Predator 63086 Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions Download Page 1

8750 WATT

PORTABLE

GENERATOR

 7000 RUNNING WATTS 

 8750 MAX STARTING WATTS

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63086

Using an engine indoors 
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.  
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside 
a home or garage, 
EVEN IF doors and 
windows are open.

Only use OUTSIDE 
and far away from 
windows, doors, 
and vents.

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, 

operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures.  Write the product’s serial number in the 
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). 
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 

18l

Using a generator indoors CAN 
KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.  
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside 
a home or garage, 
EVEN IF doors and 
windows are open.

Only use OUTSIDE 
and far away from 
windows, doors, 
and vents.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact 

and undamaged.  If any parts are missing or broken, 

please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.

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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  Due to continuing 

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

Read this material before using this product. 
Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 
SAVE THIS MANUAL.

Summary of Contents for 63086

Page 1: ...manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference 18l Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide This is a poison you cannot see or...

Page 2: ...instructed of the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that must be taken Access shall be through the use of a special tool or lock and key or other means of...

Page 3: ...perating 6 Keep all spectators at least six feet from the Engine during operation 7 Do not touch engine during use Let engine cool down after use 8 Never store fuel or other flammable materials near t...

Page 4: ...r piece of equipment 28 Do not operate in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Gasoline powered engines may ignite the dust or fumes 29 Keep grounded conduc...

Page 5: ...rrectly 9 Store equipment out of the reach of children 10 Follow scheduled engine and equipment maintenance GFCI protection This Generator is equipped with two 3 Prong duplex 120V ground fault circuit...

Page 6: ...l Type 87 octane stabilizer treated unleaded gasoline Capacity 6 6 Gallons 25L Engine Oil Type SAE 10W 30 above 32 F 5W 30 at 32 F or below Capacity 1 16 Quart 1 1L Spark Plug Type NHSP Torch F6TC Gap...

Page 7: ...only to the Receptacle 120 volt or 240 volt that is compatible with the electrical characteristics and rated capacities of the tools and equipment being used 3 ON OFF Circuit Breakers The circuit brea...

Page 8: ...V 9Ah battery not included in the battery holder on the Generator 2 Bolt in place using the hardware included with the Generator 3 Attach the positive red cable connector from the engine to the Positi...

Page 9: ...the engine 2 Close the fuel valve 3 Place a bowl under the fuel cup to catch any spilled fuel CAUTION Carburetor bowl may have gas in it which will leak upon removing the bolt 4 Unthread the bolt hold...

Page 10: ...e full level as shown above 5 If the oil level is at or below the low mark add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the proper level SAE 10W 30 oil is recommended for general use The...

Page 11: ...If above test fails do not use receptacle until it is repaired or replaced d Press Reset button in for use RESET TEST RESET TEST Reset Button Test Button 120 Volt GFCI Receptacle 4 Plug in products 5...

Page 12: ...ve minutes with no load after each start up so that the engine can stabilize For MANUAL START A Turn the Engine Switch to ON B Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it slowly several...

Page 13: ...ppliances tools and equipment next Inductive loads are small hand tools and some small appliances c Connect any lights next d Voltage sensitive appliances tools and equipment should be the last to be...

Page 14: ...age Volts and amps can be multiplied together to get watts volts x amps watts To Calculate Additional Start Up Watts If They Are Not Listed For equipment with a motor Use the rated watts amount as an...

Page 15: ...gine in an emergency turn the Engine Switch off NOTICE Generator shut off under load may damage the Generator and attached equipment Stopping the Engine Under Normal Conditions 1 Before turning off th...

Page 16: ...r engine have a qualified technician service the equipment instead Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication Note This maintenance schedule is intended solely as a general guide If performance decreases or...

Page 17: ...n plug 4 Remove the drain plug and if possible tilt the crankcase slightly to help drain the oil out Recycle used oil 5 Replace the drain plug and tighten it 6 Clean the top of the Dipstick and the ar...

Page 18: ...an using water The water will gradually enter the Engine and cause rust damage Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil to all metal parts 2 FUEL To protect the fuel tank during storage fill the tank...

Page 19: ...and pull the start handle several times to air out the chamber Reinstall spark plug and set Choke to CHOKE position 9 Replace Fuel Filter IGNITION SPARK RELATED 1 Spark plug cap not connected securel...

Page 20: ...blems 1 Fill fuel tank with fresh 87 octane stabilizer treated unleaded gasoline Do not use gasoline with more than 10 ethanol E15 E20 E85 etc 2 Do not exceed equipment s load rating 3 Have qualified...

Page 21: ...IAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO...

Page 22: ...79 Impeller 1 80 Flywheel Sub 1 81 Bolt 2 82 Coil Ignition 1 83 Bolt 1 84 Clamp Charge Coil 1 85 Bolt 2 86 Coil Sub Charge 1 87 Bolt 2 88 Control Assembly Throttle 1 89 Spring Throttle Valve Returning...

Page 23: ...Page 23 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 ITEM 63086 SAFETY SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANCE Assembly Diagram...

Page 24: ...the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLI...

Page 25: ...components of the emissions control system and are covered by this two 2 year warranty For a full list of emissions control components covered by this warranty please see 40 CFR 1068 Appendix I 1 Fue...

Page 26: ...Page 26 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 ITEM 63086 SAFETY SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANCE...

Page 27: ...Page 27 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 ITEM 63086 SAFETY SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANCE...

Page 28: ...3491 Mission Oaks Blvd pO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 1 888 866 5797...

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