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  • Page 1 We Power Your World! Owner’s Manual of Generator for GN5250DCS Green-Power America, LLC...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual Products Service Information Green-Power America LLC thanks you for choosing a Green-Power America LLC product Please register your product within 10 days of purchase to ensure that you receive optimal service. Always keep copy of your original receipt. By registering your product, you are protected: 1.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5250W Dual Fuel Generator Table of Contents Topic Page Limited Warranty Specifications Safety Guidelines General Precautions Assembly and Installation Operation Inspection, Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage Carbon Monoxide Shut Off General Parts Listing WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MUANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/OR VOIDING OF YOUR WARRANTY.

  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    Owner’s Manual Limited Warranty WARRANTY POLICY -- GENERATOR Two(2)-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY or One(1)-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Green-Power America, LLC (GPA) provides Two(2)-Year or One(1)-Year (GPD1500 and GN1750D) limited factory warranty once consumers buy the generator from GPA or any of GPA partners in the United Sates.
  • Page 5 5250W Dual Fuel Generator Limited Warranty Contact GPA's Service Center and GPA will troubleshoot any issue via phone (Toll-Free: 877-834-4218) or e-mail (service@green-poweramerica.com ). If the issue is not fixed, GPA will, at its option, authorize evaluation, repair or replacement of the defective parts or components at a GPA Service Center. GPA will provide you with a case number.
  • Page 6 Owner’s Manual Limited Warranty --This warranty will not apply to parts and/or any labor of installation. --This warranty will not apply to parts and/or any labor if the product is deemed to have been misused, neglected, involved in an accident, abused, loaded beyond the product's limits, modified, installed improperly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    5250W Dual Fuel Generator Specifications AC electrical Current Output Running Watts 4250W(GAS)/3800(Propane) Starting Watts 5250W(GAS)/4750(Propane) Two 120V 20A NEMA 5-20 Receptacle Outlet one 120V/240V 30A NEMA L14-30R Receptacle DC electrical Outlet 12V@8.3A Gasoline engine Type 4-cycle OHV air-cooled recoil start Displacement 223cc Oil capacity...

  • Page 8: Safety Guidelines

    Owner’s Manual Safety Guidelines – Definitions This manual contains important information that you need to know and understand in order to protect YOUR SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following symbols help you recognize this information. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

  • Page 9: General Precautions

    5250W Dual Fuel Generator General Precautions WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TOOL AND/OR THE ITEM YOU ARE WORKING ON. DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
  • Page 10 Owner’s Manual General Precautions (cont’d) Gasoline and Oil (cont’d) • Fuel or oil spills must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose of fluids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal codes and regulations. Store oily rags in a covered metal container. •...
  • Page 11 5250W Dual Fuel Generator General Precautions (cont’d) Work Area • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
  • Page 12 Owner’s Manual General Precautions (cont’d) Electrical Safety (cont’d) • All connections and conduits from the generator to the load must only be installed by trained and licensed electricians, and in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal electrical codes and standards, and other regulations where applicable.
  • Page 13 5250W Dual Fuel Generator General Precautions (cont’d) Personal Safety (cont’d) • Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the power switch is in its “OFF” position, and disconnect the spark plug wire when not in use. • Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the generator on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the generator may result in personal injury.
  • Page 14 Owner’s Manual General Precautions (cont’d) Servicing Maintain labels and name plates on the generator and engine. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact our service center toll free immediately for a replacement. Generator service must be performed only qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
  • Page 15 5250W Dual Fuel Generator General Precautions (cont’d) Installation (cont’d) • If the generator is installed outdoors, it must be weatherproofed and should be soundproofed. It should not be run outdoors without protection to the generator and wiring conduit. • The generator might weigh over 100 lbs. Two or more people should assist when moving or lifting this product.
  • Page 16 Owner’s Manual General Precautions (cont’d) Mechanical (cont’d) • Do not operate the generator with safety guards removed. While the generator is running, do not attempt to reach around the safety guard for maintenance or any other reason. • Keep hands, arms, long hair, loose clothing, and jewelry away from moving parts. Be aware that when engine parts are moving fast they cannot be seen clearly.
  • Page 17 5250W Dual Fuel Generator General Precautions (cont’d) Extension Cord If an extension cord (not included) is used, make sure to use only UL approved cords having the correct gauge and length according to the following table: Nameplate Amps (@ full load) Cord Lengths 0 ft.- 50 ft.

