WARRANTY are applicable to only those engine/generators sold or operated in the U.S.A. Notice: To the engines/generators exported to and used in the countries other than the U.S.A., warranty service shall be performed by the distributor in each country in accordance with the standard Subaru engine/ generator warranty policy as applicable.
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FORWARD Thank you for choosing a Subaru generator. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the Subaru generators. All information in this publica- tion is based on the latest production information available at the time of printing. Keep this owner’s manual at hand, so you can refer to it when needed.
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Subaru’s obligation under this Limited warranty shall be limited to the repair and replacement, at Subaru’s option, of any part or parts which upon examination is/are found, in Subaru’s judgment, to have been defective in material or work manship. It shall be a condition of Subaru’s obligation under this Limited Warranty that Subaru, directly or through one of its...
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The customer is responsible for all transportation charges in connection with any warranty work. Subaru reserves the right to modify, alter or improve any engines or parts without incurring any oblig ation to modify or replace, any engine or parts previously sold without such modification, alternation or improvement.
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Subaru’s obligation under this Limited warranty shall be limited to the repair and replacement, at Subaru’s option, of any part or parts which upon examination is/are found, in Subaru’s judgment, to have been defective in material or work manship.
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The customer is responsible for all transportation charges in connection with any warranty work. Subaru reserves the right to modify, alter or improve any engines or parts without incurring any oblig ation to modify or replace, any engine/generator or parts previously sold without such modification, alternation or improvement.
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WORLD WIDE SUPPORT Subaru Engines are supported through a network of dozens of wholesale distributors and thousands of service dealers worldwide. Please use the following contacts to find support nearest you. Global Distributor Locator: www.subaru-robin.jp/index_e.html North America: Subaru Robin America, Inc.
SYMBOLS Read Owner’s Manual Stay clear of the hot surface. Exhaust gas is poisonous. Do not operate in an unventilated room or enclosed area. Stop the engine before refueling. Fire, open flame and smoking prohibited. Plus ; On (Run) positive polarity Off (Stop) Battery Engine start...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words: ▲ DANGER Indicates a possibility of death or serious injury if instructions are not followed. ▲ WARNING Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury, loss of life and equipment damage if instructions are not followed.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please make sure you review each precaution carefully. ▲ DANGER Do not operate the generator indoors, in a garage, carport, basement or other con- fined space. Opening a garage door does not provide sufficient ventilation to prevent 3 ft. injury or death.
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▲ WARNING Do not operate in rain, wet or damp conditions, or with wet hands. The operator may suffer severe electric shock if the generator is wet due to rain or snow. ▲ WARNING If wet, wipe and dry it well before starting, Do not pour water directly over the generator, nor wash it with water. ▲...
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fuel tank capacity measured at a 20% incline is as follows: SGX3500 - 11.0 liter, SGX5000 - 20.0 liter, SGX7500 - 22.5 liter ** Dimensions and Dry Weight include battery and wheel kit, less extended handles...
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES UNPACKING This product requires some assembly. • Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the machine and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Description Bolt - 3/8-16 x 4-1/4 in Washer - 3/8 in Spacer - .38 in dia Wheel...
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NOTE: Do not put fuel or lubricant in the generator before installing the feet, wheels and handles. INSTALLING THE FEET ON THE FRAME Locate the following items: rubber feet (2) rubber support (2) lock nuts 5/16 (2) washers 5/16 (2) bolts 5/16 x 4 1/2 in (2) •...
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LOCKING THE HANDLE Locate the following items: handle lock pins (2) lanyards (2) • Attach the lanyard to the handle lock pin and the handle. • Extend the handle, then insert the pin through the hole in the handle and the generator frame to secure handle in place.
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CONTROL PANEL ( SGX3500 ) AC receptacle 20A Hour meter Earth ( ground) AC receptacle 20A AC circuit terminal breaker ( SGX5000 ) AC circuit breaker Hour meter Earth ( ground) AC receptacle 20A AC receptacle 20A terminal AC circuit...
