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PORTABLE GENERATOR
Owner's Manual
GXS4900RC
Model# 2231002 REV00
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  • Page 1 PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner’s Manual GXS4900RC DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! CALL US FIRST 855-888-3598 FOR SUPPORT Model# 2231002 REV00 Model: Serial: Date Purchased: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE P/N: 32082-00000-00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction..........1 Do Not Overload Generator....21 Safety............1 Maintenance And Storage....22 General Safety Precautions....2 Maintenance Schedule......22 Unpacking the Generator.......7 Engine Maintenance......22 Parts Included........7 Engine Oil Level Check......22 Assembly..........8 Change Engine Oil........23 Install the Wheel Kit........8 Spark Plug Maintenance.......23 Install the Support Leg......8 Air Filter Maintenance......24 Battery Cable Connection......8 Battery Replacement......24...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Service at 855-888-3598, or which are known to the State of California to cause www.a-ipower.com for starting, operating and cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm. servicing procedures. The owner is responsible for To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, and proper maintenance and safe use of the unit.
  • Page 4: General Safety Precautions

    Asphyxiation Electric Shock Fire Hazard Hazard Hazard Hot Surface. Explosion Moving Parts Do Not Touch the Surface. Hazard Hazard Burn Hazard Kickback Operator’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Operate this product ONLY outside and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and vents to Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
  • Page 5 CORRECT USAGE Example location to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning • Operate generators outside and at least 20 feet away from any structure with exhaust pointed away from doors and windows. at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and vents INCORRECT USAGE Do not operate in any of the following locations: •...
  • Page 6 WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT WARNING • Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) cleaner are in place. will pull hand and arm toward engine • DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. faster than you can let go which could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT or sprains resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 7 • It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, DANGER Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any Contact with terminals, bare wires and forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered electrical connections when generator land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a is running will result in death or serious spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, injury.
  • Page 8 • DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other WARNING parts to increase engine speed. Generator supplies Medical and Life Support Uses. correct rated frequency and voltage when running • In case of emergency, call 911 immediately. at governed speed. •...
  • Page 9: Unpacking The Generator

    UNPACKING THE GENERATOR • Open carton completly. Remove and verify carton content prior to assembly. Your generator ships with following items. • Call our customer service at 855-888-3598 with the unit model and serial number for any missing item. • Record model, serial number, and date of purchase on front cover of this munual for your own record.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your generator requires some assembly prior to usage. CAUTION Assembly the generator will require lifting the unit. Always have assistance when lifting the generaotor. WARNING 뇈샽 25.400 Do not plug in or turn on the generator until it is fully assembled according to the instructions.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY NOTICE The generator is equipped with a battery charging feauture. Once the engine is running,a small charge will slowly recharge the battery. If you do not plan to use the generator for a long period of time,we recommend to DISCONNECT the battery plugs A and B to protect the battery from losing charge,You may also to use a battery float charger (not included) to maintain battery...
  • Page 12 Refer to the following instructions and pictures to Removal of Shipping Support Brackets remove the attached engine support brackets Before you can run your new generator, follow (red)(D) under the engine. these simple instructions: 1. Before filling the engine oil, tip the generator back The following items must be removed before running onto its recoil frame end as indicated in this your new generator.
  • Page 13: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 - Frame 9 - Air Filter 2 - Recoil Starter 10 - Engine 11 - Starting Dial Switch 3 - Control Panel 4 - Remote Holder 12 - Battery 5 - Fuel Tank 13 - Support Leg 6 - Fuel Cap 14 - Alternator Cover 7 - Fuel Gauge...
  • Page 14: Control Panel Features

    CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 1. Push-Button START/STOP: Push once to 8. Grounding Terminal: To ground the generator. automatically start the engine. Push again to stop 9. CO (Carbon Monoxide) WATCH-GUARD the engine. Indicator Light (Red for Shut off and Yellow for 2.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GXS4900RC 2231002 Model Number Starting Watts 4900W Running Watts 3900W Rated AC Voltage 120V Rated DC Voltage Rated Frequency 60HZ Phase Single Grounding System (AC) Neutral Floating Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke OHV Air Cooled Engine Displacement 223cc Starting System...
  • Page 16: Co Watch-Guard

    2-Blinking Yellow Light provides notification that a CO WATCH-GUARD fault has occurred and no longer provides protection. The generator is shutoff automatically and the yellow light will blink for at least five minutes after shutoff. Call A-iPower Customer Service 855-888-3598 for repair.
  • Page 17 sensor is working properly. The CO WATCH-GUARD must only be serviced by qualified technician to restore it to original settings. WARNING DO NOT modify or tamper with the Carbon Monoxide Detecting System (CO WATCH-GUARD). Not following these instructions could result in death or serious injury due to Carbon Monoxide detecting system malfunction. CO WATCH-GUARD will detect the accumulation of carbon monoxide from other fuel burning sources such as engine powered tools used in the area of operation.
  • Page 18: Add Engine Oil

    Add Engine Oil NOTICE We recommend using SAE 10W-30 APISJ oil for We consider the first 5 hours of run time to be the best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils break-in period for the unit. During the break in (APISJ or higher) are acceptable. Do not use special period stay at or below 50% of the running watt additives.
  • Page 19: Operation At High Altitude

