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WALLENSTEIN PORTABLE GENERATOR WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of two years from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions supplied with this unit. This warranty does not cover misuse or negligence. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expense of any kind, including loss of profits. The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for tractor damage of any kind. The manufacturer is not liable for the maintenance of the product. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Warranty is void if repairs are attempted by anyone other than an Authorized Service Centre. If a difficulty develops with the product, you should contact your nearest Authorized Repair Centre, or distributer. Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement...
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WALLENSTEIN PORTABLE GENERATOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT WARRANTY REGISTRATION (please print) This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of deliv- ery. Customer’s Name Dealer Name Address...
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always give your dealer the serial number of your Wallenstein Portable Generator when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plates are located where indicated. Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided for easy reference. EU5000E EU6000 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Model Number ____________________________________________________ Generator Serial Number ___________________________________________ Engine Serial Number _____________________________________________...
This manual covers the Wallenstein Portable Generator Models EU5000, EU5000E, EU6000, EU6000E and EU7200E. Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Wallenstein dealer or the Distributer if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manu- als.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is dam- aged, please contact your dealer or Wallenstein, 4144 Boomer Line, St. Clements, ON, N0B 2M0. Phone (519) 669-9283 or Fax (519) 699-4146.
1. Read and understand the Op- YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and erator’s Manual and all safety maintenance of your Wallenstein Portable Gener- signs before using, maintain- ator. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else ing, adjusting or cleaning the who is going to use, maintain or work around the Portable Generator.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one 7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machin- of the main concerns in designing and de- ery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question - DON'T TRY IT.
SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY SIGNS 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an 2.
PREPARATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Never use the engine and machine until you 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor have read and completely understand this maintenance is an invitation to trouble. manual, the Engine Operator's Manual and each of the Safety Messages found on the 2.
2. GAS MOTOR SAFETY 14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, crank until engine starts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING 15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE.
2.2 SIGN-OFF FORM Wallenstein follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the Portable Generator must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. •...
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SAFETY AWARENESS. • Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! EU5000E EU6000 EU7200E REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
ASSEMBLING The machine comes from the factory in a shipping carton and configuration. Always use tools equipment and forklifts of appropriate size and capacity for the job. Always use 2 men when lifting, moving and assembling the machine. W h e n t h e m a c h i n e s h i p p e d ,...
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5. Install battery: a. Remove cables, clamps and brackets from their shipping position. Shipping b. Bring a battery to the machine. c. Lay out components. Lay-Out d. Position battery in its tray. Battery e. Install the anchor posts and top brack- ets.
Prolonged exposure can lead to unconscious- ness and death. TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Wallenstein Portable Generators are de- Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following recom- signed to provide portable electrical power to...
MACHINE COMPONENTS The Wallenstein EU Portable Generator consists of a 9, The unit is designed to provide 120 V or 240 V 60 Hz 11 or 13 hp Honda engine driving a 12,000 watt electrical power as a back up power supply at a remote location.
MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on the Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein Port- Portable Generator when used for the first time, it is able Generator requires that each operator reads recommended that the following mechanical items...
This push/pull knob controls the position of the choke. Pull the knob out to close the choke for starting when the engine EU7200E is cold. Push the knob in to open the choke as the engine warms. Always push the knob fully in when operating the machine.
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20 Volt Outlet: This outlet is used to provide 240 Volt power to the customer (EU5000/E - 240 V, 20 A, EU6000/E - 240 V, 25 A, EU7200E - 240 V, 30 A). Electric Start d. 20 Volt Circuit Breakers: These push switches are used to reset the circuit break- ers to the adjacent 120 Volt outlets.
FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Read and understand operator's manual before • Do not refuel the engine while it is in opera- starting. Review safety instructions annually. tion or still hot. Do not refuel the engine near open flames, pilot lights or sparking electrical •...
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4. Starting the Generator: a. Plug in power cords from appliances or loads. b. Turn all the appliances or electrical loads off. c. Refer to engine manual for detailed engine starting procedure. d. Use the ignition key to engage the starter.
