Table Of Contents - Guardian ULTRA SOURCE 004582-2 Owner's Manual

Introduction ................................................................... 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................................................. 2
Section 1 - General Information ................................. 4
1.1 Unpacking ............................................................................. 4
1.1.1 Accessory Box ........................................................ 4
1.2 Assembly .............................................................................. 4
1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit ....................................... 4
1.2.2 Assembling the Handle ........................................... 4
1.2.3 Battery Connection ................................................. 5
Section 2 - Operation .................................................. 6
2.1 Know the Generator ............................................................. 6
2.2 Cord Sets and Connector Plugs ........................................... 7
2.2.1 120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle ................... 7
2.2.2 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Receptacle ...................... 7
2.2.3 120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle ................................ 7
2.2.4 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp, Receptacle ........................ 8
2.2.5 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle ............................. 8
2.2.6 120/240 VAC, 50 Amp, Receptacle ........................ 8
2.3 How To Use the Generator ................................................... 8
2.3.1 Grounding the Generator ........................................ 8
2.3.2 Connecting Electric Loads ...................................... 9
2.4 Don't Overload the Generator .............................................. 9
2.5 Wattage Reference Guide .................................................... 9
2.6 Before Starting the Generator ............................................ 10
2.6.1 Adding Engine Oil ................................................. 10
2.6.2 Adding Gasoline ................................................... 10
2.7 To Start the Engine ............................................................. 11
2.8 Stopping the Engine ........................................................... 11
2.9 Automatic Idle Control ........................................................ 12
2.10 Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer ........................................ 12
2.11 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System .................................. 12
2.11.1 Initial Start-up ....................................................... 12
2.11.2 Sensing Low Oil Pressure .................................... 12
2.11.3 Restarting ............................................................. 12
2.12 Charging a Battery ............................................................. 12

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Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System
Section 3 - Maintenance ........................................... 13
3.1 Maintenance Schedule ....................................................... 13
3.2 Product Specifications ........................................................ 13
3.2.1 Generator Specifications ...................................... 13
3.2.2 Engine Specifications ........................................... 13
3.3 General Recommendations ................................................ 14
3.3.1 Generator Maintenance ........................................ 14
3.3.2 To Clean the Generator ........................................ 14
3.3.3 Engine Maintenance ............................................. 14
3.3.4 Checking Oil Level ................................................ 14
3.3.5 Changing the Oil & Oil Filter ................................. 14
3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................... .15
3.4 Service Air Cleaner ............................................................ 15
3.5 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen ............................................. 15
3.6 Adjusting Valve Clearance .................................................. 16
3.7 General .............................................................................. 16
3.8 Long Term Storage ............................................................. 17
3.9 Other Storage Tips ............................................................. 17
Section 4 - Troubleshooting ...................................... 18
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................ 18
Section 5 - Electrical Data ........................................ 19
Section 6 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists .......... 22
Section 7 - Warranty .................................................. 32