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ITEM # GEN1000I-SS

 

1,000 SURGE WATTS / 800 RUNNING WATTS 

GASOLINE INVERTER GENERATOR

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. 

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. 

IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO NOT 

OPERATE THIS PRODUCT!  

 

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, or the exhaust from this generator, may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of 

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 

Summary of Contents for GEN1000I-SS

Page 1: ...thout prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT 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 ...

Page 2: ...d 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 mater...

Page 3: ...enerator near open flame Do not smoke near this generator Always operate this generator on a firm level surface Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive Handling fuel can result in serious injury or burns Always shut down this generator before refueling Refuel in a well ventilated area Keep heat sparks and flame away while refueling and away from the location where gasoline is stored Never refue...

Page 4: ...ault 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 active sprinkler system wet hands etc Always keep this generator dry and operate it with dry hands Do not allow children or non qualified persons to operate this generator High Temperatures This gene...

Page 5: ...t turn on electrical devices until after they are connected 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 protection when operating or working around the generator when it is running Usage Avoid the use of extension cords if possible If you choose...

Page 6: ...at offers clean power for electronics 1 ENGINE SWITCH The engine switch controls the ignition system To Start generator turn POWER switch ON Then the engine can be started by sliding Choke lever to CHOKE then pull Recoil Allow engine to run for a few seconds then slide the Choke Lever to OFF To Stop generator press POWER switch to STOP The engine will not run 2 ECONOMY CONTROL SWITCH When the econ...

Page 7: ... on for a few seconds at first when using electric devices that require a large starting current such as a compressor or a submergible pump However this is not a malfunction 5 DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR The DC circuit protector turns off automatically when the load exceeds the generator rated output Reduce the load to within specified generator rated output if the DC circuit protector turns off 6 FUEL C...

Page 8: ...atus 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to the ON position 2 Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob clockwise to the OPEN position Turn the engine switch to the ON or RUN position 3 Turn the choke lever to the Close Choke position 4 PUMP the PRIMER button until the glass bowl is full 5 Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until resistance is felt This is the Compression point Return the handle to its origi...

Page 9: ...E CHART Regular maintenance is important for the best performance and safe operation Item Remarks Pre operation check daily Initial 1months or20Hr Every 3months or50Hr Every 6months or100Hr Every 12months or300Hr SparkPlug Checkconditionadjustgapandclean Replaceifnecessary l EngineOil Checkoillevel l Replace l l Oilfilter Cleanoilfilter l AirFilter Clean Replaceifnecessary l FuelFilter Cleanfuelco...

Page 10: ... engine for several minutes Then stop the engine and turn the fuel cock knob to OFF Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob clockwise 2 Loosen the screw and remove the cover 3 Remove the oil filler cap 4 Place an oil pan under the engine Tilt the generator to drain the oil completely 5 Replace the generator on a level surface 6 Add engine oil to the upper level 7 Install the oil filler cap 8 Install ...

Page 11: ...iscoloration and remove the carbon 3 Check the spark plug type and gap Standard Spark Plug CMR6A Spark Plug Gap 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in 4 Install the spark plug 5 Install the cover FUEL TANK FILTER 1 Remove the fuel tank cap and filter 2 Clean the filter with solvent If damaged replace 3 Wipe the filter and insert it Be sure the tank cap is tightened securely MUFFLER SCREEN l The engine and muff...

Page 12: ...n restart Safety device DC to OFF Press to reset the DC protector STORAGE Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration 1 DRAIN THE FUEL 1 Remove the fuel tank cap drain the fuel from the fuel 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 S...

Page 13: ...pm Fuel RegularAutomobileGasoline FueltankCapacity 0 55Gallon RatedContinuousOperation 6 3 hr 50 load Lubricatingoil SAE10W30 LubricatingoilCapacity 7 5ounce StartingSystem RecoilStarter Ignitionsystem C D I SparkPlug Type CMR6A TORCH DIMENSION Netdimension L W H 395 209 355 Overalldimension L W H 425 230 380 NetWeight 9 2Kg GrossWeight 11 4Kg l Specifications subject to change without prior notic...

Page 14: ... 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 starter until you feel compression Stop pulling Clean exterior of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor Store the generator in a dry well ventilated place with the cover place over it The generator m...

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Page 24: ...es Buffalo Corp must warrant the emission control system on your power equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your power equipment engine Where a warrantable condition exists Buffalo Corp will repair your power equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor Your emissions control system may i...

Page 25: ...has been designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and 2 is free from defects inmaterials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to conform with those regulations as may be applicable to the terms and conditions stated below The warranty period begins on the date the engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service The...

Page 26: ...ents proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part Throughout the engine warranty period stated above Buffalo Corp will maintain a supply of warranted part sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts Any replacement may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner Such use will not reduce the war...

Page 27: ...ir cleaner 3 Ignition system including a Spark plug b Ignition coil 4 Catalytic muffler assembly including a Muffler gasket b Exhaust manifold c Catalytic converter if available 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 Cap e Fuel Tank 7 Miscellan...

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