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  • Page 1 ® bENI Owner's Manual 1 200 WATT GENERATOR Engine Swath www. GentronUSA. corn...
  • Page 2 DANGER Carbon Monoxide Using a generator indoors WILL KiLL YOU iN MINUTES. Carbon Monoxide Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO.
  • Page 3 PRECAUTIONS iN THiS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WiTH iNSTRUCTiONS iN THiS MANUAL COULD RESULT iN PERSONAL iNJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/OR VOIDING OF YOUR WARRANTY. GENTRON WiLL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE BECAUSE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE iNSTRUCTiONS.

  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers and generators. Gentron will repair or replace, at Gentron's sole option, products or components which have failed within the warranty period. Service will be schelduled according...
  • Page 5 Owner's Manual(s) supplied with the product, improper maintenance, the use of accessories attachments not recommended by Gentron, or unauthorized repair or alterations. Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determine not to be defective. Costs assoiciated with assembly, required oil, adjustments...

  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    Owner's anual 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.

  • Page 7: Carbon Monoxide

    1200W Generator General Precautions SEVERE iNJURY OR DEATH. ARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE iNSTRUCTiONS CAN RESULT iN DANGER Carbon Monoxide Using a generator indoors WiLL KiLL YOU iN MINUTES. Carbon Monoxide Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell.
  • Page 8 CAUTION: ATTEMPTING TO POWER SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE USE OF AN APPROVED LiNE CONDiTiONER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. GENTRON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR iNDiRECT DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO USE AN APPROVED LiNE CONDiTiONER.

  • Page 9: Work Area

    1200W 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. Generators create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

  • Page 10: General Precautions

    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 and licensed electricians, and in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal electrical codes and standards, and other regulations where applicable.
  • Page 11 1200W 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.

  • Page 12: Heart Pacemakers

    General Precautions (cont'd) Servicing Maintain labels and name plates on the generator and engine. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Gentron immediately for a replacement. Generator service must be performed only qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance...
  • Page 13 1200W 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 531bs (approx). Two or more people should assist when moving or lifting this product.
  • Page 14 Owner's anLlal 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.
  • Page 15 1200W Generator General 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 load) 0 ft.- 50 ft.

  • Page 16: Assembly

    Owner's Manual Assembly Handle Assembly: Insert washers on bolts. Place bolts through handle and screw in to generator. See illustration below. Generator Handle (_)(_ Washers...

  • Page 17: Operation

    Owner's anua[ Operation Fuel Tank Fuel Valve = Circuit Breaker Pull Start DC Charging Poles NOTE: THE PARTS LISTED ABOVE ARE HELPFUL FOR LOCATING CONTROLS MENTIONED BELOW. CAUTION: PRIOR TO FIRST USING THE GENERATOR, THE ENGINE MUST BE FILLED WITH OiL OF A HiGH QUALITY SAE 10W=30 GRADE ENGINE OiL.

  • Page 18: Starting Instructions

    1200W Generator Operation (cont'd) Starting Instructions NOTE: Before you start generator make sure the unit has enough oil and fuel. Also disconnect all loads from generator..... oFFoNO Voltage Mete Put the Choke lever on the Choke Turn the engine switch to the ON position.

  • Page 19: Shutting Down Generator

    Owner's al3ual Operation (cont'd) Shutting Down Generator NOTE: Disconnect all loads from generator..... oFFoNO Voltage Mete Turn the engine switch to the Off Turn the fuel valve to the Off position. position.
  • Page 20 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 (120VAC @ 7.5 AMPs) is adequate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will power.
  • Page 21 OwneF s al3ual Operation (cont'd) The 12 Volt DC terminals are only for charging batteries 1. Connect battery cables (not included) from generator to battery. CAUTION: MAKE SURE TO CONNECT THE POSiTiVE (+) LEAD OF THE POWER CORD TO THE POSiTiVE (+) TERMINAL ON THE GENERATOR, AND CONNECT...
  • Page 22 Generator Operation (cont'd} Spark Plug Service In order to service the spark plug, you will need a spark plug wrench (commercially available). Recommended spark plugs: 17RTC. To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. 1.

  • Page 23: Inspection, Cleaning, And Maintenance

    OwneP s Rual inspection, Cleaning, and Maintenance WARNING! ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE ENGINE POWER SWITCH 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.

