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Part Number  7115316 / ENGLISH

REV F - 07/22/2021

Models covered: SCGH5500 / SCGH8500 / SCGH8500E

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

USE AND CARE MANUAL

GENERATOR

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 

Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result 

in property damage, serious injury and/or death.

NOTE: Photographs and line drawings used in this manual are for 

reference only and may not represent your specific model.

Summary of Contents for SCGH5500

Page 1: ...USE AND CARE MANUAL GENERATOR READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in property damage serious injury and or...

Page 2: ...defects or other reproductive harm For more information on California Proposition 65 go to www P65Warnings ca gov CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON WARNING The air fil...

Page 3: ...erence This manual should be considered a permanent part of the product and stay with it This manual should be available to anyone operating the product s it covers This manual should remain with the...

Page 4: ...cting Battery Electric Start Models Only 8 COMPONENT LOCATION 9 CONTROL PANELS 11 SCGH5500 11 SCGH8500 11 SCGH8500E 11 HOUR METER 12 Hour Meter 12 IDLE CONTROL 12 Idle Control 12 OPERATING CHECKLIST 1...

Page 5: ...stment 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 Generator Troubleshooting Chart 25 Engine Troubleshooting Chart 25 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION 26 Storing for Two Months or Less 26 Storing for More Than Two Months 27 Tran...

Page 6: ...nd are followed information about a specific hazard the consequences of the hazard and instructions on how to avoid the hazard Failure to heed these symbols and follow the instructions provided with t...

Page 7: ...ical product This generator may be equipped with a spark arrestor muffler If equipped the spark arrestor must be maintained in effective working order by the owner operator In the State of California...

Page 8: ...assemble your generator If you have any questions regarding the unpacking or assembly of your generator please have your model number and serial number ready then contact customer support at 1 877 36...

Page 9: ...et slide both M6x18 bolts through the rubber feet then through the support bracket and tighten M6 nuts onto the bolts to secure the assemblies Installing assembled bracket Slide both M8x16 bolts throu...

Page 10: ...contact with sulfuric acid always wear protective equipment when handling batteries If acid contacts skin flush are with cool water for 10 15 minutes Immediately remove contaminated clothing and thor...

Page 11: ...1 Frame 2 Fuel level indicator 3 Fuel tank cap 4 Fuel tank 5 Handle 6 Air filter box 7 EVAP carbon canister 8 Spark plug 9 Engine cylinder head 10 Wheels 11 Exhaust heat shield COMPONENT LOCATION 8 NO...

Page 12: ...Choke 14 Fuel valve 15 Starter recoil 16 Support bracket 17 Engine oil drain plug 18 Oil dipstick 19 Battery tray electric start models only 20 Control panel 21 Frame ground terminal 22 Spark arrestor...

Page 13: ...GH5500 17 5 amp SCGH8500 SCGH8500E 30 amp 5 Circuit breakers 20 amp 6 120v AC single phase 60hz duplex receptacle 5 20R 7 120v AC single phase 60hz receptacle L5 30R 8 Ground terminal 9 120v 240v AC s...

Page 14: ...r engine idle speed saves fuel reduces engine wear and lowers noise The engine speed will automatically increase when an electric load is applied to the generator To activate the idle control feature...

Page 15: ...ildings near the running engine Page 13 REV F 07 22 2021 Part Number 7115316 ENGLISH OPERATING CHECKLIST Location Only use the generator outside in a well ventilated area and always carefully consider...

Page 16: ...ceives proper instructions understands safe operation and has read the owner s manual before operating this product Do not let children operate the generator without parental supervision Keep young ch...

Page 17: ...o properly ground your generator will create an electrical shock hazard that could result in severe injury or death To prevent an electric shock hazard be sure to provide the correct ground for the de...

Page 18: ...and allow engine to dry before starting Keep a fire extinguisher handy while refueling Do not operate engine with leaks in the fuel system Do not store gasoline near other flammable materials Old gaso...

Page 19: ...l E15 E20 and E85 are not approved fuels and should not be used 4 Do not to fill the fuel tank above the maximum fuel level to allow room for fuel expansion For fuel capacity see the SPECIFICATIONS se...

Page 20: ...vary depending on the engine temperature If starting a cold engine move the choke lever towards the closed position If starting a warm engine move the choke lever towards the open position Attempting...

Page 21: ...he engine is running move the choke lever towards the open position 8 Allow the engine to warm up and the idle to stabilize before connecting any devices or turning the idle control switch on 2 The en...

Page 22: ...att circular saw running on 120 volts will draw 8 3 amps 1000 watts divided by 120 volts equals 8 3 amps 3 Understanding Device Surge Most electric devices require more power to get started than they...

Page 23: ...ric Skillet 1250 Freezer 700 Furnace Fan 3 5 HP 875 Garage Door Opener 500 750 Hair Dryer 1200 Hand Drill 250 1100 Device Running Watts Hedge Trimmer 450 Impact Wrench 500 Iron 1200 Jet Pump 800 Lawn...

Page 24: ...tart Models Manual Start Models 2 Turn off the engine NOTE This manual covers generator models that feature both electric and manual start Refer to the CONTROL PANELS section of this manual to determi...

Page 25: ...ll parts of the generator except engine Please refer to the engine manual for engine maintenance information Engine Maintenance Refer to the engine manual for all engine maintenance information Cleani...

Page 26: ...ne idle speed is set at the factory and should not require user adjustment Tampering with the governor can damage your engine and or generator and will void the warranty ACID Improper adjustment of th...

Page 27: ...ow engine oil Check the oil level and fill as needed per the engine manual Spark plug in bad condition Inspect clean set gap or replace the spark plug per the engine manual Fuel old or stale Remove st...

Page 28: ...ls remove the battery and place it on a smart charger per the MAINTENANCE section of this manual 7 Store the generator and battery in a clean dry area that is out of direct sunlight GASOLINE STORAGE I...

Page 29: ...e MAINTENANCE section of this manual 10 Clean the generator per the MAINTENANCE section of this manual 11 Store the generator and battery in a clean dry area that is out of direct sunlight 1 Place the...

Page 30: ...Page 28 REV F 07 22 2021 Part Number 7115316 ENGLISH WIRING DIAGRAMS SCGH5500...

Page 31: ...Page 29 REV F 07 22 2021 Part Number 7115316 ENGLISH SCGH8500...

Page 32: ...Page 30 REV F 07 22 2021 Part Number 7115316 ENGLISH SCGH8500E...

Page 33: ...F 105 C 40 C Fuel Capacity 7 9 Gallons 30 Liters Engine Specifications Engine Model Honda GX270 Displacement 270cc Start Style Recoil Oil Capacity 1 16 Quarts 1 1 Liters Generator Set Frequency 60hz V...

Page 34: ...7115316 ENGLISH Generator Set Frequency 60hz Voltage 120v 240v Phase Single Running Watts 7000 Starting Watts 8500 Power Factor 1 0 Insulation Rate Class F 105 C 40 C Fuel Capacity 7 9 Gallons 30 Lit...

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Page 36: ...EFERENCE Part Number 7115316 ENGLISH REV F 07 22 2021 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in property damage...

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