Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents i MN2411 Section 1 Product Safety Information 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Notice 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Page 5 - Safety Notice
Section 1 Product Safety Information Product Safety Information 1-1 MN2411 Safety Notice Be sure that you are completely familiar with the safe operation of this equipment. This equipment may be connected to other machines that have rotating parts or parts that are controlled by this equipment. Impr...
Page 6 - Symbols
1-2 Product Safety Information MN2411 This symbol is shown throughout the manual to indicate a connection to ground reference point. Symbols Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not a...
Page 7 - Product Safety Information 1-3; Operation Warning Statements; Continued; loose clothing or extremities and cause serious or fatal injury.; Continued on next page.
Product Safety Information 1-3 MN2411 Operation Warning Statements Continued WARNING: Some parts of this generator rotate during operation. Rotating parts can present extreme danger if clothing or body extremities are caught by the rotating part and can cause serious or fatal injury. Never touch a p...
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Page 11 - General Information 2-1; Limited Warranty; Warranty Period; Generator Series
Section 2 General Information General Information 2-1 MN2411 Thank you for purchasing your Baldor Generator Set. This manual contains information you need to safely and efficiently install and operate your generator set. During the preparation of this manual every effort was made to ensure the accur...
Page 12 - -2 General Information
Page 13 - Receiving & Inspection; the commercial carrier that delivered your system.; Lifting the Generator; Figure 3-1 PC17RI Portable Generator; read the storage guidelines in Section 5 of this manual.
Section 3 Receiving & Installation Receiving & Installation 3-1 MN2411 Receiving & Inspection When you receive your generator, there are several things you should do immediately. 1. Observe the condition of the shipping container and report any damage immediately to the commercial carrie...
Page 14 - Physical Location; necessary repaired or reinstalled in a well ventilated area.
3-2 Receiving & Installation MN2411 Physical Location Your generator is portable to go where the work is. To be safe, several factors must be considered: 1. Keep extension cords as short as possible. 2. For effective cooling and maintenance, the generator should be mounted on a flat, smooth, non...
Page 15 - earth at least 8 feet.; Figure 3-2 Frame Ground Connection; correct type and quantity of engine motor oil and fuel.
Receiving & Installation 3-3 MN2411 Frame Ground ConnectionWARNING: Be sure the system is properly grounded before applying power. Do not apply AC power before you ensure that grounds are connected. Electrical shock can cause serious or fatal injury. NEC requires that the frame and exposed condu...
Page 17 - Operator Control Panel; The Operator Control Panel is shown in Figure 4-1.; Figure 4-1 Operator Control Panel; AC Circuit Breaker; Pilot Lamp; level and restart the engine.
Section 4 Operation Operation 4-1 MN2411 Operator Control Panel The Operator Control Panel is shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Operator Control Panel AUTO POWER SAVE PILOT LAMP OVER LOAD ON OFF STOP RUN CHOKE BATTERY CHARGE ONLY ON OFF + − − + ENGINE SWITCH DC12V − 8.3A ~ AC OUTPUT AC AC Circuit Brea...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-1
Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-1 MN2411 WARNING: Before cleaning, inspecting, repairing, refueling or performing any maintenance to the generator set, always be sure the engine has stopped and that all rotating parts have also stopped. After stopping, cer...
Page 22 - -2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance; Clean/Adjust Spark Plug; Remove the plug wire and spark plug.; Clean Spark Arrester; Install spark arrester in muffler and secure with screw.; Cleaning; general guidelines for cleaning.; Table 5-1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Item
5-2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance MN2411 Clean/Adjust Spark Plug (Right side cover) 1. Remove the plug wire and spark plug. 2. .If the spark plug is contaminated, remove the carbon buildup with a plug cleaner or wire brush. 3. Adjust the electrode gap to 0.025 in. (0.6mm). 4. Install the spark plu...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-3; Voltage Variations; for all types of problems.; Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Guide; Problem
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-3 MN2411 Voltage Variations This generator set must be run at its proper speed to obtain the correct electrical power at its output. All engines have a tendency to slow down when a load is applied to it. The engine governor is designed to hold the operating speed as...
Page 24 - Single Grade; Storage
5-4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance MN2411 Service Service for your generator can be obtained from Baldor Generators. Please have the following information available prior to contacting the factory: The model number and serial number of the generator set.A complete and accurate description of the pr...
Page 25 - Baldor District Offices
Baldor District Offices UNITED STATES ARIZONA PHOENIX4211 S 43RD PLACEPHOENIX, AZ 85040PHONE: 602−470−0407FAX: 602−470−0464 CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES6480 FLOTILLACOMMERCE, CA 90040PHONE: 323−724−6771FAX: 323−721−5859 HAYWARD21056 FORBES STREETHAYWARD, CA 94545PHONE: 510−785−9900FAX: 510−785−9910 COLORA...
Page 26 - BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
© Baldor Electric Company MN2411 Printed in USA 5/05 BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY P.O. Box 2400 Ft. Smith, AR 72901--2400 (479) 646--4711 Fax (479) 648--5792 WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, b...