  • Page 24: Installation

    1200W Generator Installation NOTE: PRIOR TO POWERING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT MAKE SURE THE GENERATOR'S RATED VOLTAGE, WATTAGE AND AMPERAGE CAPACITY iS ADEQUATE TO SUPPLY ALL ELECTRICAL LOADS THAT THE UNiT WiLL POWER. iF POWERING EXCEEDS THE GENERATOR'S CAPACITY, iT MAY BE NECCESSARY TO GROUP ONE OR MORE OF THE TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 25 Owner's anLlal Installation (cont'd) Supporting and Mounting Mount the generator on a concrete slab capable of supporting the weight of the generator. slab must extend on all sides beyond the frame by at least one foot. Contact a cement contractor for slab specifications if necessary.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    1200W Generator Specifications AC electrical 120V AC @ 7.5A 60Hz Current Output 900w Continuous/Rated Wattage 1200w Peak Wattage One 120V outlet Outlet DO electrical 12V 8.3 A Gasoline engine Horsepower Type 4-cycle OHV air-cooled recoil start Displacement 79.5cc Oil capacity 0.4 liters EPA &...

  • Page 27: General Parts Listing

    Ownel' s anual General Parts Listing This list is provided reference purposes only. All repairs and part replacement should be performed by a qualified technician. Some parts may not be available as single replacements. FIG A. CRANKCASE ASSY APA Part No. Part Descri tion...

