3250W Generator Table of Contents Topic Page Limited Warrant Safety Guidelines General Precautions Battery Assembly Operation Spark Plug Service Inspection, Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage Installation Compliance Specifications General Parts Listing WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING.
Owner's anual Limited Warranty Steele@ warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
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3250W Generator Limited Warranty (cont'd) THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: ,, Merchandise sold as reconditioned, used as rental equipment, or floor or display models. ,, Merchandise that has become damaged or inoperative because of ordinary wear, misuse, cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, freeze damage, use of improper...
Owner's anuaJ Safety Guidelines - Definitions This manual contains important information that you need to know and understand in order to protect YOUR SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following symbols help you recognize this information. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
3250W Generator General Precautions WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE iNSTRUCTiONS CAN ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TOOL AND/OR THE ITEM YOU ARE WORKING DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
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Owner's anual ,, Fuel or oil spills must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose of fluids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal codes and regulations. Store oily rags in a covered metal container. ,, Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the generator.
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3250W Generator General Precautions (cont'd) Work Area ,, Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ,, Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
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Owner's anual General Precautions (cont'd) Electrical Safety (cont'd) ,, All connections and conduits from the generator to the load must only be installed by trained licensed electricians, and in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal electrical codes and standards, and other regulations where applicable.
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3250W Generator General Precautions (cont'd) Personal Safety (cont'd) ,, Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the power switch is in its "OFF" position, and disconnect the spark plug wire when not in use. ,, Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the generator on.
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Owner's anuaJ General Precautions (cont'd) Servicing Maintain labels and name plates on the generator and engine. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact our service center toll free at 888=896=6881 immediately for a replacement. Generator service must be performed only qualified repair personnel.
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3250W Generator General Precautions (cont'd) Installation (cont'd) ,, if the generator is installed outdoors, it must be weatherproofed and should be soundproofed, should not be run outdoors without protection to the generator and wiring conduit. ,, The generator weighs 1001bs (approx). Two or more people should assist when moving...
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Owner's anuaJ General Precautions (cont'd) Mechanical (cont'd) ,, Do not operate the generator with safety guards removed. While the generator is running, do not attempt to reach around the safety guard for maintenance or any other reason. ,, Keep hands, arms, long hair, loose clothing, and jewelry away from moving parts.
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Genera[ Precautions (cont'd) Extension Cord If an extension cord (not included) is used, make sure to use only UL approved cords having the correct gauge and length according to the following table: Nameplate Amps Cord Lengths full Uoad) 0 ft.- 50 ft. 50 ft.-1 O0 ft.
Owner's anual Operation Fuel tank Fuel Switch PulmStart Control Panel NOTE: THE PARTS LISTED ABOVE ARE HELPFUL FOR LOCATING CONTROLS MENTIONED BELOW. CAUTION: PRIOR TO FIRST USING THE GENERATOR, THE ENGINE MUST FILLED WiTH OiL OF A HiGH QUALITY SAE 10W=30 GRADE ENGINE OiL.
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3250W Generator Operation (cont'd) Starting 1. Turn the engine switch to the ON position. The engine switch enables and disables the ignition system. OFF: To stop the engine ON: To run the engine Switch ..... Engine ....2. The fuel valve is located under the fuel tank.
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Owner's anual Operation (cont'd) Starting 4. Operate the Recoil Starter: Starter Grip Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter crank the engine Choke lever 5.
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3250W Generator Operation (cont'd) Powering 120 Volt AC Tools And Equipment: 1. Prior to powering tools and equipment, make sure the generator's rated voltage, and amperage capacity (120 VAC @ 20 AMPs) is adequate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will power.
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Owner's anual Operation (cont'd) Powering 12 Volt DC tools Equipment: 1. Prior to powering tools and equipment, make sure the generator's rated voltage, and amperage capacity (12V DC) is adequate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will power. If powering exceeds the generator's...
3250W Generator Spark Plug Service In order to service the spark plug, you will need a spark plug wrench (commercially available). Recommended spark plugs: NHSP LD F7TC or NGKBPRGES but we recommend our OEM spark plug. To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly...
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Owner's anual inspection, Cleaning, Maintenance WARNING! ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE ENGINE POWER SWITCH (2) IS iN ITS "OFF" POSiTiON. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WiRE FROM THE ENGINE. AND ALLOW SUFFiCiENT TiME FOR THE ENGINE AND GENERATOR COMPLETELY COOL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY iNSPECTiONS, MAINTENANCE, OR CLEANING.
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3250W Generator Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning The sediment cup prevents dirt or water which may be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor. If the engine has not been run for a long time, the sediment cup should be cleaned. 1.
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Owner's anual Maintenance Guide Periodic maintenance and adjustment is necessary to keep the generator in good operating condition. WARNING! Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure the areas is well ventilated. ,, Before each use, inspect the generator.
