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Extension Cord Selection
Refer to the below table to ensure the extension cord used has the capacity to carry the required load. If the size of the
cable is inadequate it can cause a voltage drop, which can damage the electrical device and cord.
Current
Load (Watts)
(Amps)
120V
2.5
300
5
600
7.5
900
10
1200
15
1800
20
2400
25
3000
30
3600
Moving the Generator
•
Disconnect any electronic devices from generator then turn generator off.
•
Turn fuel valve to the "OFF" position.
•
Tilt generator until it balances on wheels. Roll machine to desired location.
•
If the generator must be carried, fold handle to the down position. Never lift or carry generator by its handle.
CAUTION!
Don't Overload Generator
Make sure you can supply enough rated watts and surge watts for all electrical devices connected to the generator. Rated
watts refer to the power a generator must supply to keep a device running. Surge watts refer to the power a generator
must supply to start an electrical device. This power surge for starting a device usually lasts between 2-3 seconds but this
additional output must be taken into account when selecting the electrical devices you plan to attach to the generator.
High Altitude Operation
At higher altitudes, the standard carburetor air/fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel
consumption will increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. Operation at an
altitude that differs from that at which this engine was certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to the carburetor. If you always operate your
generator at altitudes above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), have your dealer perform this carburetor modification. This
engine, when operated at high altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will meet each emission
standard throughout its useful life. Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease about 3.5%
for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no
carburetor modification is made.
Maximum Cord Length
240V
#8 Wire
600
X
1200
X
1800
X
2400
X
3800
X
4800
175 ft.
6000
150 ft.
7200
125 ft.
This product is heavy and may require more than one person to lift. Lift and lower with your legs
by bending at the knees, not your back, to avoid injury.
OPERATION
#10 Wire
1000 ft.
500 ft.
350 ft.
250 ft.
150 ft.
125 ft.
100 ft.
65 ft.
17
#12 Wire
#14 Wire
600 ft.
375 ft.
300 ft.
200 ft.
200 ft.
125 ft.
150 ft.
100 ft.
100 ft.
65 ft.
75 ft.
X
X
X
X
X
#16 Wire
250 ft.
125 ft.
100 ft.
50 ft.
X
X
X
X
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