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Table of Contents

Introduction

Safety Warnings and Notices

Thank you for choosing Pulsar Products!
This manual provides instruction on how to operate and use your
generator safely and correctly; be sure to read and understand
this manual before using your generator. If you have ANY 
questions, please phone 866.591.8921 M-F or email
[email protected] BEFORE using your generator.

All details and images in this Operator’s Manual are believed to be
accurate at the time of publication.

Pulsar Products reserves the right to make updates to this manual
at any time. 

Please contact Pulsar Support at 

866.591.8921

 M-F or email

[email protected]

 for the latest updates.

This manual is a permanent part of the generator set. If the
generator is resold, kindly include this manual with the generator.

Throughout this manual and on generator decals you may see
one or more of the notices below. Safety Warnings alert you to
potential hazards that could cause death, injury, or damage to
property. The decals show one of four words "DANGER",
"WARNING", "CAUTION", and "NOTICE". Definitions are
as follows:

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Failure to follow the instruction may result in the damage
to your generator and other property.

Safety Warning

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Safety Instructions 

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Names of Components

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Control Panel 

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Control Functions

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Preparing Your Generator

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Starting up the Generator

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Shutting Down the Generator 

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Using the Generator

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Service and Maintenance

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Storage and Transport

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Troubleshooting

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Technical Parameters 

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Electrical Schematic 

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DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

Summary of Contents for GD400BN

Page 1: ...tate of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm support pulsar products com 866 591 8921 STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED SERVICE FUEL SOURCE CIRCUIT BREA...

Page 2: ...e or more of the notices below Safety Warnings alert you to potential hazards that could cause death injury or damage to property The decals show one of four words DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTICE De...

Page 3: ...bon Monoxide can KILL YOU in minutes Avoid running the generator in the rain or very high condensing humidity Never smoke or allow any heat source near the generator while refueling it Always shut dow...

Page 4: ...tion practices Lifting Handle Left Enclosure Control Panel Recoil Start Spark Plug Access Rear Panel Muffler Fuel Tank Cap FUEL SOURCE CIRCUIT BREAKER INDICATOR LIGHT LOW IDLE PARALLEL CONNECTION TO A...

Page 5: ...4 Control Panel FUEL SOURCE CIRCUIT BREAKER INDICATOR LIGHT LOW IDLE PARALLEL CONNECTION TO AVOID DAMAGE DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT PARALLEL CABLES WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING MULTI SWITCH...

Page 6: ...OR LIGHT Overload Indicator Red When the overload indicator illuminates the generator has detected excess electrical load and the circuit breaker may open trip If the overload indicator illuminates an...

Page 7: ...surface 2 Unscrew the knob to remove oil access cover 3 Unscrew oil dipstick CIRCUIT BREAKER Gasoline is highly flammable and toxic You must read and understand ALL safety instructions before fueling...

Page 8: ...ting propane to your generator Never bring a propane tank inside the home or any enclosed structure After connection check for leaks Open the tank supply valve apply soapy water to the gas fittings an...

Page 9: ...engine start FUEL SOURCE CIRCUIT BREAKER INDICATOR LIGHT LOW IDLE PARALLEL CONNECTION TO AVOID DAMAGE DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT PARALLEL CABLES WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING SELECTOR SWITCH STEP 2 Let...

Page 10: ...PG valve completely Fuel source switch to LPG FUEL SOURCE CIRCUIT BREAKER INDICATOR LIGHT LOW IDLE PARALLEL CONNECTION TO AVOID DAMAGE DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT PARALLEL CABLES WHILE THE UNIT IS RU...

Page 11: ...IRCUIT BREAKER INDICATOR LIGHT LOW IDLE PARALLEL CONNECTION TO AVOID DAMAGE DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT PARALLEL CABLES WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING SELECTOR SWITCH Using the Generator Operating Range o...

Page 12: ...ust Clean Check Adjust Clean Fuel Hose Inspection Every Two Years Remove Carbon Deposit Check Fill These tasks should be completed by an authorized Pulsar service center Every 125 hours Cylinder Head...

Page 13: ...til all oil has drained wipe up any spills Refill crankcase with 12 ounces 0 35l 10w 30 engine oil check with dipstick Tighten oil dipstick replace oil access cover and tighten the knob Air Filter A d...

Page 14: ...lter element and squeeze gently to distribute the oil film evenly 5 Reinstall the air filter element in reverse order 1 Remove fuel tank cap and fuel tank filter screen 2 Clean fuel tank filter screen...

Page 15: ...tank leave some expansion space Do not run the generator while transporting Protect from direct sunlight Do not transport the generator across rough terrain Engine No Start Fuel System 1 There is no...

Page 16: ...plash Lubrication Splash Lubrication Noise dB at 7m 62 63 Generator Rated Power kW 1 8 2 8 Rated Voltage V 120 120 Rated Frequency Hz 60 60 Rated Power Factor 1 1 Phase Number Single Phase Single Phas...

Page 17: ...16 Electrical Schematic 120V 60Hz Electrical Schematic...

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