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Owner's Manual

50Hz XP Series Portable Generator

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DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES! ONLY use OUTSIDE far away 

from windows, doors and vents!

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 NOT INTENDED FOr USE IN crITIcAL LIFE SUPPOrT 

APPLIcATIONS.

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 SAVE this Manual. Provide this manual to any operator of 

the generator.

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Страница 1: ...ner s Manual 50Hz XP Series Portable Generator DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES ONLY use OUTSIDE far away from windows doors and vents Not intended for use in critical life support applications SAVE this Manual Provide this manual to any operator of the generator ...

Страница 2: ...tric Start Only 10 2 8 Starting Pull Start Engines 10 2 9 Stopping the Engine 11 2 10 Low Oil Level Shutdown System 11 2 11 Charging the Battery if equipped 11 Maintenance 11 3 1 Performing Scheduled Maintenance 11 3 2 Maintenance Schedule 11 3 3 Product Specifications 12 3 3 1 Generator Specifications 12 3 3 2 Engine Specifications 12 3 4 General Recommendations 12 3 4 1 Generator Maintenance 12 ...

Страница 3: ...ng technique that the manufacturer does not specifically recommend ensure that it is safe for others Also make sure the procedure work method or operating technique utilized does not render the generator unsafe THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS BASED ON MACHINES IN PRODUCTION AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION GENERAC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS MANUAL AT ANY TIME Safety Rules Throughout this pub...

Страница 4: ...ngerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases fuel leakage oil leakage etc On electric start models disconnect the POSITIVE battery cable from the engine starter OR the NEGATIVE battery cable from the battery terminal whichever is easier before transporting the generator EXHAUST LOCATION Hazards Never operate in an enclosed area or indoors NEVER use in the home in a vehicle or in partly ...

Страница 5: ...VER permit smoking open flames sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling gasoline Never add fuel while unit is running or hot Allow engine to cool completely before adding fuel Never fill fuel tank indoors Comply with all laws regulating storage and handling of gasoline Do not overfill the fuel tank Always allow room for fuel expansion If tank is over filled fuel can overflow onto a hot engine...

Страница 6: ...peat for other foot 2 Slide the axle through the holes on the axle brackets 3 Slide on one 5 8 flat washer thick the wheel and a 5 8 flat washer thin onto the axle 4 Secure with hair pin and repeat for the other wheel Figure 1 Wheel Assembly 1 2 2 battery connection NOTE The battery shipped with the generator has been fully charged A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for prolonge...

Страница 7: ...tenance Schedule and Engine Specification sections for details 8 Oil Filter See the Maintenance Schedule and Engine Specification sections for details 9 Oil Drain Use to drain engine oil 10 Oil Fill Add oil here 11 Air Filter Filters intake air as it is drawn into the engine 12 Recoil Starter Use to start engine manually 13 Muffler Quiets the engine 14 Spark Arrestor Reduces fire hazards by contai...

Страница 8: ...6 Operation Figure 4 6 400 Watt Control Panel 19 22 18 17 16 20 15 13 14 410cc Engine for 5 6 6 4 kW Models 7 8 11 9 12 10 Figure 5 Generator Controls ...

Страница 9: ...ds The maintenance hours are reset when the display shows 0000 0 NOTE The hour glass graphic will flash on and off when the engine is running This signifies that the meter is tracking hours of operation Figure 6 Hourmeter HOUR GLASS GRAPHIC RESET BUTTON IF EQUIPPED 0000 0 2 3 connection plugs 2 3 1 230 VAC 15 amp AS NZS 3112 receptacle This is a 230 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 15 A...

Страница 10: ...r ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator Please consult a qualified electrician electrical inspector or the local agency having jurisdiction In some areas generators are required to be registered with local utility companies If the generator is used at a construction site there may be additional regulations which must be observed 2 4 2 Connecting to a Building s Electrical Syst...

Страница 11: ... minimum American Petroleum Institute API Service Class SJ SL or better Use no special additives Select the oil s viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature also see chart Above 4 Deg C use SAE 30 Below 4 Deg C and down to 12 Deg C use 10W 30 Use synthetic 5W 30 for all temperature ranges SAE 30 10W 30 Synthetic 5W 30 Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been...

Страница 12: ...position If engine falters pull the choke knob back out to 1 2 Choke position until the engine runs smoothly and then to Run position 7 These portables are also equipped with a manual recoil starter which may be used if the battery is discharged IMPORTANT Do not overload the generator Also do not overload individual panel receptacles These outlets are protected against overload with push to reset ...

Страница 13: ...g charger into Battery Charger Input jack located on the control panel Plug wall receptacle end of the battery charger into a 230 Volt AC wall outlet Figure 12 2 Unplug battery charger from wall outlet and control panel jack when generator is going to be in use 3 Do not plug in the 12V battery charger adapter into the generator outlets while engine is running to charge the battery The generator ha...

Страница 14: ... and replace the air filter A new spark plug and a clean air filter assure proper fuel air mixture and help the engine run better and last longer 3 4 1 generator maintenance Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry Operate and store the unit in a clean dry environment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust dirt moisture or any corrosive vapors Cooling air slots in t...

Страница 15: ...0 0 80 mm 0 028 0 031 in Install the correctly gapped spark plug into the cylinder head Figure 13 Figure 13 Spark Plug Gap 3 4 7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully charged Caution must be taken when connecting the battery NOTE A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for prolonged periods of time The battery may have to be recharged befo...

Страница 16: ...ve spark plug 3 Remove the four screws attaching the valve cover s 4 Make sure the piston is at Top Dead Center TDC of its compression stroke both valves closed To get the piston at TDC remove the intake screen at the front of the engine to gain access to the flywheel nut Use a large socket and socket wrench to rotate the nut and hence the engine in a clockwise direction while watching the piston ...

Страница 17: ... stabilizer added to the gasoline to increase the life of the gasoline To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer as follows 1 Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank Use a commercially available non conductive vacuum siphon Drain fuel into approved container outdoors away from open flame Be sure engine is cool Do not smoke in the vicinity or ligh...

Страница 18: ... Over choking 9 Low oil level 10 Excessive rich fuel mixture 11 Intake valve stuck open or closed 12 Engine has lost compression 1 Turn Fuel Shut off to ON 2 Clean or replace air filter 3 Fill fuel tank 4 Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel 5 Connect wire to spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Drain fuel tank fill with fresh fuel 8 Put choke knob to No Choke position 9 Fill crankcase to proper ...

Страница 19: ... 17 Notes ...

Страница 20: ...Manual Part No 0K2057 Rev A 01 16 12 Printed in U S A ...

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