Troy-Bilt 30247 Operator's Manual page 15

SPECmFmCATmONS
StartingVVattage ........................ i 3,500 watts
Wattage ................................ 8,000 watts
AC Load Current:
At i20Voits ........................... 66.6 Amps
At 240 Voits ........................... 33.3 Amps
Phase ..................................... H-phase
Rated Frequency ........................... 60 Hertz
Fuei Tank Capadty ....................... 7 U.S. gallons
Shpping'Woght ............................. H98 ibs.
GENERAL
MAmNTENANCE
RECOMMENDATmONS
The Owner/Operator is responsibie for maHqng sure that
ali periodk maintenance tasks are compieted on a timeiy
basis; that ali discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept dean and properiy stored. NEVER operate a
damaged or defective generator.
NOTE: Shouid you have questions about repiacing
components on your Troy-Biit generator_ piease cali
m -888-6 mm -6708 for assistance.
Engine Maintenance
See engine operator's manuai for instructions.
CAUTION
m
. Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
. Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OILTO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Generator Haintenance
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit dean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a dean dry
environment where it wili not be exposed to excessive
dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air
shots in the generator must not become cHoKed with snow,
Heaves or any other foreign materiai.
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to dean generator.
Water can enter engine fuei system and cause probiems. In
addition, if water enters generator through cooling air shots,
some of the water wili be retained in voids and cracks of
the rotor and stator winding insulation)A/ater and dirt
buiidup on the generator internai windings wili eventualiy
decrease the insulation resistance of these windings.
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTmNG OR HAKmNG REPAIRSTOYOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester_
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Battery Maintenance
Other than float charging, described eisewhere, no
maintenance is required for the starting battery. Keep the
battery and terminais dean and dry.
mMPORTANT: Battery charging shouid be performed in a
dry iocation, such as inside a garage.
Generator Cieanin
* Use a damp doth to wipe exterior surfaces cHean.
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DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive
vapor's,
DO NOT insert any obiects through cooling slots.
Use a soft bristie brush to ioosen caked on dirt or oii.
Use a vacuum cieaner to pick up bose dirt and debris.
Use How pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to biow
away dirt. Inspect cooling air shots and opening on
generator.These openings must be kept dean and
unobstructed.