Chicago Electric 65309 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions Download

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15,000 W, 540 RPM

PTO GeneRaTOR

65309

SeT uP, OPeRaTinG, and SeRvicinG

inSTRucTiOnS

using an engine indoors can KiLL YOu in

MinuTeS.
engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.

This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

neveR use inside

a home or garage,

even iF doors and

windows are open.

Only use OuTSide

and far away from

windows, doors, and

vents.

visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

Save ThiS ManuaL.

2008 by Harbor Freight Tools

contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of

Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for

assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Revised Manual 09k

Summary of Contents for 65309

Page 1: ...re using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual p...

Page 2: ...hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire serious injury and or DEATH The warnings and precautio...

Page 3: ...nsed electrician with a UL approved cut off switch that will automatically disconnect the home from the power grid when the generator is being used Check with the local utility company before having a generator hard wired to a building Make sure the generator is properly 8 grounded to avoid electrical shocks Connect a 6 ga or larger insulated copper wire to the Ground Con nection on the Control Pa...

Page 4: ...cemakers should 7 consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure Caution is neces sary when near the engine s magneto or recoil starter Use only accessories that are recom 8 mended by Harbor Freight Tools for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become ...

Page 5: ... one exten 3 sion cord to make up the total length make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required See Table A If you are using one extension cord 4 for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A If you are using an extension cord 5 outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indic...

Page 6: ...e 2 key after use Unconditioned electrical power can 3 damage sensitive equipment Use a line conditioner sold separately be tween this generator and the devices Maintain labels and nameplates on 4 the equipment These carry impor tant information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Store equipment out of the reach of 5 children Save these instructions ...

Page 7: ...nd 5 circuit breakers Use a 4 blade grounded connector to operate 125 250 V 60 Hz single phase loads requiring up to 50 Amps of current up to 12 000 Watts 12kW of power Use a connector rated to 250 Volts 50 Amps with a same rated 4 wire set The 50 Amp circuit break ers protect each hot line of the circuit Single 12V DC receptacle 6 Used to power 12VDC loads at 8 3 Amps Volt Frequency Time Digital ...

Page 8: ...haft b PTO guard c Set Up Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental starting Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its OFF position wait for the engine to cool and disable the engine before assembling or making any a...

Page 9: ...gle of the Drive shaft U joints Note Aligning the shafts minimizes tor sional forces which tend to topple the Generator Minimizing vertical angles reduces friction heat and wear on the U joints of the PTO shaft Attach the generator to the tractor us 5 ing all 3 connection points and appro priate hardware not included The connection method must prevent the generator from twisting during opera tion ...

Page 10: ...essing the 6 TEST button The green light on that outlet should go out Then press the RESET button The green light on that outlet should come back on If either GFCI outlet does not function as described have a qualified electri cian repair the generator before use With the devices turned OFF plug the 7 devices into the appropriate outlets CAUTION Do not plug in or unplug electrical loads while the ...

Page 11: ...10 V or the voltage requirement of attached devices remove some devices from the system to reduce demand on the generator WARNING To prevent serious injury from electric shock Use the GFCI unit properly If the power supply to either duplex outlet is interrupted there may be a short in the attached device s wiring that is tripping the GFCI unit Check all wiring connections carefully for moisture an...

Page 12: ...engine and equipment Perform regular visual inspection of 1 the Generator and PTO shaft Look for loose or broken wires or defective connections Check for missing cor roded or loose fasteners Be sure all shields and guards are in good condi tion Inspect for general condition and cleanliness Keep the generator clean and free of 2 dirt grease or debris Clean it regu larly and whenever it becomes dirt...

Page 13: ...gen erator Immediately after shutting down 3 while the oil is still warm remove the Oil Drain Plug 21 along with the Oil Fill Plug 31 to help the oil to drain Catch the draining oil in a suitable 4 container Dispose of the used oil properly After all the used oil has drained 5 replace and tighten the Oil Drain Plug 21 Slowly add SAE 90W Oil until the 6 oil is visible at least halfway up the Gearbo...

Page 14: ... clean dry cloth 2 Check and top off Gearbox oil level 3 Lubricate PTO shaft as explained 4 previously Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil 5 to all uncoated metal parts Cover and store in a dry well ventilat 6 ed area out of reach of children For cold weather operation store the 7 equipment in a cool dry area to prevent condensation and premature wear ...

Page 15: ...place rotor 5 Sparking at brushes Generator is overloaded 1 Brushes not seated properly 2 Brushes sticking in holder 3 Brushes worn to less than 3 8 4 Reduce load 1 Contour and re seat brushes 2 Remove brushes clean holder and 3 reinstall brushes Replace brushes NOTE Replace 4 brushes in pairs Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or generator PLEASE READ THE...

Page 16: ...put Shaft 1 27 Sealed Bearing 6306 2Z 1 28 Gasket 1 29 Gearbox Cover Plate 1 30 Oil Level Plug 1 31 Gearbox Oil Fill Plug 1 PARTS LIST Part Description Q ty 32 Control Panel Frame 1 33 Control Panel Window 1 34 Control Panel Gasket 1 35 GFCI Receptacle 2 36 Meter 1 37 Locking 125V Socket 1 38 250 V Socket 1 39 Circuit Breaker 50A 2 40 Circuit Breaker 30A 1 41 T Receptacle 1 42 Circuit Breaker 20A ...

Page 17: ...SKU 65309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ...

Page 18: ...SKU 65309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 18 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 19: ...llow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date...

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