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GEN1850 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions
Download Complete Product Manual/Parts List
Read and review all Warning labels on product and all Warning instructions in manual before operating generator.
Do not run the generator if you do not understand how to use it.
WARNING: NEVER use a generator inside a home or a garage, EVEN IF the doors and windows are open.
ONLY USE OUTSIDE and far way from windows, doors and vents leading into an enclosed area.
Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes. The generator produces an exhaust that contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
Do not attach a chain or rope to secure the generator to a post as this can be difficult to remove in the event of an emergency.
Specifications
• 2.8 HP OHV Engine
• Recoil Start
• Gasoline Engine
• 2 - 120 Volt A/C Outlets
• 1 - 12 Volt D/C Outlet
• 120 Volt/ 15A / 60 Hz
• EPA Approved
• 3,600 RPM / Single Phase
• Engine Run Time: 11 Hours @ 50% Load
• Oil Type: SAE10W-30 Oil (Must add BEFORE first use)
• Oil Capacity: 13.5 fluid oz (0.40 L)
• Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline octane rating of 87 or higher
• Fuel Capacity: 2.3 Gallon Fuel Tank
• Spark Plug: E6TC spark plug included
(Comparable: Bosch W7BC, Champion L92YC, NGK BP6HS)
• Battery: Not Required (this is Recoil Start Only)
• Mobility Kit: This model is not designed to include Mobility Kit
• Warranty: 90 day limited
Using My Generator
- How do I prepare my generator for use?
- Where should I set up my generator?
- How do I start my generator?
- How do I plug devices into my generator?
- Can I connect my generator to my house?
- What can safely be plugged into my generator?
- How do I stop my generator?
Generator Care & Maintenance
- How do I clean the carburetor?
- How do I clean & care for my generator?
- How often should the oil be changed?
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Summary of Contents for Buffalo Sportsman GEN1850
- Page 1 GEN1850 FAQ Sportsman Generator GEN1850 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Download Complete Product Manual/Parts List HERE Read and review all Warning labels on product and all Warning instructions in manual before operating generator. Do not run the generator if you do not understand how to use it. WARNING: NEVER use a generator inside a home or a garage, EVEN IF the doors and windows are open.
- Page 2 Using My Generator - How do I prepare my generator for use? Step 1 - Add Oil This generator requires engine oil to function. Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. When new from the package, this generator contains no oil in the engine crankcase.
- Page 3 - How do I start my generator? If you are using your generator for the first time, please see the process listed under the heading "How do I prepare my Generator for its first use?" under the section "Preparing My Generator For Use" , and then proceed to the steps below. First, follow the steps below to verify your generator is ready for use and then follow the procedure for starting your generator.
- Page 4 - How do I plug devices into my generator? Plug appliances into the correct outlet. Connect standard 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz loads to the 120 Volt outlets. Connect 12 Volt, DC loads to the 12 Volt outlet. Even though this generator has an overall rated wattage of 1850, do not attempt to draw more than 1500 Watts from the 120 Volt outlet. Draws higher than 1500 Watts will damage this generator and void the warranty.
- Page 5 Generator Care & Maintenance - How do I clean the carburetor? Turn off the fuel petcock on the gas tank. Place drip pan underneath the carburetor and pull the rubber fuel hose off. Open the drain screw on the side of the fuel bowl and let the fuel drain out. Remove the two thumbscrews holding the air filter cover on and remove cover, foam element and plastic screen.
- Page 6 - How do I change the oil in my generator? The oil level in this generator should be checked before each use. When the oil level is low, add oil until the level is sufficient to operate this generator. The oil capacity for this Model GEN1850 1850 Surge Watts / 1500 Running Watts Portable Generator engine is 13.5 fluid oz. (0.40 L). To drain the oil from this generator: The oil needs to be drained from the crankcase only if it has become gummy or has been contaminated with water, dirt or debris.
- Page 7 The air and gas flow ratio of the carburetor may need to be reset. To reset, adjust the fuel screw on the carburetor. Turn the screw clockwise until it bottoms out, and then turn it counter clockwise 2 -1/2 full turns. When it comes to quality generators, Buffalo Corporation is the brand you can depend on.