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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

• For safety reasons, it is recommended that

the maintenance of this equipment be per-

formed by an IASD. Inspect the generator

regularly, and contact the nearest IASD for

parts needing repair or replacement.

Exhaust and Location Hazards

• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after

the generator has been running, move to

fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a doctor, as

you could have carbon monoxide poison-

ing.

(000179a)

DANGER

The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do 
not alter or modify the exhaust system as to render it 
unsafe or make it noncompliant with local codes and/or 
standards. Failure to do so will result in death 
or serious injury.

(000104)

DANGER

Electrocution. Water contact with a power source, 
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

(000116)

DANGER

Electrocution. Turn utility and emergency
power supplies to OFF before connecting power 
source and load lines. Failure to do so will result 
in death or serious injury. 

(000146)

WARNING

Equipment and property damage. Do not alter  
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for  
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe  
operation or damage to the generator.

(000178a)

Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon 
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so 
could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

(000250)

WARNING

Equipment and property damage. Do not operate unit on  
uneven surfaces, or areas of excessive moisture, dirt, dust  
or corrosive vapors. Doing so could result in death, serious  
injury, property and equipment damage.

(000111)

WARNING

Moving Parts. Keep clothing, hair, and appendages
away from moving parts. Failure to do so could 
result in death or serious injury.

(000108)

WARNING

Hot Surfaces. When operting machine, do not 
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from 
combustables during use. Hot surfaces 
could result in severe burns or fire.

(000142)

Do not insert any object through the air cooling slots.
Generator can start at any time and could result in 
death, serious injury, and unit damage.

WARNING

WARNING

Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine 
if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to service 
this equipment and could result in death or serious 
injury.

(000215)

WARNING

Injury and equipment damage.  Do not use generator 
as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged 
parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result 
in death or serious injury. 

(000216)

CAUTION

(000291)

Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate 
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance. 
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or 
equipment failure or damage.

WARNING

000406

(000103)

DANGER

Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon 
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. 
Carbon monoxide, if not avoided, 
will result in death or serious injury.

(000179a)

DANGER

The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do 
not alter or modify the exhaust system as to render it 
unsafe or make it noncompliant with local codes and/or 
standards. Failure to do so will result in death 
or serious injury.

(000146)

WARNING

Equipment and property damage. Do not alter  
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for  
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe  
operation or damage to the generator.

(000178a)

Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon 
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so 
could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for CX1400

Page 1: ...intended to be used in a critical life support application Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury MODEL ________________________ SERIAL ________________________ DATE...

Page 2: ...ator Limits 12 Transporting Tipping of the Unit 12 Starting Pull Start Engines 13 Generator Shut Down 13 Low Oil Level Shutdown System 13 Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 14 Maintenance 14 Ma...

Page 3: ...ughout this publication and on tags and decals affixed to the generator DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special instructions about a particular operation that may...

Page 4: ...hair and appendages away from moving parts Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury 000108 WARNING Hot Surfaces When operting machine do not touch hot surfaces Keep machine away from c...

Page 5: ...the Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ for any local codes or standards which may be appli cable to your jurisdiction 000144 DANGER Electrocution Contact with bare wires terminals and connections while...

Page 6: ...lt AC 30 Amp Locking Receptacle NEMA L14 30R 3 Circuit Breakers AC 4 On Off Switch 5 Hour Meter 6 Ground Terminal 7 Choke Lever 8 Fuel Tank 9 Oil Drain 10 Oil Fill 11 Air Cleaner 12 Recoil Handle 13 F...

Page 7: ...W 4375W 6875W Rated AC Voltage 120 120 120 240 Rated AC Load Amps 11 7 29 2 45 8 22 9 Rated Frequency 60 Hz 3600 RPM 60 Hz 3600 RPM 60 Hz 3600 RPM Phase Single Phase Single Phase Single Phase Unit Wei...

Page 8: ...TEST and RESET button NOTE Limit length of extension cords to fif teen feet or less to prevent voltage drop and overheating of wires Figure 2 6 120 VAC 20 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacle NEMA 5 20R 120 VAC...

Page 9: ...y Call Powermate Customer Service at 1 800 445 1805 for any assembly issues or con cerns Please have model and serial number available The following tools are required to install the accessory kit See...

Page 10: ...65 bolt 8 Figure 2 10 Wheel and Foot Assembly CX3500 CX5500 See Figure 2 11 Install wheels as follows 1 Slide axle pin 3 through wheel 1 M12 x 4mm flat washer 7 and frame 2 Install M12 x 4mm flat was...

Page 11: ...ak in before using synthetic oil NOTE Some units have more than one oil fill location It is only necessary to use one oil fill point 5 Thread dipstick into oil filler neck Oil level is checked with di...

Page 12: ...tant to pre vent gum deposits from forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol ethanol or methanol can attract moisture wh...

Page 13: ...the generator is used at a construction site there may be additional regulations which must be observed Connecting the Generator to a Building Electrical System When connecting directly to a building...

Page 14: ...r wattage requirements Table 3 Wattage Reference Guide Transporting Tipping of the Unit Do not operate store or transport the unit at an angle greater than 15 degrees Device Running Watts Air Conditio...

Page 15: ...ens and electrical output to that receptacle is lost Read Know Generator Limits carefully Generator Shut Down 1 Shut off all loads and unplug electrical loads from generator panel receptacles 2 Let en...

Page 16: ...ed NOTE DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems If water enters generator through cooling air slots some water will be retained in voids and c...

Page 17: ...n area around oil fill and oil drain plug 4 Remove oil fill cap 5 Remove oil drain plug and drain oil com pletely into a suitable container 6 Install oil drain plug and tighten securely 7 Slowly pour...

Page 18: ...from muffler outlet tube 3 Remove screen D and replace if torn perforated or otherwise damaged If screen is not damaged clean with com mercial solvent 4 Replace screen and retainer secure with screw 5...

Page 19: ...ot been treated with fuel stabilizer it must be drained into an approved container Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel Use of fuel stabilizer in fuel storage container is recommended to keep f...

Page 20: ...k plug wire not connected to spark plug 7 Bad spark plug 8 Water in fuel 9 Overchoking 10 Low oil level 11 Excessive rich fuel mixture 12 Intake valve stuck open or closed 13 Engine lost compression 1...

Page 21: ...Owner s Manual for Portable Generator 19 Notes...

Page 22: ...20 Owner s Manual for Portable Generator...

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Page 24: ...ermate All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Powermate Powermate LLC S45 W29290 Hwy 59 Waukesha...

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