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Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp
Generator Owners Manual
Safety
Operation
Assembly
Maintenance
Model No. EG600W
WARNING - PLEASE READ
For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your
new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend
a few moments to familiarise yourself with your generator before each use. Keep
this manual as reference for operation and maintenance of your generator.
23/05/2006
4:26 PM
Page 1
Model No. EG500

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  • Page 1 Safety Operation Assembly Maintenance Model No. EG500 Model No. EG600W WARNING - PLEASE READ For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarise yourself with your generator before each use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Trade Practices Act 1974 or by any legislation of a State or Territory of Australia. This product is warranted by Talon Tools Australia (ABN 12 099 520 939) (The "Company") to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 6 months from the DANGER date of original purchase (for use in commercial applications) and 24 months (for home use).

  • Page 3: Specifications

    10. Thermal Overload Switch Voltage System Regulation......Capacitor......... Capacitor Air Cleaner 11. Fuel Tank Cap Starter Handle 12. Handles (Optional for EG500) OVERALL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (excluding wheel kit) Oil Drain Plug Wheels (Optional for EG500) Length............. 764mm..........764mm Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick Width...............

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp 23/05/2006 4:26 PM Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS Do not connect to a building's electrical system unless an isolation switch has been installed by a Safety Information qualified electrician. Talon generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this user manual before operating your generator.

  • Page 5: Fuel And Lubrication

    Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp 23/05/2006 4:26 PM Page 7 SAFETY/ FUEL + LUBRICATION FUEL + LUBRICATION Refuelling Run-In Period: Note: The engine will consume oil during the first 25 hours of operation. Check oil regularly during this Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow period.

  • Page 6: Operation

    Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp 23/05/2006 4:26 PM Page 9 OPERATION OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before Starting Check the engine oil level and top-up if necessary. Check fuel level and top-up if necessary. Ensure all appliances are switched off and disconnected from the generator. Ensure thermal overload switch is "ON".
  • Page 7 For continuous operation, do not exceed the rated power. Rated power is: See the following chart. Improper connections to a building's electrical system can allow electrical current MODEL EG500 EG600W from the utility company to backfeed into the generator. When utility power is restored, Rate Frequency (Hz) the generator may explode, burn, or cause fires in the building's electrical system.

  • Page 8: Power Usage

    Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp 23/05/2006 4:26 PM Page 13 POWER USAGE MAINTENANCE POWER USAGE REFERENCE GUIDE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Periodic maintenance and adjustment is necessary to keep the generator in good operating condition. Perform the service and inspection at the intervals shown in the Maintenance schedule below. WATT LEVELS WATT LEVELS Application...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp 23/05/2006 4:26 PM Page 15 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Change WARNING Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 1. Remove the drain plug (A) and oil filler cap (B) and drain the oil. (Fig 6A) 2.

  • Page 10: Transport/Storage

    Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp 23/05/2006 4:26 PM Page 17 MAINTENANCE TRANSPORT/ STORAGE Spark Plug Service TRANSPORT/STORAGE To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. If engine has been running, the spark plug will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the spark plug. When transporting the generator, turn the ON/OFF switch and the fuel control OFF.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp 23/05/2006 4:26 PM Page 19 TRANSPORT/ STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Storage Procedure PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw. Drain the gasoline into a suitable container. Unit won't start or starts but Incorrect starting procedures. Follow instructions in the User will not run.
  • Page 12 Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp 23/05/2006 4:27 PM Page 21 WHEEL+HANDLE KIT - OPTIONAL WHEEL+HANDLE KIT - OPTIONAL PARTS LIST - WHEEL AND HANDLE KIT EG500 (OPTIONAL) EG600 (STANDARD) Figure 1A Figure 1B Figure 1C Figure 1D Figure 1E Handle Assembly Attach the handles (A) to the generator frame using backing plates and four bolts (B).

  • Page 13: Wiring Diagram

    Talon Manual_EG500+EG600W_v3.qxp 23/05/2006 4:27 PM Page 23 WIRING DIAGRAM...

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