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Model: PG5000BiSRCO 5000 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...
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Safety Instructions Safety Precautions Before operating your generator, you must read and understand the manual and familiarize yourself with the safe operation practices. SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Safety Alert Symbol Electrocution Hazard Asphyxiation Hazard WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD: Engine exhaust contains carbon Burn Hazard.
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Safety Instructions WARNING Correct Usage Example location to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning • ONLY use outside and downwind, far away from windows, doors, and vents. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which • Direct exhaust away from occupied spaces. could cause burns, fire, or explosion resulting in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask a dealer or tests the air for dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. If dangerous contact your local Pulsar service center. levels of carbon monoxide are detected this generator will • Operate generator only on solid, level surfaces.
Components Before operating your generator, you must read and understand the manual and familiarize yourself with the safe operation practices. 1. Fuel Cap: Add unleaded fuel here. 7. Control Panel: The control panel contains the outlets and 2. Right Side Panel: Engine, air filter, carburetor, oil stick, and operational controls.
RPM to the minimum required for the ground the generator. current load. 3. Parallel Connectors: A compatible Pulsar Inverter Generator 14. Push Button Start/Stop: Push once to automatically start the can be connected for additional power output.
Specifications Model PG5000BiSRCO Engine Type Single Cylinder, Four Stroke, Air Cooled Gasoline Engine Displacement 192cc Rated Power (kW) Gasoline Peak Power (kW) Gasoline Rated Power (kW) LPG/Propane Peak Power (kW) LPG/Propane Rated Voltage 120V Rated Frequency 60Hz Phase Single Phase...
Preparation Preperation Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil; it must be properly filled with oil before operation. Unpacking 1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat surface. 2. Remove everything from the carton except the generator. 3.
Preparation NOTICE 4. Replace the fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline with a dry cloth then remove the cloth from the area. Check oil level often during the break-in period. Refer to the DANGER Maintenance section for recommended service intervals. CAUTION Do not overfill the gasoline the tank.
If the leak continues or if the the hose. leak is not at a fitting then DO NOT use the generator and contact an authorized Pulsar service center. WARNING OPEN Explosion hazard. DO NOT start generator if you smell propane.
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Preparation Grounding The Generator Attach grounding wire (if required by code) • Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding wire. • Connect the other end to a copper or brass grounding rod that’s driven into the earth. A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No.
Operation Generator Location Starting The Generator WARNING 1. Make sure the generator is on a solid, flat, level surface. 2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on. NEVER operate the generator inside any building, garage, 3.
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Operation DANGER 6. For Recoil Start Recoil Start: Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel resistance, let it retract then pull swiftly. If it fails to Fire and explosion hazard. Always turn the propane tank valve start successfully, wait for 3 seconds then repeat this step.
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Operation Stop The Engine 2. If the OVERLOAD light turns on and the generator stops producing power, it has been overloaded. 3. Turn off and disconnect all electrical devices and stop the 1. Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads. Never start engine.
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Operation High Altitude Operation Generator Capacity At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel NOTICE mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A Do not overload the generator's capacity. Exceeding your very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and generator's wattage capacity can damage the generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
Maintenance WARNING Turn the generator “OFF”, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug cable before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. EQUIPMENT FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or excess smoking occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
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Maintenance Checking and Filling Fuel WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM FIRE: Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut the engine off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke. 1.
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Maintenance Air Filter Element Maintenance 1. Allow the generator to cool completely. 2. Remove the Screws from the back of the generator. 3. Remove the Tail Pipe and Spark Arrestor. 1. Loosen screws and remove the Air Filter Access Panel on 4.
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Maintenance NOTICE Draining the Carburetor Use only BPR6ES (NGK) type spark plug or equivalent. Using Shut off gasoline flow by moving the fuel selector to LPG, place an an incorrect spark plug may damage the engine. appropriate container under the carburetor and carefully remove the drain bolt from the bottom of the carburetor bowl, allowing the 5.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Engine is running, but AC output is 1. Open circuit breaker 1. Reset circuit breaker not available 2. Poor connection 2. Check and repair 3. Defective cord set 3. Check and repair 4. Connected device is faulty 4.
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