Page 1
OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL MODEL G-4.5R PORTABLE AC GENERATOR (GASOLINE ENGINE) S/N 5498030 AND BELOW S/N 5498031 AND ABOVE Revision #3 (03/13/06) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
Page 2
PAGE 2 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
Generally, the engine output power will decrease 3 1/2% for each 1000 feet of altitude above sea level, and 1% for each 10 ° ° ° ° ° fahrenheit above the standard temperature of 60 STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 7...
You CAN be INJURED if you DO NOT follow WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Respiratory Hazards these directions. ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection when required. PAGE 8 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
Page 9
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Eye and Hearing Hazards ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection. STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 9...
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not warranties. recommended by STOW for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. PAGE 10 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
■ ALWAYS make sure generator is properly grounded to a suitable earth ground (GROUND ROD). See installation section in this manual. ■ NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground. STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 11...
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burn causing serious injury or even death! PAGE 12 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
Page 13
NOTE PAGE STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 13...
Machine Safety Decals The G-4.5R portable generator is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figures 2A and 2B). These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below shows these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer.
OFF position. When using a combination of dual NOTE receptacles, total load should not exceed the rated capacity of the generator. STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 17...
STOW G-4.5R — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 3A. Generator Controls and Components PAGE 18 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
Page 19
11. 240 VAC Receptacle, 20 Amps – This receptacle will provide 240V when the full power switch is placed in the 240/120 volt position (down). Applies to units with S/N 5498031 and above STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 19...
Page 20
STOW G-4.5R — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 3D. Generator Controls and Components (continued) PAGE 20 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
Page 21
20. Muffler/Heat Shield – Used to reduce noise and emissions. NEVER touch this heat shield when the generator is in use. Always allow time for the generator to cool down before performing maintenance. STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 21...
REMOVE generator from truck bed and place on ground (Figure 4) to refuel. This possibility exist of fire or explosion due to static electricity. Figure 4. Generator Refueling PAGE 22 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
3. NEC article 250-52(c) specifies that the earth ground rod should be buried a minimum of 8 ft. into the ground. STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 23...
Page 24
At the generator, connect the terminal of the ground cable between the lock washer and the nut (Figure 5) and tighten the nut fully. Connect the other end of the ground cable to a suitable earth ground (ground rod). Figure 5. Generator Grounding PAGE 24 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 8), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.1 liters) PAGE 26 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end. DO NOT release the starter knob after pulling. Allow it to rewind as soon as possible. STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 27...
10. Refer to the AC voltmeter (Figure 17) on the control box. The voltage indicated on the voltmeter should be 120 VAC with no load applied. Figure 19. Full Power Switch (Down) PAGE 28 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
2. Place the idle control switch (Figure 21) in the ON position Emergency Showdown (Up). 1. Place the operation switch (Figure 23) in the STOP position. Figure 21. Idle Control Switch (Up) STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 29...
■ Clean all external parts of the generating set with a cloth. ■ Cover the generating set and store in a clean, dry place. PAGE 30 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
Page 31
NOTE PAGE STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 31...
Page 32
) 3 ( a i c i t a r e t t n i r e t . s l PAGE 32 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
<, belong to the same assembly or kit. If more than one of the same NOTE reference number is listed, the last one listed indicates newest (or latest) part available. PAGE 40 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
1 .... 2795011008 ..ROPE, RECOIL STARTER Part numbers on this Suggested Spare Parts NOTE List may supercede/ replace the P/N shown in the text pages of this book. STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 41...
STOW G-4.5R — NAME PLATE AND DECALS (S/N 5498030 AND BELOW) NAMEPLATE AND DECALS (S/N 5498030 AND BELOW) PAGE 42 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
STOW G-4.5R — NAME PLATE AND DECALS (S/N 5498030 AND ABOVE) NAMEPLATE AND DECALS (S/N 5498031 AND ABOVE) PAGE 44 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
Page 45
DECAL; DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZ..1 .... S-4985 7900636004 DECAL; CAUTION OPER. AT 3600 RPM ONLY ..1 .... S-4461 A92120000 DECAL; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 45...
ROBIN EX270D20110 — CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON ASSY. CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON ASSY. PAGE 58 — STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06)
Page 59
PISTON OVERSIZE 0.25 MM 2792340403 PISTON OVERSIZE 0.50 MM 2792351107 PISTON RING SET, STANDARD 2792351207 PISTON RING SET, O.25 MM 2792351307 PISTON RING SET, STANDARD 0565180010 CLIP STOW G-4.5R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/13/06) — PAGE 59...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the G-4.5R and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers