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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
VENTILATION
DUST, DIRT, RAIN,
AND SNOW
HIGH AND LOW
TEMPERATURE
OPERATION
Air temperature affects generator output.
Output drops 1% for each 10
°
temperature
rise above 60
°
F. Very low temperatures may
make the engine hard to start. See engine
Owner’s Manual for more information.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Powerfast portable generators are rugged
and compact. These models provide depend-
able, trouble-free service. The alternators are
brushless with revolving fields. Honda gaso-
line engines provide long life under heavy
use. Honda engines have overhead valves
(OHV). This provides high performance with
lower fuel consumption. These engines are
governed to maintain engine speed of 3600
RPM under load. 3600 RPM engine speed
provides 120/240V, 60 Hz power.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Circuit breaker protection
• Spark-arresting muffler (except model
PGH11000IE)
• Large fuel tank
• Oil alert system
• Electric starter
• 15-Amp ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) receptacle
UNPACKING
1.
Remove generator from carton.
2.
Remove any protective packaging ap-
plied to generator for shipment.
3.
Check for loose or missing parts. Check
for shipping damage. If any parts are
missing or damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought generator.
4.
Battery cables are supplied. These
cables are in a separate bag inside
generator carton. You must install
these cables to engine. See Battery,
pages 7 and 8, for installation instruc-
tions.
This generator needs cooling air to run prop-
erly. Never block free-flowing, cooling air
to generator. Overheating will occur with-
out cooling air. This will damage the gen-
erator. Keep generator at least three feet
away from any object.
DANGER: Use only in well-
vented areas. Make sure area has
plenty of free-moving, fresh, out-
side air. Never run generator in
an enclosed or confined area.
Never run generator inside occu-
pied building. Engine exhaust
contains poisonous carbon mon-
oxide gas. Overexposure will
cause loss of consciousness and
will lead to death.
Do not use generator in extremely dusty or
dirty conditions. This will severely affect its
life. Keep generator clean. Do not allow
dust, dirt, rain, or snow to collect on it.
Protect generator from outdoor elements.
WARNING: Do not use gen-
erator outdoors in rain or snow.
Do not use generator near stand-
ing water or snow. Do not use if
generator is wet or damp. Oper-
ating generator in these condi-
tions increases the risk of elec-
trocution. Severe injury or death
can occur.
