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DuroStar DS10000E Owner's Manual

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Gasoline Powered Generator
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product_support@durostarusa.com
or call guest services at 1-763-710-4139 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Central Time
or call 1-800-629-3325 (option 3) Monday -Thursday 6am to 6pm, Friday 6am to 5pm. PST
This manual provides information regarding the operation and maintenance of these products.
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We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice.
Owner's Manual
(Product: information, application, service info & warranty questions)

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  • Page 1 Gasoline Powered Generator Owner’s Manual Product Support (Product: information, application, service info & warranty questions) guestservices@northwoodswarehouse.com product_support@durostarusa.com or call guest services at 1-763-710-4139 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Central Time or call 1-800-629-3325 (option 3) Monday -Thursday 6am to 6pm, Friday 6am to 5pm. PST This manual provides information regarding the operation and maintenance of these products.
  • Page 2 The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if misused. Do not expose the generator to moisture, rain or snow. Do not let the generator get wet, and do not operate it with wet hands. These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Read and understand this instruction manual before operating your generator. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with your generator’s controls, and by observing safe operating procedures. Operator Responsibility Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles, and connections.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION……………………………………………………………..2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION…………..…………………………………….…4 WATTAGE REFERENCE CHART……..……………………………………… ..7 SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………….………………….……8 WIRING DIAGRAM………………………………………………………….……..…9 ASSEMBLY………………………………………………………..……………….……10 PRE-OPERATION CHECK……………………………………………………...…….10 STARTING THE ENGINE/STOPPING THE ENGINE………………..…….………12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………….…….…….. .12 MAINTENANCE…………………………………………..…………………….………15 STORAGE…………………………………………………..……………………………18 TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………..……………………………..19 WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION……………………………..………….….24...
  • Page 6 Engine Key To start and stop the engine. Key position: OFF: To stop the engine. Key can be removed / inserted. ON: To run the engine after starting, or to pull start the unit. START: To start the engine by operating the starter motor. Do not turn the key switch to START position when the engine is running.
  • Page 7 ONLY change the Voltage Selector Switch after turning the AC circuit breaker to OFF. The unit may be permenantly damaged if the Voltage Selector Switch is changed with the breaker in the ON position. Ground Terminal The generator ground terminal is connected to the frame of the generator, the metal non-current-carrying parts of the generator, and the ground terminals of each receptacle.

  • Page 8: Wattage Reference Chart

    WATTAGE REFERENCE CHART Electric equipment, especially engines produce strong current when being started. The table below offers references when you connect those installations to generator. Tool or Appliance Rated* (Running) Watts Additional Surge (Starting) Watts Essentials Light Bulb-75 watt Deep Freezer Sump Pump 1200 Refrigerator/Freezer-18 Cu.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model DS10000E Frequency 60 HZ Generator Max. AC Output 10000 Watt Rated AC Output 8000 Watt Run Time 8 hour Model DS16HPE Type Air Cooled, OHV, 4-Stroke Displacement 419 cc Output 16.0 HP / 3600 rpm Fuel Unleaded Gasoline...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Wheel Kit Installation 1 Install the axle assembly on the generator. 2 Install the two wheels on the axle shaft using the flange nuts. 3 Install the two stands on the under frame using the flange nuts. Starter Cables Connection 1 Route the starter cable under the tank.
  • Page 11 SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the indicated range. 1 Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. 2 Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the filler neck without screwing it in.

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine/Stopping The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE / STOPPING THE ENGINE Starting the Engine 1 Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected. 2 Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position. 3 The choke will need to be closed, pull the choke rod out to the CLOSED/OFF position.
  • Page 13 potential for electrical shock. If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or stops suddenly, turn it off immediately. Disconnect the appliance, and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or if the rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded. Make sure that the electrical rating of the tool or appliance does not exceed that of the generator.
  • Page 14 DC Operation The DC terminals may ONLY be used for charging 12 volt automotive type batteries. Connecting the battery cables: 1 Before connecting the battery charging cables to a battery that is installed in a vehicle, disconnect the vehicle ground battery cable from the battery negative ( ) terminal. Batteries give off explosive gases;...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    5 Reconnect the vehicle ground battery cable to the battery negative ( ) terminal. High Altitude Operation At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
  • Page 16 Before First Every3 Every6 Every REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD 2 each month months months year or ITEM or 20 or 50 or 100 Performed at every indicated month or Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. operating hour interval, whichever comes first. Check Engine oil Change Check Air cleaner...
  • Page 17 areas. Never run the generator without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips, remove the air cleaner cover, and remove the element. Wash the air cleaner element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly, or wash in nonflammable or high flashpoint solvent.

  • Page 18: Storage

    The gap should be: 0.028 0.031 in (0.70 0.80 mm) 6 Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition, and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading. 7 After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Note: Troubleshooting problems may have similar causes and solutions. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Is there fuel in the tank? Refill the fuel tank. Is there enough oil in the Add the recommended oil. engine? The engine Is the spark plug in good Readjust gap and dry the spark plug.
  • Page 20 EASY START INSTRUCTION 1) Fill with at least 1 gallon of fresh gas or until gas shows on the gauge. 2) Fill engine case with (10-30w) motor oil until you can see oil reach the top of dipstick threads. Replace oil cap/dipstick, low oil kill switch is now activated. 3) Turn on/off switch to ON position (located on control panel).

  • Page 21: Generator Assembly And Mounting

    GENERATOR ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING Generator is supplied with a wheel kit. If you want to install the wheel kit on your unit, please follow the instructions below. If you will not be using the wheel kit, skip this section. 1. Place the bottom of the generator cradle on a flat, even surface. Temporarily place unit on blocks to ease assembly.
  • Page 22 CHANGE THE CARBON-BRUSH CHANGE THE AVR...
  • Page 23 WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 24 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST...
  • Page 25 Item Part Description Item Part Description DJ188F-16121-C Starter comp, recoil DJ190FD-14100-A Carburetor assy. GBT5789-B6-8 Flange bolt M6 8 DJ188F-14003-B Packing, carburetor DJ188F-16120-A Fan, cover comp DJ188FD-14004-A Insulator, carburetor GBT5789-B6-12 Flange bolt M6 12 GBT6177/10-N-6 Flange nut M6 DJ188F-11012-A Shroud comp DF6500H-14205-A Stay, air cleaner DJ168F-11039-A...
  • Page 26 GBT16674-B8-40 Flange bolt M8 40 DJ190F-12002-A Pin, piston DJ188FD-11001-B Crankcase cover DJ190F-12200-B Connecting rod assy. GBT818-S5-10 Flange bolt M5 10 DJ188FD-15200-A Control assy. DF3800H-11032-A Fan cover DJ188F-15007-A Spring, governor DJ188F-11007-A Cap assy. oil filler DJ188F-15008-A Spring, throttle return DJ188F-15100-A Governor kit DJ188F-15004-B Arm, governor DJ188F-11003-B...
  • Page 28 Item Part Description Item Part Description 106 DF9000H33120 1 Stator Assy. 1DF2500H-14302-A Fuel Cock 107 DF9000H-33129 1 Stator cover XP10000E-14405-A Muffler 1 Generator fan 108 DF3800H33023-A DJ188FD-14010-A Gasket Exhaust Pipe 109 GB276-89-6207 1 Radial ball bearing (6207) GB5787-1996 Flange bolt M8 25 110 DF9000H-33110-A 1 Rotor comp DF6500H-31018-I...

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