  • Page 18: Assembly And Installation

    Owner’s Manual Assembly and Installation Unpacking 1. Remove the generator and loose parts box from the carton. Compare the Hardware Kit included with the inventory list below. Loose Parts (Wheel kit and handle) Check all loose parts against the following list. Contact your dealer toll free at 877.834.4218, if any of the parts listed below is/are not found.
  • Page 19 5250W Dual Fuel Generator Installation NOTE: PRIOR TO POWERING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT MAKE SURE THE GENERATOR’S RATED VOLTAGE, WATTAGE AND AMPERAGE CAPACITY IS ADEQUATE TO SUPPLY ALL ELECTRICAL LOADS THAT THE UNIT WILL POWER. IF POWERING EXCEEDS THE GENERATOR’S CAPACITY, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO GROUP ONE OR MORE OF THE TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT FOR CONNECTION TO A SEPARATE GENERATOR.
  • Page 20 Owner’s Manual Installation (cont’d) Supporting and Mounting Mount the generator on a concrete slab capable of supporting the weight of the generator. The slab must extend on all sides beyond the frame by at least one foot. Contact a cement contractor for slab specifications if necessary.

  • Page 21: Operation

    5250W Dual Fuel Generator Operation NOTE: THE PARTS LISTED ABOVE ARE HELPFUL FOR LOCATING THE CONTROLS MENTIONED BELOW GROUNDING Before Starting the Generator CAUTION: PRIOR TO FIRST USING THE GENERATOR, THE ENGINE MUST BE FILLED WITH HIGH QUALITY SAE 10W-30 GRADE ENGINE OIL. TO DO SO, UNSCREW AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S OIL DIPSTICK LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE.
  • Page 22 Owner’s Manual Operation(cont’d) Starting 1.Select Fuel Source: FOR GASOLINE: a. Switch the gasoline valve to ON position (Fig 8) b.Turn the Fuel Select Switch point to GAS (Fig 9) FOR LPG/PROPANE: a. Make sure the LPG hose is safely secured from the generator to the tank. b.
  • Page 23 5250W Dual Fuel Generator Operation (cont’d) STOPPING THE GENERATOR 1. Remove all connections from the control panel receptacles 2. Allow the generator to run at “no load” to reduce and stabilize engine and alternator temperatures. 3. If you operate with gas, switch the gasoline valve to OFF position(Fig 11)；...
  • Page 24 Owner’s Manual Operation (cont’d) Powering 120/240 Volt AC Tools And Equipment: 1. Prior to powering tools and equipment, make sure the generator’s rated voltage, and amperage capacity is adequate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will power. If total demanding power exceeds the generator’s capacity, it is necessary to remove one or more of the tools and/or equipment to another generator.

  • Page 25: Inspection, Cleaning, Maintenance And Storage

    5250W Dual Fuel Generator Operation (cont’d) Powering 12 Volt DC tools and Equipment: 1. Prior to powering tools and equipment, make sure the generator’s rated voltage, and amperage capacity (12V DC) is adequate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will power. If powering exceeds the generator’s capacity, it may be necessary to group one or more of the tools and/or equipment for connection to a separate generator.
  • Page 26 Owner’s Manual 4. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped. Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused. 5. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. (Correct as necessary by carefully bending the side electrode.) The gap （Fig 16）...
  • Page 27 5250W Dual Fuel Generator • Before each use, make sure the engine’s oil and gas levels are adequate. If necessary, fill the crankcase until the oil level is even with the oil hill hole and/or fill the fuel tank. • Before each use, remove all debris with a soft brush, rag, or vacuum. •...
  • Page 28 Owner’s Manual 3.Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil. The engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the element. 4. Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover Transporting/Storage When transporting the generator, turn the engine switch and the fuel valve OFF.
  • Page 29 5250W Dual Fuel Generator Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner*. Drain the carburetor float bowl. Drain the fuel sediment cup. Remove the spark plug. Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the 1 year or more cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the pull rope to distribute the oil.
  • Page 30 Owner’s Manual 3. Remove the spark plug, and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark plug. 4. Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this point, the piston is coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake and exhaust valves are closed.

  • Page 31: Carbon Monoxide Shut Off

    5250W Dual Fuel Generator CO-Seizer ™ CARBON MONOXIDE PROTECTING SYSTEM DANGER! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH FROM CARBON MONOXIDE INHALATION: The Carbon Monoxide sensor is an additional layer of protection only. Do not use the Generator in any area or situation that will allow carbon monoxide to accumulate.