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3250W Generator cleaner service A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfuncion, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas. WARNING! Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the filter...
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Owner's anual Transporting/Storage When transporting the generator, turn the engine switch and the fuel valve OFF. Keep the generator level to prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ingite. WARNING! Contact with a hot engine or exhaust system can cause serious burns...
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3250W Generator Transporting/Storage 1. Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw. Drain the gasoline into a suitable container. is extremely is explosive conditions Pe_orm this task in a Well ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area during this DRAIN SCREW 2, Change the engine...
Owner's anual Installation NOTE: PRIOR TO POWERING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT MAKE SURE THE GENERATOR'S RATED VOLTAGE, WATTAGE AND AMPERAGE CAPACITY ADEQUATE TO SUPPLY ALL ELECTRICAL LOADS THAT THE UNiT WiLL POWER. iF POWERING EXCEEDS THE GENERATOR'S CAPACITY, iT MAY BE NECESSARY TO GROUP ONE OR MORE OF THE TOOLS...
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3250W Generator Installation (cont'd) Supporting and Mounting Mount the generator on a concrete slab capable of supporting the weight of the generator. stab must extend on all sides beyond the frame by at least one foot. Contact a cement contractor for slab specifications if necessary.
Owner's anual Compliance UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, WASHINGTON, DC 20460 2008 Model Year Certificate of Conformity ,, Manufacturer Jiangsu Jiangdong Group Co. LTD. ,, Certificate Number: JDG-NRSI-08-04 ,, Effective Date: 1/7/2008 . Date Issued: 1/7/2008 Karl J. Simon, Director, Compliance and Innovation Strategies...
3250W Generator Specifications AC electrical 120V AC @ 20A 60Hz Current Output Continuous/rated Wattage 2,500 Peak Wattage 3,250 Outlet 2 120VAC, 3 spring grounded DO electrical 12V DC Gasoline engine Horsepower Type 4=cycle OHV air=cooled recoil start 196cc Displacement Oil capacity 0.6 quart (0.56 liter) EPA approved Type...
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3250W Generator Cylinder Head System Assy. APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-A-01-JD CYLINDER HEAD COMP. JF200-A-01 SP-GG300-A-02-JD EX. VALVE GUIDE JF168-A-02 SP-GG300-A-03-JD IN. VALVE GUIDE JF168-A-03 SP-GG300-A-04-JD VALVE GUIDE CLIP JF168-A-04 SP-GG300-A-05-JD CYLINDER HEAD SEALING JF200-A-05 SP-GG300-A-06-JD HEAD COVER COMP.
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3250W Generator Cylinder Barrel APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-B-01-JD CRANK CASE JF200-B-01 SP-GG300-B-02-JD OIL LEVEL SWITCH ASSY. JF168-B-02 SP-GG300-B-03-JD GOVERNOR GEAR ASSY. JF168-B-03 SP-GG300-B-04-JD SLIDER SHAFT JF168-B-02 SP-GG300-B-05-JD GOVERNOR ARM SHAFT JF168-B-02 SP-GG300-B-06-JD LOCK PIN (8mm) JF168-B-04 SP-GG300-B-07-JD WASHER JF168-B-05 SP-GG300-B-08-JD...
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3250W Generator Crankcase Cover System Assy. APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-C-01 CRANKCASE COVER JF168-C-01B SP-GG300-C-02-JD CRANKCASE COVER JF168-C-02 SP-GG300-C-03-JD OIL SCALE JF168-C-03 SP-GG300-C-04-JD OIL SCALE SEAL JF168-C-04 SP-GG300-C-05-JD J F168-C-05 OIL SEAL (qb25Xqb41.25X8) SP-GG300-C-06-JD JF168-C-06 DOWEL PIN(8x14) SP-GG300-C-07-JD JF168-C-07 FLANGE BOLT(M8x28)
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3250W Generator Crankshaft System Assy. APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-D-01-JD CRANKSHAFT COMP. JF200-D-01 SP-GG300-D-02-J SEMICIRCLE JF168-D-02...
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3250W Generator Piston& Connecting Rod System Assy. APA Part No. Descri tion Part. No SP-GG300-E-01-JD COMPRESSION RING A JF200-E-01 SP-GG300-E-02-JD COMPRESSION RING B JF200-E-02 SP-GG300-E-03-JD OIL RING A JF200-E-03 SP-GG300-E-04-JD OIL RING B JF200-E-04 SP-GG300-E-05-JD PISTON PIN CLIP JF200-E-05 SP-GG300-E-06-JD PISTON JF200-E-05 SP-GG300-E-07-JD...
