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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

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Figure 2-4. CX5500 Control Panel (CSA/CARB)

Know Your Generator

Replacement owner’s manuals are available

at www.powermate.com.

Emissions

The United States Environmental Protection

Agency (US EPA) (and California Air

Resources Board (CARB), for engines/equip-

ment certified to California standards) requires

that this engine/equipment complies with

exhaust and evaporative emissions stan-

dards. Locate the emissions compliance decal

on the engine to determine applicable stan-

dards. For emissions warranty information,

please reference the included emissions war-

ranty. It is important to follow the maintenance

specifications in the manual to ensure that the

engine complies with the applicable emissions

standards for the duration of the product’s life.

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(000100a)

WARNING

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to 
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.

Product Specifications

Generator Specifications

1400

3500

5500

Rated Power

1400W

3500W

5500W

Surge Power

1700W

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 Weight

60 lbs. (27.2 kg)

107 lbs. (48.5 kg)

173 lbs. (78.5 kg)

** Operating Temperature Range: -18 deg. C (0 deg. F) to 40 Deg. C (104 Deg. F). When operated 

above 25 deg. C (77 deg. F) there may be a decrease in power.

** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited by, such factors as fuel Btu content, ambi-

ent temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc. Maximum power decreases about 3.5% for each 

1,000 feet above sea level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60° 

F) ambient temperature.

Engine Specifications

1400

3500

5500

Displacement

98 cc

208 cc

420 cc

Spark Plug Part No.

NGK BPR6HS or 

equivalent

NGK BPR7ES or 

equivalent

NGK BPR7ES or 

equivalent

Spark Plug Gap

0.028-0.031 inch 

(0.70-0.80 mm)

0.028-0.031 inch 

(0.70-0.80 mm)

0.028-0.031 inch 

(0.70-0.80 mm)

Gasoline Capacity

5.7 L (1.5 U.S.

gallons)

17 L (4.5 U.S.

gallons)

26.5 L (7 U.S.

gallons)

Oil Type

See Chart in 

Add 

Engine Oil

See Chart in 

Add 

Engine Oil

See Chart in 

Add 

Engine Oil

Oil Capacity

0.4 L (0.4 qt.)

0.6 L (0.6 qt.)

1.0 L (1.0 qt.)

Run Time at 50% Load

9.5 Hours

12 Hours

12.5 Hours

* Go to www.powermate.com or contact an IASD for replacement parts.

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...

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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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