse PH4000Ri/E, Owner'S Manual

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PH4000Ri/E Owner’s Manual 6
Contents
Quick start ..............................................................................................................................................................................2
FCC Information .....................................................................................................................................................................4
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1. The PH4000Ri/E computer-controlled fuel and ignition system ....................................................................................... 7
2. Using the handles ............................................................................................................................................................8
3. Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
4. Component identification ............................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1. PH4000Ri/E Generator ....................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2. PH4000Ri/E Control Panel ................................................................................................................................. 11
5. Pre-operation check ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1. Check the Engine Oil Level ................................................................................................................................ 13
5.2. Check the fuel level ........................................................................................................................................... 14
5.3. Check the Air Cleaner ......................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4. Connecting the Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 15
5.5. Battery Removal and Replacement .................................................................................................................... 16
5.6. Understanding Your Battery ................................................................................................................................ 16
6. Operating instructions .................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.1. Starting the engine .............................................................................................................................................. 17
6.2. Starting procedure using the Ignition Key ........................................................................................................... 17
6.3. Manual Start ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.4. Starting procedure using the remote function ..................................................................................................... 18
6.5. High Altitudes ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.6. Operating at extreme temperatures .................................................................................................................... 19
6.7. Generator use ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
6.8. Digital display ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.9. Fault codes .........................................................................................................................................................22
6.10. AC application ...................................................................................................................................................23
6.11. Generator Overload ..........................................................................................................................................24
6.12. Overspeed Protection .......................................................................................................................................24
6.13. DC Application .................................................................................................................................................. 25
6.13.1. Charging External Batteries ........................................................................................................................ 25
6.13.2. Powering 12V DC devices .......................................................................................................................... 26
6.13.3. Back-charging the generator battery .......................................................................................................... 26
6.13.4. Jump-starting the generator ....................................................................................................................... 26
6.14. Low oil alarm system ........................................................................................................................................ 27
6.15. Stopping the engine .......................................................................................................................................... 27
6.16. Air Conditioner Operation .................................................................................................................................28
7. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................. 29
7.1. Emission Control System .................................................................................................................................... 29
7.2. Maintenance Schedule ....................................................................................................................................... 31
7.3. Changing oil .......................................................................................................................................................32
7.4. Air cleaner service ..............................................................................................................................................33
7.5. Spark plug service ..............................................................................................................................................34
7.6. Spark arrester maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 35
8. Transporting & storage ................................................................................................................................................... 36
8.1. Transporting the Generator ................................................................................................................................. 36
8.2. Short term storage of the Generator ................................................................................................................... 36
8.3. Infrequent use ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.4. Exercising the Generator .................................................................................................................................... 37
9. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................38
9.1. Engine will not start .............................................................................................................................................38
9.2. Engine will not crank with the key or remote start .............................................................................................. 39
9.3. Appliance does not operate ................................................................................................................................ 40
9.4. No output at the DC receptacle .......................................................................................................................... 40
10. Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 41
11. Warranty and consumer information ..............................................................................................................................42
12. APPENDIX A - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 45
13. APPENDIX B - SAFETY AND CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 46