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Item # GEN1000I-PL

 

1,000 MAX WATTS INVERTER GENERATOR

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

R E A D   A L L   I N S T R U C T I O N S   A N D   W A R N I N G S   B E F O R E   U S I N G   T H I S   P R O D U C T .

 

This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. 

These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any 

time without prior notice. 

I F   T H E R E   I S   A N Y   Q U E S T I O N   A B O U T   A   C O N D I T I O N   B E I N G   S A F E   O R   U N S A F E ,   D O   N O T   O P E R A T E   T H I S   P R O D U C T !  

 

 

If you experience a problem, have questions or need parts for this product, call Customer Service at 

1-866-460-9436, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM 

Central Time

. A copy of the sales receipt is required. 

FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY – NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE. 

KEEP THIS MANUAL, SALES RECEIPT & APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

   

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65   

WARNING

:   

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide, which is 

known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 

 

 

 

 

2 YEAR LIMITED EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY 

 

THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA EMISSION STANDARDS UNDER 40 CFR 1054.625 .The emission-related limited warranty is valid for two (2) 
years. Keep the purchase receipt and mail in the product registration card for proof of purchase. Buffalo Corp limits emission-related warranty 
repairs to authorized service centers for owners located within 100 miles of an authorized service center. For owners located more than 100 
miles from an authorized service center, Buffalo Corp will, in its sole discretion, either pay for shipping costs to and from an authorized service 
center, provide for a service technician to come to the owner to make the warranty repair, or pay for the repair to be made at a local 
non-authorized service center. The provisions of this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states, excluding the states with high-altitude 
areas identified in 40 CFR part 1068, Appendix III. 

To exercise this warranty, DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER. Instead, call Customer Service toll free at 1-866-460-9436 (email address 
[email protected]) and you will be instructed on where to take the engine for warranty service. Take the generator and proof of purchase 
(your receipt) to the repair facility recommended by the Customer Service Representative. The warranty does not extend to generators 
damaged or affected by fuel contamination, accidents, neglect, misuse, unauthorized alterations, use in an application for which the product 
was not designed and any other modifications or abuse.   

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY    (30 Day Limited for Commercial/Rental Purpose) 

Generators are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 YEAR from date of original purchase. Buffalo 
Corp. is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of this product. Any implied warranties are limited 
to 1 YEAR as stated, or as otherwise stated, in this written limited warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 
or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. Buffalo Corp will repair or replace, at its 
discretion, any part that is proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use during the 1 YEAR warranty period. Warranty 
repairs or replacements will be made without charge for parts or labor. Parts replaced during warranty repairs will be considered as part of the 
original product and will have the same warranty period as the original product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have 
other rights that vary state to state. 

Summary of Contents for GEN1000I-PL

Page 1: ...an authorized service center provide for a service technician to come to the owner to make the warranty repair or pay for the repair to be made at a local non authorized service center The provisions...

Page 2: ...any questions regarding the hazard and safety notices listed in this manual and or on this generator call 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time Carbon Monoxide Gas When in operation the...

Page 3: ...el tank cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the fuel tank Avoid spilling fuel Do not fill the fuel tank above the upper limit line Gasoline may expand during operation Do not fill to the...

Page 4: ...ult circuit interrupter GFCI in highly conductive areas such as metal decking or steel work GFCIs are available in line with some extension cords Do not use this generator in wet conditions rain snow...

Page 5: ...to this generator Turn off all connected electrical devices before stopping this generator Usage Prolonged exposure to high noise levels can be hazardous to hearing Always wear ANSI approved hearing...

Page 6: ...verload indicator light 10 Oil warning light 11 Ground earth terminal 12 DC protector 13 DC receptacle 14 AC receptacle 16 Fuel filter 17 Fuel tank cap 18 Fuel pump 19 Recoil starter 20 Fuel cock 21 O...

Page 7: ...l The generator AC output automatically resets when the engine is stopped and then restarted The overload indicator light may come on for a few seconds at first when using electric devices that requi...

Page 8: ...devices OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE l Before starting the engine do not connect electric apparatus 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to the ON position 2 Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob clockwise to...

Page 9: ...ok Then you can connect the device NOTE l Turn the economic switches of two generators on or off at the same time l The two generator s parallel rated output is 90 of the total of two generator s rate...

Page 10: ...kfilter Replaceif necessary l Choke Checkchokeoperation l ValveClearance Checkandadjustwhenengineiscold l FuelLine Checkfuelhoseforcrackordamage Replaceifnecessary l ExhaustSystem Checkforleakage Reti...

Page 11: ...esult in overfilling and damage to the engine l Clean the oil filter every other 100 hr WASHABLE AIR FILTER Maintaining an air cleaner in proper condition is very important Dirt induced through improp...

Page 12: ...or repair 1 Remove the cover 2 Remove the muffler screen 3 Use the flathead screw driver to pry the spark arrester out from the muffler 4 Remove the carbon deposits on the muffler screen and spark ar...

Page 13: ...l tank 2 Remove the cover drain fuel from the carburetor by loosening the carb hose 2 ENGINE 1 Remove the spark plug pour in about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 motor oil into the spark plug hole and re...

Page 14: ...uous Operation 6 3 hr 50 load Lubricating oil SAE 10W30 Lubricating oil Capacity 7 5 ounce Starting System Recoil Starter Ignition system C D I Spark Plug Type CMR6A TORCH DIMENSION Net dimension L W...

Page 15: ...pour in about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 motor oil into the spark plug hole and reinstall spark plug Use the recoil starter to turn the engine over several times with ignition off Pull the recoil sta...

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Page 25: ...cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the power equipment engine owner you should however be aware that Buf...

Page 26: ...nty station 7 Buffalo Corp is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part 8 Throughout the engine warranty period stated above Bu...

Page 27: ...able 5 Crankcase breather assembly including a Breather connection tube 6 Fuel tank evaporative emissions control system including a Purge valves b Carbon canister c canister Mounting Brackets d Fuel...

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