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500Wi OM
CONTENTS
500Wi Digital Inverter Generator .................................................................................................................................... 1
Quick Start Guide ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Pre-Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Operation .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Shutdown .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 5
To ensure safe operation ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1
Control panel 500Wi .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2
Serial number and bar code identification and location ..................................................................................... 8
3.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ........................................................................................................................................ 9
3.1
Check the engine oil level .................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2
Check the fuel level ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3
Check the air cleaner ....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 12
4.1
Starting the engine ........................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2
High altitude operation ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3
Operating at extreme temperatures ................................................................................................................. 13
4.4
Generator use .................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.5
AC application .................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.6
Output and Overload Lights ............................................................................................................................. 16
4.7
DC application ................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.8
Low oil alarm system ....................................................................................................................................... 18
4.9
Economy switch ............................................................................................................................................... 19
4.10
Stopping the engine .................................................................................................................................... 19
5.
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1
Emission control system .................................................................................................................................. 20
5.2
Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................................................................... 22
5.3
Changing oil ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.4
Air cleaner service ........................................................................................................................................... 24
5.5
Spark plug maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 25
5.6
Spark arrestor maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 26
6.
TRANSPORTING and STORAGE ........................................................................................................................... 27
6.1
Transporting the generator .............................................................................................................................. 27
6.2
Short term storage of the Generator ................................................................................................................ 27
6.3
Infrequent use .................................................................................................................................................. 28
6.4
Exercising the Generator ................................................................................................................................. 28
7.
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................. 29
7.1
Engine will not start: ......................................................................................................................................... 29
7.2
Appliance does not operate ............................................................................................................................. 30
7.3
No output at the DC receptacle ....................................................................................................................... 30
8.
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 31
9.
WARRANTY AND CONSUMER INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 32
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT ......................................................................... 33
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ........................................................................................................ 34
10.
APPENDIX B - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ............................................................................................ 35
11.
APPENDIX C - SAFETY AND CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................... 36
