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Powermate CX6500E Owner's Manual

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DATE PURCHASED:______________
This product is not intended to be used in
a critical life support application. Failure to
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death or serious injury.
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1-800-445-1805
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  • Page 1 This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209a) Register your Powermate product at: www.powermate.com 1-800-445-1805 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1 Section 4 Maintenance and Introduction ........1 Troubleshooting ......13 Safety Rules ........1 Maintenance ........13 Safety Symbols and Meanings ..1 Maintenance Schedule ....13 Exhaust and Location Hazards ..2 Preventive Maintenance ....13 Electrical Hazards ......

  • Page 3: Section 1 Introduction And Safety

    Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Powermate prod- DANGER uct. This unit has been designed to provide high-performance, efficient operation, and Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, years of use when maintained properly.

  • Page 4: Exhaust And Location Hazards

    DANGER WARNING Injury and equipment damage. Do not use The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system as to render it generator as a step. Doing so could result in falling, unsafe or make it noncompliant with local codes and/or damaged parts, unsafe equipment operation, standards.

  • Page 5: Electrical Hazards

    Electrical Hazards WARNING DANGER Fire risk. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable. Do not operate indoors. Doing so Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, could result in death, serious injury, or terminals, and connections while generator property or equipment damage. (000281) is running will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Section 2 General Information And Setup

    120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle (NEMA L14-30R) Circuit Breakers (AC) Off/On/Start Switch 001603 Hour Meter Ground Terminal Figure 2-2. CX6500E Control Panel Choke Lever Fuel Tank Oil Drain Oil Fill Air Cleaner Recoil Handle Fuel Shutoff Valve...

  • Page 7: Know Your Generator

    Add Engine Oil Oil Type See chart in Oil Capacity 1.1 L (1.1 qt.) Run Time at 50% Load 9.75 Hours / 9.4 Hours * Go to www.powermate.com or contact an IASD for replacement parts. Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...

  • Page 8: Connection Plugs

    000844 AC at 30 Amps (or greater). See Figure 2-5. • CX6500E: Use this receptacle to operate Figure 2-6. 120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads NEMA L5-30 requiring up to 3240 Watts (3.2 kW) of...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    (11). 5mm Hex Key 10 x 13mm Wrench Spark Plug Wrench with Rod 3. Call Powermate Customer Service at 1- 800-445-1805 with the unit model and serial number for any missing carton con- tents. 4. Record model, serial number, and date of purchase on front cover of this manual.

  • Page 10: Battery Cable Connection (Electric Start Only)

    001597 Figure 2-7. Wheel, Handle and Foot Assembly Battery Cable Connection NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the engine, charge it with an appropriate 12V (electric start only) charger or manually start the generator and let run until charged. CAUTION Add Engine Oil Do not make battery connections...

  • Page 11: Fuel

    DANGER Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to 1/2 in. of top of tank to allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which will result in death or serious injury. (000166) Fuel requirements are as follows: •...

  • Page 12: Section 3 Operation

    Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions Grounding the Generator When In Use Call Powermate Customer Service at 1-800- 445-1805 with questions or concerns about The generator is equipped with a terminal for equipment operation and maintenance. the connection of a grounding electrode sys- tem.

  • Page 13: Know Generator Limits

    Know Generator Limits Edge Trimmer Overloading a generator can result in damage Electric Blanket to the generator and connected electrical Electric Nail Gun 1200 devices. Observe the following to prevent overload: Electric Range (per element) 1500 • Add up the total wattage of all electrical Electric Skillet 1250 devices to be connected at one time.

  • Page 14: Starting Pull Start Engines

    Starting Pull Start Engines IMPORTANT NOTE:Do not overload gener- ator or individual panel receptacles. These outlets are overload protected with push- WARNING to-reset circuit breakers. If amperage rat- ing of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly. breaker opens and electrical output to that Kickback could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 15: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    (000142) IASD. See the emissions warranty. • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. NOTE: Call Powermate Customer Service at • Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on 1-800-445-1805 with questions about compo- dirt, oil, etc.
  • Page 16 Change Engine Oil WARNING SAE 30 Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit. Failure to do so could result 10W-30 in death or serious injury. (000141) Synthetic 5W-30 When using generator under extreme, dirty, dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more frequently.

  • Page 17: Battery Replacement (If Applicable)

    Service Spark Plug To service spark plug: 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm). See Figure 4-4. 001796 Figure 4-5.

  • Page 18: Valve Clearance

    2. Remove retainer screw (C) from muffler • Replace fuel container if rust is present. outlet tube. Rust in fuel will cause fuel system prob- lems. 3. Remove screen (D) and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged. If • Cover unit with a suitable protective, mois- screen is not damaged, clean with com- ture resistant cover.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but 1. Circuit breaker OPEN. 1. Reset circuit breaker. AC output is not 2. Poor connection or defective 2. Check and repair. available. cord set. 3. Connect another device that 3. Connected device is bad. is in good condition.
  • Page 20 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No battery charge DC 1. Battery posts corroded. 1. Clean battery posts. output. 2. Bad battery cable. 2. Replace cable. 3. Defective battery. 3. Check battery condition. 4. Bad receptacle. Replace if defective. 4. Contact IASD. Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...

  • Page 21: Notes

    Notes Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...
  • Page 22 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...
  • Page 24 Part No. 10000001769 Rev. B 05/17/16 Powermate, LLC ©2016 Powermate All rights reserved. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Waukesha, WI 53189 No reproduction allowed in any form without prior 1-800-445-1805 written consent from Powermate.

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