  • Page 28: Parts Listing

    1200W Generator General Parts Listing FIG B. CYLINDER HEAD APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301 C-B-01 -WD EG-LY 152-B01 Pipe APG3301C-B-02-WD EG- LY 152-B02 Wire board APG3301C-B-03-WD EG- LY 152-B03 Flange bolt APG3301C-B-04-WD EG- LY 152-B04 Head cover comp APG3301C-B-05-WD EG- LY 152-B05 Head cover gasket...
  • Page 29 Owner's Manual General Parts Listing --_.%, FIG C. CRANKSHAFT PISTON APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301 C-C-01 -WD EG-LY152-C01 Connecting APG3301C-C-02-WD EG-LY152-C02 Semicircle APG3301C-C-03-WD EG-LY152-C03 Crankshaft assy. APG3301C-C-04-WD EG-LY152-C04 Connecting rod cover APG3301C-C-05-WD EG-LY152-C05 Flange bolt APG3301C-C-06-WD EG-LY152-C06 First piston ring APG3301C-C-07-WD...
  • Page 30 1200W Generator General Parts Listing 5 6: FIG D. CAMSHAFT _'" APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301 C-D-01 -WD EG-LY152-D01 Pin A APG3301C-D-02-WD EG- LY152-D02 Spring APG3301C-D-03-WD EG-LY152-D03 Pin B APG3301C-D-04-WD EG-LY152-D04 Slide block APG3301C-D-05-WD EG-LY152-D05 Lock ring APG3301C-D-06-WD EG-LY152-D06 Valve lifter...
  • Page 31 Owner's Manual General Parts Listing FIG D. CAMSHAFT APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C-D-13-WD EG-LY152-D13 Valve spring APG3301C-D-14-WD EG-LY152-D14 Spring retainers APG3301 C-D-15-WD EG-LY152-D15 Rocker ring APG3301 C-D-16-WD EG-LY152-D16 Rocker seat APG3301 C-D-17-WD EG-LY152-D17 Rocker arm shaft APG3301 C-D-18-WD EG-LY152-D18 Adjusters...
  • Page 32 1200W Generator General Parts Listing FIG E. AIR CLEANER APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301 C-E-01 -WD EG- LY152-E01 Bolt APG3301C-E-02-WD EG-LY152-E02 Filter cover APG3301C-E-03-WD EG-LY152-E03 Air cleaner element APG3301C-E-04-WD EG-LY152-E04 Hold rack APG3301C-E-05-WD EG-LY152-E05 Net M6 APG3301C-E-06-WD EG-LY152-E06 Filter seat...
  • Page 33 Owi3er' s al3ual General Parts Listing FIG F. CARBURETOR APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301 C-F-01 -WD EG-LY152-F01 Carburetor assy. APG3301C-F-02-WD EG- LY152-F02 Float APG3301C-F-03-WD EG-LY152-F03 Float pin APG3301C-F-04-WD EG-LY152-F04 Main nozzle APG3301C-F-05-WD EG- LY152- F05 Gasket APG3301C-F-06-WD EG-LY152-F06 Float chamber...
  • Page 34 1200W Generator General Parts Listing FIG F. CARBURETOR APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C-F-13-WD EG-LY152-F13 Main jet APG3301C-F-14-WD EG-LY152-F14 Pilot jet APG3301 C-F-15-WD EG- LY152-F15 Bolt APG3301 C-F-16-WD EG- LY152-F16 Spring APG3301 C-F-17-WD EG- LY152-F17 Bolt...
  • Page 35 Owi3er' s al3ual General Parts Listing FIGG. GOVERNOR APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C-G -01 -WD EG-LY152-G01 Bolt APG3301 C- G -02-WD EG-LY152-G02 Nut M6 APG3301 C- G -03-WD EG-LY152-G03 Platen APG3301 C- G -04-WD EG-LY152-G04 Spring washer APG3301 C- G -05-WD EG-LY152-G05 Handle...
  • Page 36 1200W Generator General Parts Listing FIGG. GOVERNOR APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C- G -12-WD EG-LY152-G12 Spring APG3301C- G -13-WD EG-LY152-G13 Spring APG3301C- G -14-WD EG-LY152-G14 Link rod APG3301 C- G -15-WD EG-LY152-G15 Nut M6 APG3301 C- G -16-WD EG-LY152-G16 Governor APG3301 C- G -17-WD...
  • Page 37 Owner's ManuaJ General Parts Listing _-- 1 FIGH. IGNITION FLYWHEEL < APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C-H -01 -WD EG-LY152-H01 String frame APG3301 C- H -02-WD EG-LY152-H02 Stopping protective wires APG3301 C- H -03-WD EG-LY152-H03 Ignition coil assy. APG3301 C- H -04-WD EG-LY152-H04 Flange bolt...
  • Page 38 1200W Generator General Parts Listing FIG I. RECOIL STARTER APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C-I -01 -WD EG-LY152-101 Handle APG3301C- -02-WD EG-LY152-102 Bolt APG3301C- -03-WD EG-LY152-103 Recoil starter case APG3301C- -04-WD EG-LY152-104 Starter spring APG3301C- -05-WD EG-LY152-105 Recoil starter rope APG3301C-...
  • Page 39 Owner's Manual General Parts Listing FIG I. RECOIL STARTER APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C- -14-WD EG-LY152-114 Starter pulley APG3301 C- -15-WD EG-LY152-115 Behind cover APG3301C- -16-WD EG-LY152-116 Bolt APG3301C- -17-WD EG-LY152-117 Front cover APG3301 C- -18-WD EG-LY152-118 Air shroud APG3301 C-...
  • Page 40 1200W Generator General Parts Listing FIG J. magneto --I2 APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C-J -01 -WD GG-WDF1200E-J01 Front cover APG3301 C- J -02-WD GG-WDF1200E-J02 Fasten gasket APG3301 C- J -03-WD GG-WDF1200E-J03 Bolt M8X25 APG3301 C- J -04-WD GG-WDF1200E-J04 Rotor APG3301 C- J -05-WD...
  • Page 41 Owner' Manual General Parts Listing FIG d. magneto APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C- J -13-WD GG-WDF1200E-J13 Gasket APG3301C- J -14-WD GG-WDF1200E-J14 Spring gasket APG3301C- J -15-WD GG-WDF1200E-J15 Bolt M8X180 APG3301C- J -16-WD GG-WDF1200E-J16 Magneto cover APG3301C- J -17-WD GG-WDF1200E-J17 Gasket...
  • Page 42 1200W Generator General Parts Listing FIG K • 13 ..APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C-K -01 -WD GG-WDF1200E-K01 Bolt M6X12 APG3301 C- K -02-WD GG-WDF1200E-K02 Sender unit APG3301 C- K -03-WD GG-WDF1200E-K03 Fuel cap APG3301 C- K -04-WD GG-WDF1200E-K04 Fuel tank filter APG3301 C- K -05-WD...
  • Page 43 Owi3er' s al3ual General Parts Listing ....FIG L 2" APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C-L -01 -WD GG-WDF1200E-L01 Voltmeter APG3301 C- L -02-WD GG-WDF1200E-L02 DC 12V output APG3301 C- L -03-WD GG-WDF1200E-L03 AC circuit breaker APG3301 C- L -04-WD GG-WDF1200E-L04 DC circuit breaker...
  • Page 44 1200W Manual General Parts Listing FIG M APA Part No. Part Descri tion Qt . APG3301C-M -01 -WD GG-WDF1200E-M01 Gasket APG3301C- M -02-WD GG-WDF1200E-M02 Muffler APG3301 C- M -03-WD GG-WDF1200E-M03 Back plank APG3301C- M -04-WD GG-WDF1200E-M04 Back shell APG3301C- M -05-WD GG-WDF1200E-M05 Engine plank...

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