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Table Saw (10”) 2000 (a)
Television 500
Toaster 1000
Vacuum cleaner 250
VCR 70
Water Heater 3000
Weed Trimmer 500
(a) Hard-starting motors require 3 to 5 times the rated
running watts.
(b) These loads may require up to 15 minutes to
restart due to its normal build up of compressor head
pressure.
NOTE: For extremely hard to start loads such as air
conditioners and air compressors, consult the equipment
dealer to determine the maximum wattage.
PRE-START PREPARATIONS
Your generator has been thoroughly tested prior to
shipment from the factory. A factory test report has been
included with thi s manual. However, damage can occur
during shipping, so be sure to check for damaged parts or
loose or missing nuts and bolts. If the aforementioned
problems occur, call Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810.
GROUNDING - All units must be grounded. Drive a
3/4” or 1” copper pipe or rod into the ground close to the
generator. The pipe/rod must penetrate moist earth.
Connect an approved ground clamp to the pipe. Run a no.
10 Ga. wire from the clamp to the generator grounding
post located on the control panel. Do not connect to a
water pipe or a ground used by a radio system.
CAUTION: The engine has been shipped without oil.
Fill the crankcase with oil before trying to start. Low oil
shut-down prevents your generator from starting without
sufficient oil.
OPERATING SPEED
The generator must be run at the correct speed in
order to produce the proper electrical voltage and
frequency. The speed of the engine was carefully adjusted
at the factory so that the generator produces the proper
voltage and frequency.
The output voltage should be checked to ensure the
generator is working properly before connecting a load to
the generator. Failure to do so could result in damage to
equipment plugged into the unit and possible injury to the
individual.
All engines have a tendency to slow down when a load
is applied. When the electrical load is connected to the
generator, the engine is more heavily loaded, and as a
result the speed drops slightly. This slight decrease in
speed, together with the voltage drop within the generator
itself, results in a slightly lower voltage when the generator
is loaded to its full capacity than when it is running with no
load. The slight variation has no appreciable effect in the
operation of motors, lights and most appliances. Electronic
equipment and clocks will be affected if correct RPM is not
maintained. See Load vs. Output chart.
Load Output
Percent of
Generator
Output
Speed
(RPM)
Frequency
(Hz)
Generator
Voltage at 120V
Receptacle
0 % 3780 63.0 129V
50 % 3600 60.0 120V
100 % 3480 58.0 112V
Output voltage should be checked periodically to
ensure continued proper operation of the generating plant
and appliances, it can be checked with a portable meter.
Frequency can be checked by using an electric clock with
a sweep second hand. Timed against a wrist watch or a
stop watch the clock should be correct within +/- 2 seconds
per minute. All speed setting adjustments should be done
by a qualified technician.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Make sure the generator is positioned on firm level
surface.
2. Check the crankcase for oil and maintain at a proper
level.
3. Check fuel level and fill tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline. Never fill fuel tank completely to the top. Always
wipe up and remove any spilled gasoline.
4. Make sure that the exhaust fumes are directed
away from people.
STARTING - MANUAL
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Turn gas line valve to ON position.
3. Turn key to the ON position.
4. For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke
position, for warm engine, move choke lever to half choke
or to RUN position.
5. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull.
6. When engine starts, move choke lever to RUN
position.
7. Loads may now be connected to generator.