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79988 QUIET INVERTER GENERATOR 4000W INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAVE THIS MANUAL ! You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures and warranty. Put it and the original sales receipt in a safe dry place for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS Symbol Definitions Symbol property or Statement Revolutions Per Minute Horsepower WARNING marking concerning Risk of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields. Read the manual before set -up and/or use. WARNING marking concerning Risk of Hearing Loss. Wear hearing protection.
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Setup precautions 1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Do not store fuel or other flammable materials nearby. 2. Have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby. 3.
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SAFETY 2. Never use a generator indoors, including in garages, basements, crawl spaces and sheds. Opening doors and windows or using fans will NOT prevent carbon monoxide build up in the home. 3. When using generators, keep them outdoors and far away from open doors, windows, and vents to avoid toxic levels of carbon monoxide from building up indoors.
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SAFETY 24. Keep access doors on enclosures locked. 25. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection during use. 26. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. Caution is necessary when near the engine’s magneto or recoil starter.
SAFETY Parallel Kit precautions TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, AND GENERATOR AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE: 1. Follow parallel Kit instructions provided with Kit for connection and use of a parallel Kit. 2. Connect only an approved Predator Parallel Kit (sold separately) to the Parallel Kit Terminals. 3.
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SAFETY Set up READ THE ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND FIRE: Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
SETUP OPERATION READ the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. PRE-Start Checks Inspect Engine and Generator looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before set up and starting. If any problems are found, do not use equipment until fixed properly.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting the Engine Before Starting the Engine a. inspect the generator and engine. b. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. c. Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of both stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline and oil. Manual Start 1.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Allow the engine to run for several seconds. Wait for the output light to light up. 5. Then, move the combination switch slowly to its run position. Move solwly NOTE: Moving the Combination Switch too fast could stall the Engine. IMPORTANT: Allow the Engine to run at no load for five minutes with no load a er each start-up so that the Engine can stabilize.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Connecting 230VAC Loads to the Generator Overload Light NOTE: The OVERLOAD light may turn on for a few seconds as a large device starts up. This is normal for loads approaching the capacity of this Generator. 1. The total combined load through the outlet on the Generator must not exceed the running power of the unit. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stopping the Engine To stop the Engine in an emergency, turn the Combination Switch off. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure to shut off the Generator: 1. Turn all electrical load devices off and unplug them from the Generator. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING: Turn the Combination Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug cap before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EQUIPMENT FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Checking and Filling Fuel WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM FIRE: Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut the engine Off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke. 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AIR Filter Element Maintenance 1. Remove the Access Panel on the right side of the Generator. 2. Remove the Air Filter Cover and the air filter elements and check for dirt. Clean as described below. Air filter cover 3.
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST E-BATTERY ASSY NO. Description Positive wire assy. Hexagonal flange nut Battery assy. Hexagonal bolt Battery band Negative wire assy. Hexagonal flange bolt F-TOOLS NO. Description Plastic bag Extension bar Sleeve Screwdriver Tool bag...
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