Table Of Contents; Introduction - Firman P08004 Owner's Manual

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Parts Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Wheel Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Support Leg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Handle. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control Programming . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Add Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Low Oil Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Add Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operation at High Altitude . . . . . . . . . . .14
Grounding. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .15
Connecting to a Building's Electrical
System.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 16
Generator Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .16

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a FIRMAN generator.
This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with
generator products and how to avoid them. This generator is designed and intended only for supplying
electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads, and is not
intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions
thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment. Save these original instructions for
future reference.
This manual covers operation and maintenance of the FIRMAN generators. All information in this
publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of approval for printing.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or other wise improve the generator and this
documentation at any time without prior change.
English
Starting the Generator (Recoil Start) . . 17
Starting the Generator (Electric Start) .. 18
Starting the Generator (Remote Start) . 19
Connecting Electrical Loads . . . . . . . .. . . 20
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Low Oil Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Do Not Overload Generator . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance And Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Maintenance .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 23
Change Engine Oil . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Air Filter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Spark Plug Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning Fuel Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester . . . 24
Generator Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Battery Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Parts Diagram and Parts List . . . . . . . . . . 28
Generator Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engine Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 29
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 32
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Important Safety Information
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