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OWNER'S MANUAL & OPERATION INSTRUCTION INVERTER GENERATOR SAVE THIS MANUAL: This manual contains important information regarding safety,operation, maintenance and storage of this product. Before use, read carefully and understand all cautions, warnings, instructions and product labels. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
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Your servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns. Model: XL8000ii Starting Watts: 7500W Running Watts:...
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INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this generator safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........5 SYMBOLS ...................8 ELECTRICAL ..................9 FEATURES ..................11 ASSEMBLY ..................14 OPERATION ..................15 MAINTENANCE .................22 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............28 PARTS ASSEMBLY ................29 PARTS LIST ..................30...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: WARNING: National Electric Code requires Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator generator to be grounded to an indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. approved earth ground. Before using Generator exhaust contains high levels the ground terminal, consult a qualified of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous electrician, electrical inspector, or local gas you cannot see or smell.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release Do not operate while barefoot. pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap. Do not operate generator when you are tired or under the influence of ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Place the generator on a flat, stable surface with a slope of no more than WARNING: 4°. When this generator is used to Operate outdoors in a well-ventilated, supply a building wiring system: well-lit area isolated from working generator must be installed by a areas to avoid noise interference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not smoke when filling the Operating voltage and frequency generator with gasoline. requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior Shut down the engine and allow to to plugging them into this generator. cool completely before adding Damage may result if the equipment gasoline or lubricant to the generator.
ELECTRICAL GENERATOR CAPACITY Make sure the generator can supply enough running (rated) and starting (max.) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps. Select the items you will power at the same time. Total the running (rated) watts of these items.
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ELECTRICAL Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have. Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly). Plug in and turn on the next load. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.
FEATURES FUEL GAUGE FUEL TANK CAP FUEL TANK PANEL RIGHT MAINTENANCE COVER (For Air filter / Spark plug / Battery) WHEEL MUFFLER RECOIL HANDLE WHEEL LOCK LEFT MAINTENANCE COVER...
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR GENERATOR FUEL TANK The safe use of this product requires an To provide increased operating time, understanding of the information on the start with a full tank before operation. product and in this operator’s manual as Always refuel with the engine OFF and well as a knowledge of the project you cool.
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FEATURES STARTER GRIP MAINTENANCE COVER Used when the battery voltage is too low Open and close the maintenance cover to turn the starter motor. Pulling the for maintenance of the generator. starter grip to manual start the Open the right maintenance cover for: generator’s engine.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled. If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts Carefully remove the product and are replaced. Use of this product with any accessories from the box. Make damaged or missing parts could result sure that all items listed in the in serious personal injury.
OPERATION DANGER: DANGER: Failure to properly ground generator Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator can result in electrocution, especially if indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. the generator is equipped with a wheel Generator exhaust contains high levels kit. Call an electrician for local of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous grounding requirements.
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OPERATION CONNECTING BATTERY NOTE: Be careful not to short across the terminals when installing. Shorting the terminals together can WARNING: cause sparks, damage to the battery To reduce the risk of electrocution or or generator, or even burns or explosion, do not short circuit the explosions.
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OPERATION CHECKING/ADDING ENGINE OIL The generator is equipped with two handles for easy transport. Both handles should be used to move the generator. NOTICE: Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly filled with engine oil will result in equipment failure. Engine oil has a major influence on engine performance and service life.
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OPERATION OXYGENATED FUELS Replace and secure the fuel cap. NOTE: Always use unleaded gasoline NOTICE: with a pump octane rating of 86 or Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel higher. Never use old, stale, or containing greater than 10% ethanol) contaminated gasoline, and do not use in this product.
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OPERATION Unplug all loads from the generator. Place the low idle mode in the OFF position. (If you wish to use the low idle mode, turn the low idle mode to the ON position after the engine has warmed up for 2 or 3 minutes.) ...
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OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE WARNING: Remove any load from the generator. While operating and storing, keep at Turn the Main Switch to the OFF least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of position. this product, including overhead. Allow ...
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OPERATION PARALLEL OPERATION WARNING: (Optional) Improper connections to a building's Before connecting an appliance to either electrical system can allow currentfrom generator, make sure that the appliance the generator to backfeed into the is in good working order and that its utility lines.
MAINTENANCE Reinstall the air filter cover. WARNING: Reinstall the right maintenance cover. Tighten screws to secure. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other Right parts could create a hazard or cause maintenance product damage. cover GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep the generator in a clean and dry...
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MAINTENANCE Reach under the generator and remove the black rubber seal located below the oil drain plug. Place a suitable container underneath the generator to catch the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Remove the other black rubber seal located in the front the oil drain plug.
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MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT Attach the spark plug cap. The spark plug must be properly gapped Close the right maintenance cover. and free of deposits in order to ensure proper engine operation. If the engine is hot, allow it to cool before servicing the spark plug.
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MAINTENANCE Install the spark arrester in the Allow fuel to drain completely into reverse order of removal. container. Retighten drain screw securely. Turn the Multi-switch to the OFF position. TRANSPORTING Turn the Multi-switch to the OFF position.
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MAINTENANCE STORAGE When preparing the generator for storage, allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes then follow the guidelines below. STORAGE TIME PRIOR TO STORING Less than 2 months Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable ...
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: If a separate engine manual is provided for this generator, please follow the maintenance schedule provided in the engine manual instead of the maintenance information listed below. Before After 1st month Every 3 months Every 6 months Every year each use or 20 hours...
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START Possible Cause Solution Battery not charged. Charge battery. Engine switch is in the OFF position. Turn engine switch to the ON position. No fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale gasoline or water in gasoline. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Engine oil level is low.
PARTS LIST ITEM ITEM NAME ITEM ITEM NAME ENGINE Control panel assembly Hexagon flange nut Hexagon flange bolt Damping support Air guide hood assembly Plug Inverter left bracket Inverter damping pad Inverter right bracket Base plate assembly Inverter support/frame seat Hexagon flange nut Hexagon flange nut Fuel tank assembly...
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PARTS LIST ITEM ITEM NAME ITEM ITEM NAME Harness parts/ Positive Charging cable Clip nut Harness parts/grounding Hexagon flange bolts Voltage stabilizer module Hexagon flange bolt DC voltage stabilizer Handle bar holder Handle bar holder Activity pin Fastening spring Handle assembly Hexagon flange bolt Handle tube assembly Hexagon flange nut...
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