  • Page 32: General Parts Listing

    Owner’s Manual General Parts Listing...
  • Page 33 5250W Dual Fuel Generator cylinder head system assy. GPA Parts No Description Parts No. BGH40025 GPG4000-A-01 CYLINDER HEAD COMP. GPG4000-A-02 FLANGE BOLT (M8X58) PGH49028 GPG4000-A-03 SPARK PLUG PGH44726 GPG4000-A-04 CYLINDER HEAD SEALING PAD PGH40075 GPG4000-A-05 HEAD COVER COMP. PGHA0650 GPG4000-A-06 HEAD COVER PACKING PGHA0675 GPG4000-A-07...
  • Page 34 Owner’s Manual assy. GPA Parts No Description Parts No. GPD5000-B-01 CYLINDER HEAD COMP. PGH48101 GPD5000-B-02 OIL LEVEL SWITCH ASSY. PGH44760 GPD4000-B-03 GOVERNOR GEAR ASSY. PGH45125 GPD4000-B-04 GOVERNOR SLIDER PGH45150 GPD4000-B-05 GOVERNOR ARM SHAFT PGH45650 GPD4000-B-07 SLIDER SHAFT PGH45200 GPD4000-B-08 DRAIN PLUG BOLT PGH40975 GPD4000-B-09 HEX HEAD FLANGE BOLT M6X16...
  • Page 35 5250W Dual Fuel Generator GPA Parts No Description Parts No. GPG4000-C-01 PGH46854 CRANK CASE COV ER GPG4000-C-02 PGH46934 CRANK CASE COV ER PAD GPG4000-C-03 PGH46902 OIL SCALE GPG4000-C-04 BALL BEARING(6205) PGH42133 GPG4000-C-05 OIL SEAL(φ25×φ41.25×6) PGH40925 GPG4000-C-06 DOWEL PIN (8×14) PGH41000 GPG4000-C-07 FLANGE BOLT(M8×28) PGH46875...
  • Page 36 Owner’s Manual GPA Parts No Description Parts No. GPG5000-D-01 CRANKSHAFT COMP. PGH48211 GPG4000-D-02 SEMICIRCLE KEY PGH48211-1...
  • Page 37 5250W Dual Fuel Generator GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GPG4000-E-01 PGH41327-1 COMPRESSION RING A GPG4000-E-02 PGH41327-2 COMPRESSION RING B GPG4000-E-03 PGH41327-3 OIL RING A GPG4000-E-04 PGH41327-4 OIL RING B GPG4000-E-05 PGH41300 PISTON PIN CLIP GPG4000-E-06 PGH41253 PISTON GPG4000-E-07 PGH41275 PISTON PIN GPD5000-E-08 PGH48171-1...
  • Page 38 Owner’s Manual GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GPG4000-F-01 PGHA0475 ROCKER ARM PIN GPG4000-F-02 PGHA0500 IN TAKE ROCKER ARM GPG4000-F-03 PGHA0515 EXHAUST ROCKER ARM GPG5000-F-04 PGH49035 PUSH ROD GPG4000-F-05 PGH40325 VALVE LIFTER GPD5000-F-06 PGH41902 CAMSHAFT GPG4000-F-07 PGH40300 OIL SEAL GPG4000-F-08 PGHA0150 I N .
  • Page 39 5250W Dual Fuel Generator GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GN5250-G-01 BGH76022.1.1 ELASTIC CYLINDRICAL PIN1 GN5250-G-02 BGH76076.1.2 WASHER ￠10 GN5250-G-03 BGH76076.1.3 PRESSURE SPRING GN5250-G-04 BGH76076.1.4 SPRING RETAINER GN5250-G-05 BGH76076.1.5 STARTER RATCHET GN5250-G-06 BGH76076.1.6 RETURN SPRING GN5250-G-07 BGH76076.1.7 RECOIL STARTER ROPE GN5250-G-08 BGH76076.1.8 REC OIL STARTER SPRING...
  • Page 40 Owner’s Manual GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GPG4000-H-01 BGH76120 FAN COVER COMP. GPG4000-H-02 FLYWHEEL SIDE PLATE PGH46163 GPG4000-H-03 PGH46186 SHROUD GPG4000-H-04 PGS40003 FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 12) GPG4000-H-05 PGS40007 FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 20) GPG4000-H-06 PGS40000 FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 10) GPG4000-H-07 PGS40019 FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 8 )
  • Page 41 5250W Dual Fuel Generator GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GN5250-I-01 PGH48503.1 CARBURETOR ASSY . GPG4000-I-02 PGH44128 CARBURETOR PAPER GASKET GPG4000-I-03 PGH44150 CARBURETOR INSULATING PLATE GPG4000-I-04 PGH44203 INTAKE PIPE GASKET GN5250-I-05 PGH48503.2 FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH GN5250-I-06 PGH48503.3 FUEL HOSE...
  • Page 42 Owner’s Manual GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GPG4000-J-01 FLYWHEEL PGH42461 GPG4000-J-02 PGH42475 FLYWHEEL NUT (M14X1.5 ) GPG4000-J-03 PGH42500 COOLING FAN GPG4000-J-04 PGH76129 STARTER PULLEY...