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Reduce the current draw and reset the breaker before resuming operation. Generator Usage Start Watts Running Watts EU5000 to EU7200E Refrigerator, Freezer 2500 Toaster 1050 Microwave Coffee Maker 1500...
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11. Electrical Hazards: The generator is designed to generate an electrical current at a high enough power level to get meaningful work done. How- ever, power at these levels also includes the possibility of electrical hazards. Some things to remember about electrical haz- ards include but are not limited to: a.
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13. Operating Hints: a. Position frame on a level area to minimize the chance of spilling fuel and maximize the fuel capacity of the tank. Spilled fuel can be ignited by a spark from the electrical power system. b. Do not refuel while the engine is running. Wait until the unit has cooled before refu- elling.
MOVING The generator is designed to be easily moved from one location to another. Review the follow- ing details on how the unit can be moved: 1. Frame Handles: The frame is designed with 2 frame handles that provide a location to attach to the frame for moving with an A frame, forklift, crane or other lifting system.
STORAGE 5.8.2 REMOVING FROM STORAGE OPERATING SAFETY When removing this machine from storage, follow this procedure: • Store the unit in an area away from human activity. 1. Remove the tarpaulin if covered. • Do not permit children to play on or around 2.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 6. SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY 6.. FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS • Good maintenance is your responsibility. 1. Grease: Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance. • Follow good shop practices. Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium base grease.
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The period recommended is based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual condi- tions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes. 8 Hours or Daily 1. Check engine fluids levels. Oil level. Fuel level. EU5000E EU6000 EU7200E Fig. 5 DIP STICK (Typical)
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0 Hours or Weekly 1. Clean engine air cleaner. EU6000 EU7200E Fig. 6 AIR CLEANER (Typical) 00 Hours or Monthly 1. Change engine oil. Drain plug. Fill plug. EU5000E EU6000 EU7200E Fig. 7 ENGINE...
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00 Hours or Monthly 2. Replace engine air cleaner. EU6000 EU7200E Fig. 8 AIR CLEANER (Typical) Annually 1. Clean machine. EU6000 EU7200E Fig. 9 MACHINE...
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6..3 SERVICE RECORD See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. ACTION CODE CHECK CLEAN REPLACE CHANGE HOURS SERVICED MAINTENANCE 8 Hours or Daily CK Engine Fluid Levels 0 Hours or Weekly CL Air Cleaner 00 Hours or Monthly CH Engine Oil Air Cleaner...
3. Remove the cover over the air cleaner. EU6000 4. Remove the filter from the engine. 5. Use an air house to blow the dust and de- bris out of the filter. 6. Install filter. 7. Install and secure the cover. EU7200E Fig. 20 AIR CLEANER (Typical)
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Run the engine for 1-2 minutes and check for oil leaks. 10. If leaks are found around the drain plug or filter, tighten slightly. Repeat step 9. 11. Check engine oil level. Top up as re- quired. EU7200E Fig. 2 ENGINE...
TROUBLE SHOOTING The Wallenstein Portable Generator is designed to generate up to 10,000 continuous watts of power at any type of remote location. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter.
BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Torque* Bolt...
INDEX PAGE PAGE Safety ..............2 Battery Safety ..........7 Assembly ............12 Equipment Safety Guidelines .....4 Gas Motor Safety........8 General Safety ...........3 Maintenance Safety ........6 Operating Safety.........7 Preparation ..........6 Index ..............36 Refuelling Safety ........7 Introduction ............1 Safety Signs ..........5 Safety Training..........5 Sign-Off Form ..........9 Storage Safety ..........7 Safety Sign Locations ........10 Service and Maintenance ......26...
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WALLENSTEIN 4144 BOOMER LINE ST. CLEMENTS, ON N0B 2M0 CANADA PH: (519) 699-9283 FAX: (519) 699-4146 PRINTED IN CANADA FEBRUARY 2009 PART NUMBER: Z97035...
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