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CX1400/3500/5500 Portable
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Generator
Owner's Manual
MODEL:________________________
SERIAL:________________________
DATE PURCHASED:______________
This product is not intended to be used in
a critical life support application. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
death or serious injury.
Register your Powermate product at:
www.powermate.com
1-800-445-1805
WARNING
001593
(000209a)

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  • Page 1 This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209a) Register your Powermate product at: www.powermate.com 1-800-445-1805 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1 Section 4 Maintenance and Introduction ........1 Troubleshooting ......14 Safety Rules ........1 Maintenance ........14 Safety Symbols and Meanings ..1 Maintenance Schedule ....14 Exhaust and Location Hazards ..2 Preventive Maintenance ....14 Electrical Hazards ......

  • Page 3: Section 1 Introduction And Safety

    Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Powermate prod- DANGER uct. This unit has been designed to provide high-performance, efficient operation, and Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, years of use when maintained properly.

  • Page 4: Exhaust And Location Hazards

    DANGER WARNING Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system as to render it as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged unsafe or make it noncompliant with local codes and/or parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result standards.

  • Page 5: Electrical Hazards

    Electrical Hazards WARNING DANGER Fire risk. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable. Do not operate indoors. Doing so Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, could result in death, serious injury, or terminals, and connections while generator property or equipment damage. (000281) is running will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Section 2 General Information And Setup

    Circuit Breakers (AC) On/Off Switch Hour Meter Ground Terminal Choke Lever 002339 Fuel Tank Oil Drain Figure 2-2. CX1400 Control Panel Oil Fill Air Cleaner Recoil Handle Fuel Shutoff Valve Battery Charger Circuit Breaker (DC) 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle...

  • Page 7: Know Your Generator

    Oil Capacity 0.4 L (0.4 qt.) 0.6 L (0.6 qt.) 1.0 L (1.0 qt.) Run Time at 50% Load 9.5 Hours 12 Hours 12.5 Hours * Go to www.powermate.com or contact an IASD for replacement parts. Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...

  • Page 8: Connection Plugs

    Connection Plugs 120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle Use a NEMA TT-30R plug with this receptacle. 120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Connect a suitable 3-wire cord set to the plug and to desired load. The cord set should be Receptacle rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps (or greater). The 120 Volt outlet is overload protected by a Figure 2-7.

  • Page 9: Remove Contents From Carton

    2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to assembly. Carton contents should contain Spark Plug Wrench with Rod the following: 3. Call Powermate Customer Service 1-800- TABLE 2. Accessories 445-1805 with the unit model and serial number for any missing carton contents.
  • Page 10 CX3500 Install frame foot assembly as follows: 1. Slide rubber foot (5), M6 nyloc nut (9), and Figure 2-11. foot spacer (4) onto M6 x 25 bolt (7). Install wheels as follows: 2. Align through holes in frame rail and 1.

  • Page 11: Add Engine Oil

    001592 Figure 2-11. Wheel, Handle and Foot Assembly (CX5500) Add Engine Oil CAUTION SAE 30 Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so 10W-30 could result in engine damage. (000135) Synthetic 5W-30 1.

  • Page 12: Fuel

    Fuel IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to pre- vent gum deposits from forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel DANGER hose or tank during storage. Alcohol- Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or extremely flammable and explosive.

  • Page 13: Section 3 Operation

    Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions Grounding the Generator When In Use Call Powermate customer service at 1-800- 445-1805 with questions or concerns about The generator is equipped with a terminal for equipment operation and maintenance. the connection of a grounding electrode sys- tem.

  • Page 14: Know Generator Limits

    Know Generator Limits Edge Trimmer Overloading a generator can result in damage Electric Blanket to the generator and connected electrical Electric Nail Gun 1200 devices. Observe the following to prevent overload: Electric Range (per element) 1500 • Add up the total wattage of all electrical Electric Skillet 1250 devices to be connected at one time.

  • Page 15: Starting Pull Start Engines

    Starting Pull Start Engines NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever to Full CHOKE and repeat starting instructions. WARNING IMPORTANT NOTE:Do not overload gener- Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly. ator or individual panel receptacles. These Kickback could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 16: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    IASD. See the emissions warranty. (000142) • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. NOTE: Call Powermate customer service at 1- • Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on 800-445-1805 with questions about compo- dirt, oil, etc.

  • Page 17: Change Engine Oil

    Change Engine Oil WARNING SAE 30 Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death 10W-30 or serious injury. (000141) Synthetic 5W-30 When using generator under extreme, dirty, dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more frequently.

  • Page 18: Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrestor

    Service Spark Plug 3. Remove screen (D) and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged. If To service spark plug: screen is not damaged, clean with com- 1. Clean area around spark plug. mercial solvent. 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. 4.
  • Page 19 • Cover unit with a suitable protective, mois- ture resistant cover. • Store unit in a clean and dry area. • Always store generator and fuel away from heat and ignition sources. Prepare Fuel System for Storage Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and damage fuel system components.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but 1. Circuit breaker OPEN. 1. Reset circuit breaker. AC output is not 2. Poor connection or defective 2. Check and repair. available. cord set. 3. Connect another device that is 3. Connected device is bad. in good condition.

  • Page 21: Notes

    Notes Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...
  • Page 22 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...
  • Page 24 Part No. 10000001749 Rev. B 05/17/16 Powermate, LLC ©2016 Powermate All rights reserved. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Waukesha, WI 53189 No reproduction allowed in any form without prior 1-800-445-1805 written consent from Powermate.

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