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Model#GD400BN 4000 Watt Dual Fuel Inverter Generator OPERATOR’S MANUAL DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! Warning: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. STOP HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED SERVICE? 866-591-8921 support@pulsar-products.com...
All details and images in this Operator’s Manual are believed to be DANGER accurate at the time of publication. Pulsar Products reserves the right to make updates to this manual DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, at any time.
Safety Instructions Before operating your generator, you must read and understand the Operator’s Manual and familiarize yourself with the safe operation practices. NEVER use a generator indoors! Exhaust Avoid running the generator in the rain or and Carbon Monoxide can KILL YOU in very high, condensing humidity.
Names of Components Before operating your generator, you must read and understand the Operator’s Manual and familiarize yourself with the safe operation practices. Lifting Handle Fuel Tank Cap Left Enclosure Control Panel Recoil Start Spark Plug Access Rear Panel Right Enclosure Air Filter Access Oil Fill Access Muffler...
Control Panel LOW IDLE INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER FUEL SOURCE MULTI-SWITCH PARALLEL CONNECTION TO AVOID DAMAGE, DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT PARALLEL CABLES WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING.
Control Functions Overload Indicator (Red) Multi-Switch INDICATOR LIGHT OFF - Ignition circuit is off, the fuel valve is closed, the engine will not run. RUN – Ignition circuit is on, the fuel valve is open, the choke is open, and the engine runs normally. When the overload indicator illuminates, the generator has START (CHOKE) –...
AC problems are found, do not use the generator until it has been circuit breaker(s). repaired by an authorized Pulsar Products Service Center. Fuel CIRCUIT BREAKER Check fuel level; add if necessary.
Preparing Your Generator NOTICE 2)Disconnect all electrical loads, including parallel cables from the generator 3)Upper Left “Low Idle” rocker switch to ‘OFF’ Remove fuel tank cap and add gasoline to the red horizontal 4)Upper Right “Fuel Source” rocker switch to “GASOLINE” line.
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Starting The Generator 6)Connect the propane hose to the front panel propane inlet; tighten until snug STEP 2. Let the recoil handle retract completely. 7)Open the propane tank valve, be aware of any smell of gas and apply soapy water to the fittings to check for leaks. Only proceed if there are no leaks 8)Turn the Multi-Switch to ‘START’...
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Starting The Generator FUEL SOURCE STEP 2. Let the recoil handle retract completely. Fuel source rocker switch to ‘GASOLINE’ Pull cord to start the engine, wait for the green light OPEN STEP 3. Grasp the top handle securely and pull the recoil handle swiftly and completely;...
Shutting Down the Generator Connecting Loads to the Generator 1)Turn the Multi-Switch to "OFF" position ① Start the engine ② Move Energy Saving switch to "OFF" ③ Insert the plug(s) into AC outlet(s) ④ Make sure that AC indicator is illuminated ⑤...
Check - Adjust Valve Clearance ** Fuel Tank and Fuel Clean √ Filter ** Fuel Hose Inspection Every Two Years Remove Cylinder Head, Piston Carbon Every 125 hours Deposit ** ** These tasks should be completed by an authorized Pulsar service center.
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This carburetor is not adjustable, only maintenance and cleaning as soon as possible per the table above. are possible. We strongly recommend leaving this work to an DANGER authorized Pulsar Service Center. Oil Change Shut down the engine and allow it to cool before performing WARNING any service.
Service and Maintenance Fuel Filter Screen Air Filter A dirty air filter can cause poor performance and engine damage. DANGER Perform inspection and cleaning per the maintenance schedule on page 11. NEVER approach the generator while smoking or with any ignition 1.
5). Using a Phillips screwdriver, open fuel drain valve on the 1) Worn out engine carburetor and drain remaining fuel into an approved 2) Cylinder head bolts have loosened, have an authorized Pulsar gasoline container. Service Center re-torque them properly 6).
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