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Page 1: ...or purchasing a model 9000 generator This manual provides information regarding the operation and maintenance of this product We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual Wen Power TM reserves the right to change this product at any time without prior notice Please keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the generator 04 06 ...

Page 2: ... to Run Essential Appliances During Power Outages 120 and240 VoltAC Outputs 12V 8 3A DC Output A VR Automatic Voltage Reguhttor Protects Generator from Overload or Short Circuit ElectricandManualStart Low OilAutomatic Shutoff 67rcuit Breakerfi_r Overload Protection 6 5 Gallon Fuel Tank Capacity Meets EPA Emission Standards ...

Page 3: ...ERATOR 20 MAINTENANCE ARE 20 Cleaning the Generator 21 Checking the Oil 21 Changing Adding Oil 21 Air Cleaner Maintenance 22 Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning 23 Spark Plug Maintenance 24 Emptying the Gas Tank 24 Changing the Battery 25 STORAGE TRANSPORT PROCEDURES 25 SPECIFICATIONS 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 28 WIRING DIAGRAM Error Bookmark not defined LIMITED WARRANTY FOR POWER PR...

Page 4: ...he product please call 800 232 1195 M F 8 5CT before using the generator AtLDANGER POISONOUS GAS Generators give off carbon monoxide a poisonous gas that can kill you quickly You CANNOT smell it see it or taste it ONLY run generator outdoors and away from air intakes open windows and garages Never use inside homes garages or sheds EVEN IF you run a fan or open doors and windows If you start to fee...

Page 5: ...ical system without a qualified electrician Such connections must comply with local electrical laws and codes Failure to comply can create a backfeed which may result in serious injury or death to utility workers Use a ground fault 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 in rainy or wet...

Page 6: ...generator can damage it or shorten its life Use generator only for its intended purposes Operate only on dry level surfaces Allow generator to run for several minutes before connecting electrical devices Shut off and disconnect any malfunctioning devices from generator Do not exceed the Wattage capacity of the generator by plugging in more electrical devices than the unit can handle Do not turn on...

Page 7: ...In additionto theabovesafetynotices pleasefamiliarizeyourselfwith thesafetyandhazardmarkings onthegenerator ...

Page 8: ...issing components DO NOT RETURN TO STORE please call 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CT for customer service ITEM LIST NEMA L14 30 plug for connecting 240 Volt electrical devices NEMA L5 30 locking plug for 120V devices 7 Foot Bracket Wheel x2 Spark plug wrench Handles x2 DC plug with wires Wheel axle Also included Assembly hardware Instruction manual Product registration card ...

Page 9: ...2 6 15 14 8 Electric Start Switch Used to start stop engine 9 120 Volt AC Receptacle Use to connect electrical devices that run 120 and Volt 60 Hz single phase AC current 10 Oil Fill and Dipstick Location tbr checking and filling engine oil 11 Power Indicators heen lights that turn on to indicate the output of power to each receptacle 12 12V Barrel3 For electric start 13 DC Receptacle provides 12V...

Page 10: ...r customer service WARNING This generator is heavy Some assembly procedures may require two people Attach Handles The handles attach to the generator frame at the same side as the recoil starter To attach the handles to the generator frame perform the following steps 1 Take one handle and line up the holes in the handle bracket with the holes on the generator frame as shown in figure 1 2 Slide a b...

Page 11: ...sing two bolts and two nuts 3 Slide the wheels onto the ends of the axle Secure each wheel with a washer and a nut as shown below 0 1 2 3 Figure 2 Attaching wheels Attach Foot The foot bracket attaches to the underside of the generator It attaches at the same side of the generator as the handles To attach the foot bracket 1 Lift the generator up by the handles and slide the foot bracket underneath...

Page 12: ...ARNING Battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas Keep battery away from spark flame or cigarette Do not connect or disconnect battery while generator is running Service or use battery only in well ventilated areas A WARNING Battery contains sulfuric acid Battery acid is poisonous Tilting the generator with the battery installed can cause battery acid to spill Wear protective clothing and eyewear wh...

Page 13: ...ns 17ooil in the crankcase User must add the proper amount ofoil before operating the generator for the first time The oil capacity of this engine crankcase is 37 fluid oz For general use we recommend 30W 4 stroke engine oil to fill the engine crankcase To add oil follow these steps 1 Make sure the generator is on a level surface 2 Unscrew the oil filler dipstick cap from the engine as shown in fi...

Page 14: ...t to overfill The capacity of the gas tank is 6 6 gallons 25L NOTE Gas can expand Do not fill the gas tank to the very top 4 Replace fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline with a dry cloth IMPORTANT Never use an oil gasoline mixture Never use old gas Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank Gas can age in the tank and make it hard to start up the generator in the future Never store generato...

Page 15: ...cant To check the oil level 1 Make sure the generator is on a level surface 2 Unscrew the oil filler dipstick cap 3 With a dry cloth wipe the oil off the stick on the inside of the cap 4 Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the cap and then remove again There should now be oil on the stick If there is no oil on the stick or oil only at the very end of the stick you should add oil until the...

Page 16: ...ore generator for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank Step 3 Ground the Generator aX WARNING Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electrocution Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding wire see figure 6 A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No 12 AWG American Wire Gauge stranded copper wire This grounding wire should be connected at...

Page 17: ...gged into electrical devices either directly or with an extension cord NEVER connect to a building electrical system without a qualified electrician Such connections must comply with local electrical laws and codes Failure to comply can create a backfeed which may result in serious injury or death to utility workers Use a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI in highly conductive areas such as met...

