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INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
and  MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TRI-FUEL
PORTABLE
GENERATORS

OWNERS MANUAL

HPS9000VE

MODELS
HPS6000HE/H
HPS9000VE/D
HPS12000HE/E

HPS6000HE

HPS12000HE

Summary of Contents for HPS12000HE/E

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATION and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS TRI FUEL PORTABLE GENERATORS OWNERS MANUAL HPS9000VE MODELS HPS6000HE H HPS9000VE D HPS12000HE E HPS6000HE HPS12000HE ...

Page 2: ...L NUMBER HERE No other HOME POWER generator has the same serial number as yours It is important that you record the number and other vital information here If you should ever need to contact us on this unit it will help us to respond to your needs faster MODEL______________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER _____________________________ PURCHASEDATE_____________________________ DEALER_________...

Page 3: ...fuels always present a hazard of possible explosion and or fire a Do not refuel when the engine is running or hot Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling b Keep fuel containers out of reach of children c Do not smoke or use open flame near the generator set or fuel tank d Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its proper use Fire extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are appropr...

Page 4: ... damage to the engine generator set DO NOT install and operate these portable generators in a small compartment i e generator compartment of vehicles motor homes or travel trailers These compartments will not allow enough free flow fresh air to reach the engine generator set for cooling and will cause the unit to overheat damaging both the engine and the generator Small compartments will also deve...

Page 5: ...minutes to insure that the unit you have received is the correct model and review the specification pages in this manual to insure that this unit fits your job requirements 3 After removing the engine generator from the carton locate and remove the shipping strap attached to the generator shock mount See attached tag for removal instructions UNIT CAPABILITIES Generator Connections The diagram belo...

Page 6: ...thout a battery on gasoline only Installation and servicing of batteries must be performed or supervised only by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries When installing or replacing batteries use the proper group size starting battery The battery should be a Maintenance Free lead acid design Deep cycle batteries will not wor...

Page 7: ... the engine the engine switch will remain in the ON position GASOLINE FUEL When using gasoline always use a good grade of unleaded fuel Leaded gasoline may be used if unleaded is not available Gasoline containing alcohol such as gasohol is not recommended However if gasoline with Ethanol is used it must not contain more than 10 percent Ethanol and must be removed from the engine during storage DO ...

Page 8: ... optional fuel solenoid DANGER PERSONAL INJURY Do not use galvanized pipe in the fuel line runs The galvanized coating will become eroded and flake off causing possible obstruction or damage to the regulator or fuel valve The obstruction could cause an inoperative engine or an explosive fuel leak Size of pipe required for generators operating on natural gas LP gas Length of Fuel Line Fuel Line Siz...

Page 9: ... the demand regulator 4 Reinstall the plastic plug in the regulator 5 Check to be sure the gasoline fuel valve is off 6 Fill the gasoline fuel tank 7 Turn on the gasoline fuel valve 8 Start the engine Optional Dolly Kit HPS9000 HPS6000 An optional dolly kit is available for these engine generator sets The dolly kit comes with instructions and parts list After installing the dolly kit file the inst...

Page 10: ...l with fresh oil d Remove the spark plug pour approximately 1 2 ounce 15 cc of engine oil into the cylinder and crank slowly to distribute oil Replace spark plug e Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder cylinder head fins blower housing rotating screen and muffler areas f Store in a clean and dry area OPERATING SPEED The engine generator must be run at the correct speed in order to produce the proper ...

Page 11: ...d local codes and regulations Check with local authorities before proceeding These generators come equipped with a 4 wire 120 240 volt receptacle designed to power both 120 and 240 volt loads There are 2 hots a neutral and a ground wire connection in the 4 wire 120 240 volt receptacle L14 30R This receptacle is protected by a double pole circuit breaker rated for generator output Below is a table ...

Page 12: ...r every 25 hours whichever occurs first Service more often if necessary Clean by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty replace the cartridge using only original equipment parts available at any engine service center Do not use petroleum solvents such as kerosene to attempt to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO...

Page 13: ...be removed every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS PROBLEM SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES Won t Start Low Oil Level Fouled spark plug Out of fuel Stop switch in stop position Wrong fuel pressure Fuel is shut off Runs rough Wrong fuel pressure Not enough fuel volume Fuel mixture not properly adjusted Gasoline carburetor gummed up Fuel filter plugged ___________...

Page 14: ...1315 00 Page 12 60707 123 DATE ITEM WORK PERFORMED ...

Page 15: ...enter Minnesota THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY To the extent permitted by law any and all warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particu lar purpose are limited to 12 months or 1000 hours which ever accurs first from date of purchase In no event is WINCO liable for incidental or consequential damages Note Some states do not allow limitation on the duration of implied w...

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