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3250W Generator Recoil Starter System Assy. 9 10 APA Part No. Descri tion Part. No SP-GG300-F-01-JD PIVOT ADJUSTING JF168-F-01 SP-GG300-F-02-JD ROCKER ARM PIVOT JF168-F-02 SP-GG300-F-03-JD ROCKER JF168-F-03 SP-GG300-F-04-JD JF168-F-04 PIVOT BOLT (MS) SP-GG300-F-05-JD PUSH ROD GUIDE PLATE JF168-F-05 SP-GG300-F-06-JD ROD PUSH JF168-F-06 SP-GG300-F-07-JD VALVE...
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3250W Generator Recoil Starter System Assy. APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-G-01-JD RECOIL STARTER ASSY. J F168-G-01 SP-GG300-G-02-JD SETTING SCREW JF168-G-02 SP-GG300-G-03-JD SPRING RETAINER JF168-G-03 SP-GG300-G-04-JD PLATEN SPRING JF168-G-04 SP-GG300-G-05-JD STARTER RATCHET J F168-G-05 SP-GG300-G-06-JD RETURN SPRING JF168-G-06 SP-GG300-G-07-JD RECOIL STARTER REEL...
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3250W Generator Fan Cover System Assy. APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-H-01-JD FAN COVER COMP. JF168-H-01 SP-GG300-H-02-JD FLYWHEEL SIDE PLATE JF168-H-02 SP-GG300-H-03-JD SHROUD JF168-H-03 SP-GG300-H-04-JD AIR CLEANER SUPPORT JF168-H-04 SP-GG300-H-05-JD FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 12) JF168-H-05 SP-GG300-H-06-JD FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 16) JF168-H-06...
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3250W Generator Carburetor System Assy. J> APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-1-01 CARBURETOR ASSY. JF200-1-01 B SP-GG300-1-02-JD CARBURETOR PAPER GASKET JF168-1-02 SP-GG300-1-03-JD CARBURETOR INSULATING PLATE JF200-1-03B SP-GG300-1-04-JD INTAKE PIPE GASKET JF168-1-04...
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3250W Generator Flywheel System Assy. APA Part No. Description Part. No S P-G G300-J-01 -J D F LYWH E E L J F 168-J-01A SP-GG300-J-02-JD FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 25) JF168-J-02 SP-GG300-J-03-JD COOLING JF168-J-03 SP-GG300-J-04-JD STARTER PULLEY JF168-J-04 SP-GG300-J-05-JD FLYWHEEL NUT (M16) JF168-J-05 SP-GG300-J-06-JD...
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3250W Generator Control System Assy. APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-K-01-JD CONTROL ASSY. JF168-M-01B SP-GG300-K-02-JD CONTROL BASE COMP. JF168-M-02B SP-GG300-K-03-JD CONTROL ADJUSTING SPRING JF168-M-03 SP-GG300-K-04-JD PAN SCREW (M5 X 34) JF168-M-04 SP-GG300-K-05-JD FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 14) JF168-M-05 SP-GG300-K-06-JD GOVERNOR SPRING JF168-M-06...
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3250W Generator iVluffler System Assy. APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-L-01-JD MUFFLER STAY COMP. JD3000-N-01 SP-GG300-L-02-JD FLANGE BOLT (M8 X 40) JD3000-N-02 SP-GG300-L-03-JD FLANGE BOLT (M6 X 16) JD3000-N-03 SP-GG300-L-04-JD MUFFLER COMP. JD3000-N-04 SP-GG300-L-05-JD MUFF. OUTER PROTECTOR COMP. JD3000-N-05 SP-GG300-L-06-JD FLANGE BOLT (M8 X 12)
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3250W Generator Air Cleaner o_° ® APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-M-01-JD AIR CLEANER COVER COMP. JD3000-C-01 SP-GG300-M-02-JD AIR CLEANER ELEMENT JD3000-C-02 SP-GG300-M-03-JD JD3000-C-03 FLANGE NUT (M5) SP-GG300-M-04-JD AIR CLEANER SEPARATOR JD3000-C-04 SP-GG300-M-05-JD AIR CLEANER SEAL JD3000-C-05 SP-GG300-M-06-JD AIR CLEANER CASE COMP.
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3250W Generator Fuel Tank System Assy. APA Part No. Description Part. No SP-GG300-N-01-JD FUEL FILLER CAP COMP. JD3000-D-01 SP-GG300-N-02-JD FUEL FILTER JD3000-D-02 SP-GG300-N-03-JD FUEL TANK COMP. JD3000-D-03 SP-GG300-N-04-JD FUEL METER ASSY. JD3000-D-04 SP-GG300-N-05-JD FLAT SCREW JD3000-D-05 SP-GG300-N-06-JD FLANGE BOLT JD3000-D-06 SP-GG300-N-07-JD AIR DUCT WASHER JD3000-D-07...
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