Page 18: ... are connected to the generator Such devices can make it difficult for the engine to start 2 Check that the generator is properly grounded see page 13 Ground the Generator 3 Check the oil and gas levels 4 Turn the fuel valve to the on position see figure 7 5 Move the choke rod to the closed position see figure 8 6 Turn the engine switch key to the on position 7 Pull on the recoil starter handle sl...

Page 19: ...Figure 7 Fuel valve positions CHOKE ROD OPEN CLOSE Figure 8 Choke positions STARTER GRI P Figure 9 Pulling the start cord 16 ...

Page 20: ...e listed by the device to start their motors The surge wattage ability of the generator covers this extra power requirement Rated Runnin_l Watta_le Maximum Watta_le 6500 7500 Sur_le Watta_le 9000 Figure 10 generator wattage The total running wattage requirement of the electrical devices connected to the generator should not exceed the rated wattage of the generator itself To calculate the total wa...

Page 21: ... 1500 3000 1800 1200 0 1000 1040 1200 1200 1300 0 900 0 500 0 0 600 0 0 0 0 NOTE The above wattage figures are estimates Try to check the wattage listed on your electrical device before consulting this chart Figure 11 Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices Once you have determined what electrical devices you will be powering with the generator connect these devices according t...

Page 22: ...Figure 13 for recommended cords based on the power requirement of the electrical device Device Requirements Amps Watts 120V 2 5 300 5 600 7 5 900 10 1200 15 1800 20 2400 25 3000 30 3600 40 4800 NR not recommended Watts 240 V 600 1200 1800 2400 3600 4800 6000 7200 9600 8 wire NR NR NR NR NR 175 150 125 90 Max Cord Length ft by Wire Gauge 10wire 12wire 14 wire 16 wire 1000 600 375 250 500 300 200 12...

Page 23: ...erator can cause the battery to drain Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery for storage After disconnecting the cable cover the free end with an insulator such as electrical tape MAINTENANCE CARE Proper routine maintenance of your generator will help prolong the life of your machine Please perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule in figure 14 _W If you have...

Page 24: ... Make sure the generator is on a level surface 2 Unscrew the oil filler dipstick cap see figure 15 3 With a dry cloth wipe the oil off of the stick on the inside of the cap 4 Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the cap and then remove again There should now be oil on the stick If there is no oil on the stick or oil only at the very end of the stick you should add oil until the engine cran...

Page 25: ... 30W 4 stroke engine oil When full the oil level should come close to the top of the oil fill opening see figure 17 FILLER CAP UPPER LEVEL J DRAIN PLUG Figure 16 Draining oil Figure 17 Adding oil NOTE Never dispose of used motor oil in the trash or down a drain Please call your local recycling center or auto garage to arrange oil disposal Air Cleaner Maintenance Routine maintenance of the air clea...

Page 26: ...irt and water that may be in your fuel tank before it can enter the engine To clean the fuel filter cup 1 Turn the fuel valve to the off position 2 Unscrew the fuel filter cup from the fuel valve using a wrench Turn the valve toward you to unscrew see figure 19 3 Clean the cup of all sediment using a rag or brush 4 Reinstall the fuel filter cup FUEL VALVE FUEL FILTER CUP 23 ...

Page 27: ...then re gap the spark plug 5 Screw the spark plug back into its place on the generator using the spark plug wrench Replace the spark plug cap PLUG CAP PLUG WRENCH Figure 20 Removing the spark plug 0 7 0 8 _ e 028 e _I JrO Figure 21 Measuring the spark plug gap Emptvin_ the Gas Tank Before storing your generator for extended periods of time you should drain your generator of gasoline To drain the g...

Page 28: ...erator will start manually using the recoil starter pull cord but will not start electrically with the key the battery may be drained In this case you can recharge the battery by starting the generator manually and allowing it to run for 20 minutes However if your battery will no longer hold a charge you may need to replace it To replace the battery 1 Disconnect the positive and negative cables fr...

Page 29: ... Single DC Output Rated Voltage 12 V Rate d Amperage 8 3A length 28 7 Dimensions in width 20 6 height 27 6 Dry mass 229 lbs Engine Engine type Ignition system Displacement Fuel tank capacity Oil capacity Run time on 50 load Noise rating 4 stroke OHV single cylinder with forced air cooling system non contact transistor 420 cm 3 25 L 6 60 US gal 1 1 L 37 fl oz 9 hrs 82 dB 26 ...

Page 30: ...retor or remove the Float stuck carburetor bowl and free the floater Remove carburetor bowl and inspect the float Replace Hole in the float float if fuel is inside it Contamination in carburetor built up at needle valve Open carburetor and clean needle valve Black smoke in Generator inclined oil enter exhaust combustion chamber Move generator to a leveled location Remove spark plug turn off engine...

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Page 32: ...r 1 Stator assy 2 M5 X 224 bolt 1 Rotor 2 M5X 12 screw 1 End cover 1 Wire connector 2 M5 X 16 screw 1 Voltage regulator 5 M5X 12 screw 1 Brush assembly Item Part 42 080265 100 1 43 SB06H9 44 080712 100 1 45 228001 248 1 46 214252 248 1 47 214251 248 1 48 214200 248 1 49 214001 248 1 50 214100 217 1 51 214500 248 1 52 D30510 53 000000 M 1 54 SB0635 55 080703 100 1 56 214003 248 1 57 214006 248 1 58...

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Page 35: ...rranty period as the original product To exercise the warranty DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER Instead call the toll free Customer Service number 888 315 3080 and you will be instructed on where to take the generator 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 generato...

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