  • Page 43 5250W Dual Fuel Generator GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GPG4000-K-01 PGH44675.2-1 NOISE SUPPERSSOR CAP ASSY GPG4000-K-02 PGH44675.2-2 IGNITION COIL ASSY GPG4000-K-03 PGH44675.2-3 STOP SWITCH CORD GPG4000-K-04 PGH44675-3 STOP SWITCH CORD HOLDER GPG4000-K-05 BGS40009 FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 25)
  • Page 44 Owner’s Manual GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GPG4000-L-01 CONTROL UNIT ASSY. PGH45092 GPG4000-L-02 CONTROL BASE COMP. PGH45078-2 GPG4000-L-03 CONTROL AJUSTING SPRING PGH45078-3 GPG4000-L-04 PAN SCREW (M5 X 25) PGH45078-7 GPG4000-L-05 FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 12) PGS40003 GPD5000-L-06 THROTTLE RETURN SPRING PGH45503 GPG4000-L-07 GOVERNOR SPRING...
  • Page 45 5250W Dual Fuel Generator GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GN5250-M-01 PGH32652 AIR CLEANER COVER COMP PGH32726 FILTER ELEMENT PANEL GN5250-M-02 PAPER GN5250-M-03 PGH32725 ELEMENT FILTER GN5250-M-04 PGS70001 HEX HEAD BOLT M6X22 GN5250-M-05 PGH32675 INTAKE BACKFIRE PLATE GN5250-M-06 PGH32700 AIR CLEANER CASE COMP GN5250-M-07 PGH44107 GASKET...
  • Page 46 Owner’s Manual GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description AIR CLEANER COVER GPD4000-N-01 PGH32605 COMP PGH32605 FILTER ELEMENT PANEL GPD4000-N-02 PAPER GPD4000-N-03 PGH32605 ELEMENT FILTER GN5250-N-01 PGH32605 HEX HEAD BOLT M6X22 GN5250-N-01 PGH32605 INTAKE BACKFIRE PLATE GN5250-N-01 PGH32605 AIR CLEANER CASE COMP GN5250-N-01 PGH32605 GASKET...
  • Page 47 5250W Dual Fuel Generator GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GN5250-O-01 BGG21006.1 FUEL FILLER CAP COMP GPG4000-O-02 BGG21006.2 FUEL FILTER GN5250-O-03 BGG20558.1 FUEL TANK COMP. GPG4000-O-04 BGG64228 OVERFLOW VALVE GPG4000-O-05 BGH63687 FUEL TUBE A GPG4000-O-06 BGH43582 TUBE CLIP A GPG4000-O-07 BGH43602 FUEL TUBE D GPG4000-O-08...
  • Page 48 Owner’s Manual GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description BGG50200 GPG4000-P-01 ENGINE SWITCH ASSY BGG52950 GPG4000-P-02 DIGITAL METER GPG4000-P-03 BGG50705 EARTH TERMINAL 120V 20A NEMA 5-20 RECEPTACLE GPG4000-P-04 BGG53350 120V/240V 30A NEMA L14-30 RECEPTACLE GPG4000-P-05 BGG53400 DC SOCKET GPG4000-P-06 BGG53650 GPG4000-P-07 BGG52100 DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR GPG4000-P-08...
  • Page 49 5250W Dual Fuel Generator GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GN5250-Q-01 BGG40342 GENERATOR FRAME GPG4000-Q-02 BGG61006 BOTTON RUBBER A GPG5000-Q-02 BGG50068.2 CONTROL PANEL CASE...
  • Page 50 Owner’s Manual GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GPD5000-R-01 BGG11903.1.2 STATOR COVER GPD5000-R-02 BGG11903.1.3 STATOR ASSY. GPD5000-R-03 BGG11903.1.4 COOLING FAN GPG4000-R-04 BGG13100 BRUSH ASSY. GPG4000-R-05 BGS14022 TAPPING SCREW GPG4000-R-06 BGG13300 GENERATOR STAY GPG4000-R-07 BGS10001 NUT (5mm) GPD5000-R-08 BGG14052 FLANGE BOLT (M6X170) GPG4000-R-09 BGG12508 AUTO VOLTAGE REG.
  • Page 51 5250W Dual Fuel Generator GPA Parts No. Parts No. Description GPG5250-S-01 BGS61001 SPLIT PIN GPG6500-S-02 BGS20006.1.2 WASHER PLAIN GPD5000-S-03 BGG60649 WHEEL GPD5000-S-04 BGS42004 SHAFT GN5250-S-05 BGS61001 SPLIT PIN GN5250-S-06 BGG42113 HANDLE GN5250-S-07 BGS30019 BOLT(M8*40) GPG6500-S-08 BGS61005 RUBBER GPG6500-S-09 BGS20002 FLANGE NUT(M8) GPD5000-S-10 BGG42051 STANDER...
  • Page 52 Owner’s Manual Appendix: Major Warning Labels...
  • Page 53 5250W Dual Fuel Generator Distributed by: Green-Power America, LLC www. Green-PowerAmerica.com All copyright c is reserved by Green-Power America, LLC GPA reserves the right of any amendment on the manual without notice...

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