    To operate at high altitudes A-iPower • If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet. The engine.
  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERATION Generator Location Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet styles. They’re designed to protect against virtually WARNING all short-duration voltage fluctuations. Make sure you review each warning in order to prevent fire hazard. Starting the Generator 1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface and well-ventilated location.
  • Page 21 6. Turn the starting dial switch to the “RUN” 7. Recoil start position. Move the choke lever to the “START” position. Pull recoil starter slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. 7. Remote start Turn and hold the REMOTE START switch for 5 seconds until the engine start.
  • Page 22: Connecting Electrical Loads

    Connecting Electrical Loads 2. Push STOP on the remote This unit has been pretested and adjusted to handle start key fob for 3 seconds. its full capacity. Before starting the generator, disconnect all loads. Apply load only after generator is running. Voltage is regulated via the engine speed adjusted at the factory for correct output.
  • Page 23: Low Oil Shutdown

    WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death or serious injury. DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “START” position. NOTE: Always ensure that the fuel valve is in the “OFF” position when the engine is not in use.
  • Page 24: Maintenance And Storage

    MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently Regular Maintenance will improve the performance when generator is used in dusty areas. and extend the life of your generator. Follow When generator has exceeded the maximum figures maintenance schedule intervals whichever occurs specified in the table, maintenance should still be first according to use.
  • Page 25: Change Engine Oil

    Recommended Engine Oil Type CAUTION 10W-30 Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. 5W-30 10W-40 1. Remove the oil cap (A) and wipe dipstick clean. 5W-30 Full Synthetic 2. Place a container underneath the oil drain plug to °F collect used lubricant as it drains.
  • Page 26: Air Filter Maintenance

    7. Tighten with wrench to compress washer. If spark Battery Replacement plug is new, use 1/2 turn to compress washer WARNING appropriate amount. If reusing old spark plug, use 1/8 to 1/4 turn for proper washer compression. Burn hazard. The battery contains sulfuric acid NOTE: (electrolyte) which is highly corrosive and poisonous.
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Spark Arrestor

    Cleaning the Spark Arrestor Intake Valve Exhaust Valve Valve 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before 0.004~0.006 inch 0.006~0.008 inch Clearance servicing the spark arrestor. 0.1~0.15 mm 0.15~0.2 mm 2. Loosen the screw (A) to be able to remove Torque 10-12 N·M 10-12 N·M...
  • Page 28 Long Term Storage (over one year) DRAINING THE FLOAT BOWL For long term storage, the gasoline tank and 1. Turn the fuel tank valve to the OFF position. carburetor must be drained of gasoline. 2. Locate the drain screw on the bottom of the 1 - After engine cools down, remove all gasoline carburetor float bowl.
  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine is running, 1. AC Circuit breaker is open. 1. Check AC load and reset circuit breaker. but no AC output is 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact customer service or authorized service center. available.
  • Page 30: Parts Diagram And Parts List

    PARTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST GXS4900RC PARTS DIAGRAM Page 28...
  • Page 31: Parts List

    Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. 30101-00070-00 Hex flange bolt M6*12 30101-00487-00 Hex flange bolt M10*15 20021-00009-00 Cylinder cover components 30136-00078-00 Aluminum gasket 34023-00016-00 Exhaust hose 34011-00105-00 Crankcase 34024-00003-00 Clamp 34007-00003-00 Oil seal 33048-00024-00 Cylinder head gasket 30101-00487-00 Hex flange bolt M10*15 34021-00010-00...
  • Page 32 Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. 34015-00026-00 Fine adjustment spring 34030-00010-00 Vibration damping support 34026-00007-00 Speed control rod 34030-00015-00 Vibration damping support A 34025-00003-00 Speed control arm components 34030-00020-00 Vibration damping support B 20029-13021-00 Generator assy. 30136-00014-00 Flat washer 30101-00086-00 Hex flange bolt M6*180 34023-00346-00...
  • Page 33: Circuit Diagram

    Circuit Diagram Page 31...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    Warranty Term ups resulting from improper maintenance. A-iPower will provide warranty for any of its products Additional exclusions - this warranty does not cover purchased through any authorized AiPower dealer in wearable parts such as filers, spark plugs, o-rings, North America to the original purchaser and will be batteries etc.
  • Page 35 Warranty limits and Implications and Consequential Damages A-iPower is not obligated to cover any loss of time, use of product, freight cost, or any other incidental or consequential claim from the use of this product. This warranty is in Lieu of all other warranties, express or implied.
  • Page 36 Fontana, CA 92337 USA Phone: 855-888-3598 support@a-ipower.com www.a-ipower.com...
  • Page 37 Features Product Appearance Warranty Ease of Maintenance Noise Level 5 . HOW LIKELY ARE YOU TO RECOMMEND A-iPOWER TO FAMILY OR FRIENDS? Extremely Not Likely Likely at all Privacy Statement: A-ipower is committed to respecting your privacy and to complying with the regulations regarding the protection of personal data.
  • Page 38 Fontana, CA 92337 USA Phone: 855-888-3598 support@a-ipower.com www.a-ipower.com...

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