Do not fill above the bottom of the fuel filter screen. Fuel Capacity US Gal.(L) Fuel tank cap Fuel filter screen SGX3500 ...... 4 gal. (11.0 L) SGX5000 ...... 7 gal. (20.0 L) SGX7500 ...... 8 gal. (22.5 L) FULL NOTE: Subaru recommends the use of Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer at every fill up to keep fuel fresh.
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CHECK GENERATOR SURROUNDINGS ▲ WARNING Make sure you review each warning in order to prevent fire hazard. • Keep area clear of flammables or other hazardous materials. • Keep generator at least 3 feet away from buildings or other structures. •...
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR • To ground the generator to the earth, connect the ground terminal of the generator to the grounding spike driven into the earth or to the conductor which has been already grounded to the earth. Grounding spike •...
C. Open the fuel valve and set the choke lever to the “START” position. Choke lever CLOSE OPEN START NOTE: If the engine is warm or the temperature is above 50°F, push the choke to the “RUN” position. D. [Recoil Starter model] Pull the starter handle slowly until passing the compression point (resistance will be felt), then return the handle to its original position and pull briskly.
USING ELECTRIC POWER ▲ WARNING • Make sure that the appliance is switched OFF before connecting it to the generator. • Do not move the generator while it is running. A. Check the voltage requirements of the appliance. Be sure to plug the appliance into the correct outlet to ensure proper voltage supply.
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*This NEMA L5-30R receptacle requires a custom cordset – parts can purchased at any local home center or hardware store. Or a pre-made cordset is available from Subaru that converts this receptacle to work with ordinary 120V plugs. ** This NEMA L14-30R receptacle requires a custom cordset – parts can purchased at any local home center or hardware store.
Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indicating voltage, cycles / Hz, amperage (amps) and electrical power needed to run the appliance or tool. Check with your nearest Subaru dealer or service center with questions regarding power surge of certain appliances or power tools.
• Electrical loads such as incandescent lamps and hot plates require the same wattage to start as is needed to maintain use. • Loads such as fluorescent lamps require 1.2 to 2 times the indicated wattage during start-up. • Loads for mercury lamps require 2 to 3 times the indicated wattage during start-up. •...
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION • Please have an authorized Subaru service dealer modify this engine if it is to be run continuously above 5000 feet (1500 meters). Failure to do so, may result in poor engine performance, spark plug fouling, hard starting, and increased emissions.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance is vital to safe and efficient operation of your generator. Check the table below for periodic mainte- nance intervals. The maintenance schedule indicated in the table is based on the normal generator operation. Should the generator be operated in extremely dusty condition or in heavier loading condition, the maintenance intervals must be shortened depending on the contamination of oil, clogging of filter elements, wear of parts, and so on.
Then squeeze the foam element(s) in a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Clean the air cleaner housing and replace the foam element(s) and the air cleaner cover. SGX3500 SGX5000 SGX7500...
Gap 0.6 to 0.7 mm ( 0.024 to 0.028 in. ) Spark Plug SGX3500 : NGK BR-6HS (Subaru Part No. 065-01401-50) SGX5000 : NGK BR-6HS (Subaru Part No. 065-01401-50) SGX7500 : NGK BR-6HS (Subaru Part No. 065-01401-50) CLEANING THE FUEL STRAINER Dirt and water in the fuel are removed by the fuel strainer.
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE The following procedures should be followed prior to storage of your generator for periods of 6 months or longer. • Drain fuel from fuel tank carefully by disconnecting the fuel line. Gasoline left in the fuel tank will eventually deteriorate making engine starting difficult.
When generator engine fails to start after several attempts, or if no electricity is available at the output socket, check the following chart. If your generator still fails to start or generate electricity, contact your nearest Subaru dealer or service center for further information or corrective procedures.
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