Maintenance; Maintenance Recommendations; Maintenance Schedule; Product Specifications - DeWalt DXGNR 5700 Instruction Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Recommendations

Regular maintenance will improve performance and
extend generator life. See a qualified dealer for service.
Generator warranty does not cover items subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full warranty
value, operator must maintain generator as instructed in
this manual, including proper storage as detailed in Win-
ter Storage and Long Term Storage.
Call 1-888-431-6871 with questions
NOTICE:
about component replacement.

Maintenance Schedule

Follow maintenance schedule intervals, whichever
occurs first according to use.
Adverse conditions will require more fre-
NOTICE:
quent service.
All required service and adjustments
NOTICE:
should be each season as detailed in the
following chart.
Maintenance As
Each
Task Needed
Clean
Exterior X
Surfaces
Check
Engine Oil
Level
Clean Spark
Arrestor
Change
Engine Oil *
Clean/
Replace Air
Filter **
Replace
Spark Plug
Replace
Fuel Filter
Check/
Adjust
Valve
Clearance
***
* Change engine oil after first 30 hours of operation.
Change every month when operating under heavy load or
in high temperatures.
** Clean air filter more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
Replace parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance after first 50 hours of operation
and adjust if necessary.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
At Every
Every
100 Hours
Season
Use Hours
Yearly
X
X
X X
X
X
X
X

Product Specifications

Generator Specifications
Rated Power @1.0 Power
Factor
Surge Power
Rated AC Voltage
Rated AC Load (5.7 / 7.0)
Current @ 240V
Current @ 120V
Rated Frequency
Phase
Unit Weight
5700
7000
Unit Dimensions
** Operating Temperature Range: -18 deg. C (0 deg. F) to
40 Deg. C (104 Deg. F). When operated above 25 deg. C
Every
(77 deg. F) there may be a decrease in power.
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** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited
by, such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature,
or
altitude, engine condition, etc. Maximum power
decreases about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet above sea
level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10°
F) above 16° C (60° F) ambient temperature.
Engine Specifications
Displacement (5.7 / 7.0)
Spark Plug Part
Number
Spark Plug Type
Spark Plug Gap
Gasoline Capacity
X
Oil Type
Oil Capacity
Run Time (50% Load)
Battery (if equipped)

Preventive Maintenance

Dirt or debris can cause improper operation and equip-
ment damage. Clean generator daily or before each use.
Keep area around and behind muffler free from combus-
tible debris. Inspect all cooling air openings on generator.
WARNING
at any time and could result in death, serious injury and
unit damage.
Maintenance
5.7 / 7.0 kW**
7.125 / 8.75 kW
120/240
23.75 / 29.2 Amps**
47.5 / 58.3 Amps**
60 Hz @3600 RPM
Single Phase
74 kg (163 lb.)
81 kg (178 lb.)
L = 692mm (27.25") x W =
696mm (27.4") x H = 724mm
(28.5")
389cc / 420cc
0J00620106
NHSP LDF7TC
0.028-0.031 inch or (0.70-0.80
mm)
28.4 L (7.5 U.S. gallons)
Before Start-
See Chart in
ing Generator
1.0 Liters (1.06 qt.)
10.5 Hours
12 VDC, 10 Amp Hour
Do not insert any object through the
air cooling slots. Generator can start
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