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Model VI770 

Digital Inverter Generator

User’s Manual

January 2015

Summary of Contents for VI770

Page 1: ...Model VI770 Digital Inverter Generator User s Manual January 2015...

Page 2: ...owner s manual before operating this generator Operate only in well ventilated areas Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide and can be deadly Always stop engine before refueling Wait 5 minutes...

Page 3: ...Pre operation Check 5 Starting the Engine 6 Generator Use 7 Stopping the Engine 8 Maintenance 9 Transporting Storage 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications 12 Electric diagram 1 3 4 5 9 12 16 18 25 27...

Page 4: ...hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot The engine exhaust system will be heated during operation and remain hot...

Page 5: ...ation inspection before you start the engine You may prevent an accident or equipment damage Place the generator at least 1m 3ft away from buildings or other equipment during operation Operate the gen...

Page 6: ...caution Engine switch Air inlet These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read the labels and safety notes and precautions described in this manual carefully If a label...

Page 7: ...3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Chock lever Engine switch Fuel cap lever Oil filler cap Spark plug maintenance cover Muffler Maintenance cover Starter grip Control panel...

Page 8: ...oper speed to power of the electrical load when electrical appliance is connected This position is recommended to minimize the fuel consumption while in operation OFF Note Smart throttle system does n...

Page 9: ...ades CAUTION CAUTION Store and use the oil carefully in order to prevent dust or dirty flowing into the oil If oil is overfilled wipe it up at once Never mix different kinds of oil Remove and wipe the...

Page 10: ...e under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or alow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored Do not ov...

Page 11: ...body remove the air cleaner cover check the element Clean or replace the element if necessary CAUTION CAUTION Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of fuel that cont...

Page 12: ...l for the first time or after long term storage or after running out of fuel turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position then wait for 10 to 20 seconds before starting the engine 1 Turn the fuel cap...

Page 13: ...when the engine is warm or the air temperature is high 4 Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt then pull the starter grip briskly toward the arrow as shown below Do not allow the starter grip...

Page 14: ...jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screws If you always operate the generator at altitudes higher than 1 500m 5 000 feet above sea level have your authorized dealer perform these carburet...

Page 15: ...ould be available for the first 30 minutes For continuous operation do not exceed the rated power Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle Do not connect the generator to a hou...

Page 16: ...appliance and examine it for signs of malfunction 3 In order to acquire both the best effect and the maximum service life of the generator Usually the new generator should run 20 hours under 50 load t...

Page 17: ...after 4 seconds if not please contact your dealer 2 Start each engine according to STARTING THE ENGINE When the output indicator light green does not light and the overload indicator light red lights...

Page 18: ...elow a safe limit the Low oil alarm system will automatically shut down the engine the engine switch will remain in the ON position If the low oil alarm system shuts down the engine the low oil alarm...

Page 19: ...Engine switch Plug OFF To stop the engine in an emergency turn the engine switch to the OFF position IN NORMAL USE 1 Switch off the connected equipment and pull the inserted plug 2 Turn the engine swi...

Page 20: ...rn the cap lever fully counterclockwise to the OFF position OFF Fuel cap lever Be sure the fuel cap lever choke and the engine switch are OFF when stopping transporting and or storing the generator CA...

Page 21: ...g hours of operation to determine proper maintenance 2 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 3 These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer unless the owner has the proper tools a...

Page 22: ...thoroughly 4 Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level 5 Reinstall the left side maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw securely Engine oil capacity 0 15L Wash your hands with soa...

Page 23: ...Wash the element in a non flammable or high flash point solvent and dry it thoroughly d Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil e Reinstall the air cleaner element and the...

Page 24: ...e spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits 1 Remove the spark plug maintenance cover 2 Remove the spark plug cap 3 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base 4 Use the wrench to rem...

Page 25: ...ely tightened An improperly tightened plug can become very hot and possibly damage the generator Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range 7 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid...

Page 26: ...M6 bolts and remove the muffler the spark arrester and the muffler gasket WARNING If the generator has been running the muffler will be very hot Allow it to cool before proceeding The spark arrester m...

Page 27: ...remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen 4 Check the muffler gasket replace if damaged Reinstall the muffler gasket the spark arrester the muffler and the muffler protector in the revers...

Page 28: ...s or sparks in the area Drain screw When transporting the generator Do not overfill the tank there should be no fuel in the filler neck Do not operate the generator while it is on a vehicle Take the g...

Page 29: ...to the OFF position and tighten the drain screw securely E Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark plug 3 Change the engine oil 4 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oi...

Page 30: ...dirt from around the spark plug 2 Remove the spark plug and install the spark plug in the plug cap 3 Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder head to ground 4 Pull the recoil starter sparks should...

Page 31: ...al appli ance or equipment for any defects Take the generator to an authorized dealer NO Take the generator to an authorized dealer YES Replace the electrical appliance or equipment Take the electrica...

Page 32: ...n LxWxH mm in Dry weight kg lbs 1 55 3 60 65 410 220 360 10 5 Rated frequency Hz Rated voltage V Rated current A Rated rotation speed r min Rated output kVA Max output kVA Model Model Type Type Displa...

Page 33: ...30 30 12 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM...

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