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PORTABLE GAS GENERATOR
SET uP, OPERATiNG, ANd SERviciNG
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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
1400/1600 wATT
Model
iNSTRucTiONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
97079
dANGER
using an engine indoors cAN KiLL YOu iN
MiNuTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEvER use inside
a home or garage,
EvEN iF doors and
windows are open.
®
. All rights reserved. No portion of this
Only use OuTSidE
and far away from
windows, doors, and
vents.
®
.
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Summary of Contents for Greyhound 97079
- Page 1 PORTABLE GAS GENERATOR 1400/1600 wATT Model 97079 SET uP, OPERATiNG, ANd SERviciNG iNSTRucTiONS dANGER using an engine indoors cAN KiLL YOu iN MiNuTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEvER use inside...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
OPERATiNG iNSTRucTiONS ..................9 EquiPMENT OPERATiON ..................12 TEcHNicAL SPEciFicATiONS .................. 12 SERviciNG ........................12 STORAGE ........................14 TROuBLESHOOTiNG ....................15 PARTS LiST ......................... 17 ASSEMBLY diAGRAM ....................20 wARRANTY iNFORMATiON ..................22 SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 Page 2... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3... -
Page 4: Set Up Precautions
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. Caution is neces- SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4... - Page 5 Keep the equipment, its engine, and tended. surrounding area clean at all times. SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
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Page 6: Service Precautions
Do not attempt any service or maintenance proce- dures not explained in this manual or any procedures that you are un- certain about your ability to perform safely or correctly. SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6... -
Page 7: Generator Precautions
Do not set up the generator on a conductive surface such as a metal deck. Before connecting generator’s wir- ing: Turn the engine switch to its “OFF” position. SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7... -
Page 8: Basic Specifications
SET uP iNSTRucTiONS be properly grounded at its Earth Terminal Set (142). cAuTiON! A Read the ENTiRE iMPORTANT licensed electrician only should SAFETY iNFORMATiON section at the beginning of this SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8... -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
FiGuRE c cHOKE SwiTcH (47) FiGuRE d SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9... -
Page 10: Starting The Engine
SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10... - Page 11 After this period: • Change the engine oil. Turn the engine Ignition Switch (145) to its ON or RUN position. Under normal operating conditions (See Figure F.) subsequent maintenance follows the SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11...
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Page 12: Equipment Operation
REV 09f SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12... -
Page 13: Maintenance Procedures
(26) into the engine. Finger-tighten (See Assy. diagram.) until the gasket of the Plug contacts Remove the Air Filter Element (69). the cylinder head, then tighten about (See Assy. diagram.) 1/2-2/3 turns more. SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13... -
Page 14: Storage
Clean Fuel Tank (193) and Carbu- age, keep in mind that untreated retor assembly. gasoline will deteriorate quickly. Clean carbon build-up from com- Drain the Fuel Tank (193) and change bustion chamber. SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Use only fresh 89+ octane unleaded Old or low quality gasoline. gasoline. Incorrect compression. Diagnose and repair compression. (Use Engine will not start: cOMPRESSiON Incorrect Timing RELATEd section.) Adjust timing. SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15... - Page 16 BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16...
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Page 17: Parts List
Spark plug 6RTCU Float Support panel assy Float chamber gasket Nut M6 Float chamber Regulating part Float chamber drain Lock bolt Screw Back spring Washer Fine regulating tab Float chamber SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17... - Page 18 Generator support panel 1 Extension spring Nut M6 Camshaft Assy Bottom rubber Tappet Bolt M6×25 Woodruff key Stay, generator Drive gear Washer 6mm Crankshaft Bolt, M10×26 Timing driving gear Bolt, M10×265 SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18...
- Page 19 Fuel filler cap Starting flange Packing ring Nut M14×1.5 Filler cup Diode Fan hood assy Set screw Spring lid Friction spring Ratchet Ratchet spring Starter rolls Spiral spring Casing Rope Pulling handle SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19...
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Page 20: Assembly Diagram
ASSEMBLY diAGRAM SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20... - Page 21 ASSEMBLY diAGRAM - cONT. SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 21...
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Page 22: Warranty Information
SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 22... - Page 23 “repair or replace as necessary” are warranted for the warranty period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance is warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled SKU 97079 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 23...
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