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Operator Manual IMPORTANT –Please make certain that persons who are to use this equipment thoroughly read and understand these instructions and any additional instructions provided prior to operation. Record the model and serial numbers of your Generator below: Model No. Serial No.
INTRODUCTION DANGER indicates-a-hazard which, avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Thank you for purchasing products from WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not Powertech, we appreciate your business. Our avoided, could result in death or serious injury. generator is a compact, high performance, CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, air-cooled, engine driven generator designed to...
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WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid WHEN TRANSPORTING, REPAIRING retraction) will pull hand and arm EQUIPMENT toward engine faster than you can • Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or let go which could cause broken with fuel valve OFF. bones, • DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious cause fuel to spill.
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CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could result in minor injury and/or generator could damage it and shorten its life. damage. • Use generator only for intended uses. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. • If you have questions about intended use, •...
SECTION 2 — GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 UNPACKING • Set the carton on a rigid flat surface. • Remove everything from carton except generator. • Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom. • Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit. 2.1.1 PACKING CONTENTS 1-Owner’s Manual 2-Wheels...
SECTION 3 — FEATURES AND CONTROLS Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ENGINE SWITCH MUFFLER VOLTMETER...
SECTION 4 — PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION • regular UNLEADED gasoline with ADDING ENGINE OIL generator engine. Do not use any fuel with more Please add properly oil before starting the than 10% added ethanol, and never use E85 fuel. generator. Use nonspecial additives.
SECTION — OPERATION Proper grounding of the generator will help prevent electrical shock in the event of ground fault condition generator connected 5.1 STARTING THE ENGINE electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps dissipate static electricity, which often builds up In ungrounded devices. WARNING Never start or stop the engine with electrical devices...
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Move engine choke lever to the OFF position . When engine starts, move choke lever to 1/2- CHO KE position until engine runs smoothly and then fully into ON position. If engine falters, move choke back out to 1/2- CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly and then fully into ON p o s i t i o n .
IMPORTANT Do not overload the generator. Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about three times more watts of power Also, do not overload individual panel for starting than for running. This surge of receptacles. These outlets are protected against power lasts only a few seconds when starting overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers.
SECTION 6 — MAINTENANCE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE 6.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6.2.1 Generator maintenance consists of keeping the Follow the calendar intervals shown below. unit clean and dry. Operate and store the unit in More frequent service required when a clean dry environment where it will not be operating in adverse conditions.
6.2.4 CHANGING THE OIL Change the oil after the first eight hours of operation, then every 50 hours thereafter. If running this unit under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, to change the oil more often. SPARK ARRESTOR 6.2.6 Sealing ring •...
SECTION 7 — STORAGE 6.4 VALVE CLEARANCE It is important to avoid gum deposits from forming After the first 50 hours of operation, check the in essential fuel system parts such as the valve clearance in the engine and adjust if carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage.
• The Company will not pay for repairs or To order replacement parts and adjustments to the product, or for any costs consumable parts, please contact Promate of labor performed without the Company's Service (details below) and be ready with prior authorization.
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