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Section 1 – General Information
Recreational Vehicle Generator
The manufacturer does not recommend using
any gasoline containing alcohol (such as “gaso-
hol”). If using any gasoline containing alcohol, it
must not contain more than 10 percent ethanol,
and it must be removed from the generator dur-
ing storage. Do NOT use any gasoline containing
methanol. If using gasoline with alcohol, inspect
more frequently for fuel leaks and other abnor-
malities.
1.5.2 OPTIONAL PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM
This generator is equipped with a liquid propane (LP)
gas fuel system. LP gas is usually supplied as a liquid
in pressure tanks.
The generator requires a vapor withdrawal type fuel
system. This type of gaseous fuel system uses the
vapors forming above the liquid fuel in the storage
tank. Air temperature around the storage tank must
be high enough to sustain adequate fuel vaporization.
In colder climates, it may be necessary to use an inde-
pendent heat source to be sure the fuel sufficiently
vaporizes in the storage tank.
LP gas may consist of propane, butane or a mixture of
the two gases. Propane vaporizes at temperatures as
low as -20° F (-29° C), but butane returns to its liquid
state when the temperature drops below about 32° F
(0° C). For that reason, a higher ratio of propane is
desired in the gas mixture when temperatures drop
below freezing.
1.5.3 FUEL CONSUMPTION
Gasoline is in gal/h.
LP is in gal/h and cf/h.
1.5.4 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with American
Petroleum Institute (API) Service Classification SF,
SG or SH. The recommended oil weights include the
following:
During summer months: SAE 30. An acceptable
substitute is SAE 10W-30.
During winter months: SAE 5W-30. DO NOT USE
SAE 10-W40.
Crankcase and oil filter capacity is approximately
1,400 mL or 1.5 U.S. quarts. Do NOT use special
additives. See "Checking the Engine Oil Level" and
"Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter" sections
for oil level check and fill procedures.
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1.5.5 ENGINE
Type of Engine ...................................GN-410, Single-cylinder
Cooling Method ........................................................Air-cooled
Rated Horsepower ........................................15 @ 4,200 rpm
Displacement .................................................................. 407cc
Cylinder Block ......................... Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve
Type of Governor .............................Mechanical, Fixed Speed
Air Cleaner ........................ Paper Element w/Foam Precleaner
Starter ....................................................... 12-volt DC Electric
Ignition System ..................... Solid-state w/Flywheel Magneto
Recommended Spark Plug
Champion ................................................................ RC14YC
AC .................................................................................. R45S
Fram Autolite .....................................................................65
Spark Plug Gap ....................................... 0.030 inch (76 mm)
Recommended Minimum Battery .............. 400 Cold-cranking
Amperes
1.5.6 GENERATOR
Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Output (Gasoline) ...........................4,800 Watts (4.8 kW)
AC Output (LP Fuel) .............................4,500 Watts (4.5 kW)
Rated Voltage ..................................................... 120 Volts AC*
Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Current (Gasoline) ....................................40 Amperes**
AC Current (LP Fuel) ...................................37.5 Amperes**
Phase .............................................................................. Single
Rotor RPM .......................................................................3,600
Number of Rotor Poles...........................................................2
Engine RPM .....................................................................2,571
Rated AC Frequency ....................................................... 60 Hz
Battery Charge Voltage ..........................................14 Volts DC
Battery Charge Current ................................2 Amperes (max)
Weight
Gasoline ..............................................................198 Pounds
LP Fuel ................................................................200 Pounds
Length ...................................................25.5 inches (648 mm)
Width ..................................................18.88 inches (479 mm)
Height .................................................16.75 inches (425 mm)
* All units are reconnectable to 120- and/or 240-volt, dual voltage
output. Units are no longer listed per RVIA/ANSI when recon-
nected for dual voltage output.
** If reconnected for dual voltage, the ampere rating for 240 volts
is 20 AC amperes for model 02010-2, and 18.8 AC amperes for
model 04164-3.
1.5.7 EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD
For non-handheld engines the Emissions Compliance
Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance
Label indicates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet Federal
emission requirements.
For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category
C=125 hours, B=250 hours, and A=500 hours.
For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C=250
hours, B=500 hours, and A=1000 hours.
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Model No Load 1/2 Load Full Load
02010-2 0.32 0.46 0.76
04164-3 0.47/17.05 0.72/3.06 1.25/45.35