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APG3560 Owner’s Manual 6000 WATT PROPANE GENERATOR Please read and save these instructions. HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED SERVICE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! 888.896.6881 PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE: www.allpoweramerica.com...
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.
6000W Propane Generator General Precautions WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. 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.
Owner’s Manual General Precautions (cont’d) Fuel and Oil (cont’d) • Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames or other sources of ignition around the engine and fuel tank. Fuel vapors are explosive. • Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing.
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6000W Propane 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.
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Owner’s Manual 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. •...
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6000W Propane 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. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the generator may result in personal injury.
Servicing Maintain labels and name plates on the generator and engine. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact All-Power immediately for a replacement. Generator service must be performed only qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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6000W Propane Generator General Precautions (cont’d) Installation (cont’d) • If the generator is installed outdoors, it must be weatherproofed and should be soundproofed. It should not be run outdoors without protection to the generator and wiring conduit. • The generator weighs 201 lbs (approx). Two or more people should assist when moving or lifting this product.
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Owner’s Manual 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. Be aware that when engine parts are moving fast they cannot be seen clearly.
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Ownerʼs Manual Assembly Wheel and handle assembly: 1) CONTENTS: Spark plug Tool + 2) Thread nut thru stand and Rod, 2 axles, 2 washers, 4 cotter frame of the generator. pins, 2 wheels, Stand, 4 bolts 4 nuts, and Propane line. 3) Thread the nuts onto the bolts.
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6000W Propane Generator Assembly Wheel and handle assembly: 7) Handles should be already installed. 8) Twist and pull out to use handles.
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Photos below demonstrate battery plate attachment. 1) Bolt on plate with M6X40 bolts as shown below. 2) Put the battery on the frame, have the battery assembled with the provided accessories as shown. Accessories...
6000W Propane Generator Propane Connection Propane hose connection: Propane Cylinder (NOTE: This is your Propane common propane BBQ cylinder) Intake Valve Step 1 Step 2 Insert hose connection to Insert other end of hose to generator and tighten. the propane cylinder & tighten. Generator Propane Hose.
Owner’s Manual Operation Purge button Circuit Breaker Hour Meter Outlets Voltage Meter Oil Fill Fuel Intake Valve Key Start Pull Start Key Start Circuit Breaker NOTE: THE PARTS LISTED ABOVE ARE HELPFUL FOR LOCATING THE 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.
6000W Propane Generator Operation (cont’d) Starting Instructions START Pull the choke lever to the "START" Connect the propane hose from the position bottle to the machine Turn the fuel valve to the "START" Turn the valve on the propane cylinder position all the way open Press the "PURGE"...
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Owner’s Manual Operation (cont’d) Starting Instructions or or Battery Start: If battery is installed, turn the key to the START position & allow the engine to crank. When engine starts, release the key back to the RUN position. Recoil Start: Turn the key to the RUN Position. Pull the recoil starter to start. START Move the choke lever to the "RUN"...
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CAUTION: ATTEMPTING TO POWER SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE USE OF AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. ALL-POWER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO USE AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER.
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CAUTION: ATTEMPTING TO POWER SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE USE OF AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. ALL-POWER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO USE AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER.
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1. Remove the spark plug cap. 2. Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug. 3. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped. Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused. 4.
Owner’s Manual 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 TO COMPLETELY COOL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE, OR CLEANING.
6000W Propane 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 FOR CONNECTION TO A SEPERATE GENERATOR.
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Owner’s Manual Installation (cont’d) Supporting and Mounting Mount the generator on a concrete slab capable of supporting the weight of the generator. The slab must extend on all sides beyond the frame by at least one foot. Contact a cement contractor for slab specifications if necessary.
Owner’s Manual Specifications AC electrical Current Output 120V/240V AC @ 42/21A 60Hz Continuous/Rated Wattage 5,000 Peak Wattage 6,000 Outlet Two 120V AC, 2 spring grounded One 120V twist-lock outlet One 120/240V AC twist-lock outlet Gasoline engine Horsepower 4-cycle OHV air-cooled recoil & electric start Type Displacement 389cc...
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ROCKER ARM PIVOT BOLT (M8) PUSH ROD GUIDE PLATE ROD PUSH INTAKE VALVE EX VALVE VALVE SPRING INTAKE VALVE SPRING RETAINER EX VALVE SPRING RETAINER EX VALVE HELMET PUSH ROD GUIDE PLATE ROCKER BOLT LOCK NUT ROCKER ARM ASSY. APG3560-F-16-JD...
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Ownerʼs Manual Control panel (P) APA Parts No. Parts No. Description ELECTRO MAGNETIC VALVE SWITCH ASSY. APG3560-P-01-JD JF200LPG-I-0 APG3560-P-02-JD JD6500ELPG-A-01 ENGINE SWITCH ASSY. JD6500BST-E-04 APG3560-P-03-JD VOLT METER ASSY. APG3560-P-04-JD JD6500LPG-A-02 CIRCUIT BREAKER APG3560-P-05-JD JD6500BST-E-08 120V/240V RECEPTACLE (L14-30) JD6500BST-E-07 120V RECEPTACLE (L5-30)
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