Page 2 - SPECIFICATION; MODEL
2 — ENG This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product will be used aroundflammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or othersimilar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally requ...
Page 3 - WARRANTY; THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND DOES NOT COVER; WARRANTY SERVICE
3 — ENG WARRANTY Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North P.O. Box 2468 Jackson, TN 38302-2468 1-888-559-8550 PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part isfree from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or r...
Page 4 - HAZARD; RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE; including the following:; • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 — ENG Attempting to connect generatordirectly to the electrical system ofany building structure. Back feeding electricity through abuilding’s electrical system to theoutside utility feed lines could en-danger repair persons attempting torestore service. Attempting to connect to the incomingutility...
Page 5 - READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
5 — ENG READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Use of worn, damaged, undersizedor ungrounded extension cords. Placing generator on or againsthighly conductive surface, such asa steel walkway or metal roof. Improper connection of items togenerator. Operation of unit ...
Page 6 - RISK OF FIRE
6 — ENG READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE Turn engine off and allow it to coolbefore adding fuel to the tank. Equiparea of operation with a fire extin-guisher certified to handle gasolineor fuel fires. Add fuel to tank in well ventilatedarea. Make ...
Page 7 - RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD; Risk of Injury and Property Damage When
7 — ENG READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD Operate generator in clean, dry, wellventilated area. Never operate unitin enclosed areas such as garages,basements, storage, sheds, or in anylocation occupied by humans or ani-mals...
Page 8 - RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
8 — ENG READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. • Review and understand all ofthe operating instructions andwarnings in this manual. • Become familiar with theoperation and controls of thegenerator. Know how to shut itoff quickly. • Equip area of operation with afire...
Page 9 - RISK FROM LIFTING; RISK OF MOVING PARTS
9 — ENG RISK FROM LIFTING HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT COULD HAPPEN The generator is too heavy to be liftedby one person. Obtain assistancefrom others before you try to moveit. Serious injury can result from attempt-ing to lift too heavy an object. Lifting a very heavy object. READ AND UNDERSTAND A...
Page 10 - Extension Cords; ASSEMBLY; Figure 2; REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON; Figure 1; GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
10 — ENG OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM THEGENERATOR There are basically 2 ways to obtain electricity from a gen- erator: 1. Use of extension cords directly from the generatorto the appliance, lights, tools, etc. Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart Amperage *Up to 20 amp draw Up to 30 amp draw Cord Length 0...
Page 11 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR GENERATOR; All electrical loads MUST be disconnected; BEFORE START UP
11 — ENG OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules beforeoperation of your Generator. Compare the illustrationin your parts manual with your generator to familiarizeyourself with the location of various controls andadjustments. Save all manuals for future references. GE...
Page 12 - CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS; TO START THE ENGINE
12 — ENG CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS 1. Let engine run and warm up for five minutes afterstarting with no electrical load. Connect loads in the following manner to preventdamage to equipment:2. Connect inductive load equipment first, inductiveloads consist of refrigerators, freezers, waterpumps, air...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; MAINTENANCE TASK; GENERATOR MAINTENANCE; STORAGE; Engine Preparation; Generator
13 — ENG MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items thathave been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To receive full value from the warranty, operator mustmaintain the generator as instructed in this manual. ENGINE MAINTENANCE Refer to the Engine Op...
Page 14 - starting; IMPORTANT; DETERMINING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS; WATTAGE CALCULATIONS
14 — ENG Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator. Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result from an overload.1. Starting and running wattage requirements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool. 2. There are two types...
Page 15 - STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS; Application Guide; Electric Appliance
15 — ENG STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor nameplate the starting and running voltage and amperagerequirements. Use the following formula to convertvoltage and amperage to wattage: Volts X Amp = Watts 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts 2. To determine th...
Page 16 - HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR
16 — ENG HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR WATTAGE CALCULATIONS APPLIANCE OR LOAD DEVICE* REFRIGERATOR/ FREEZER 800 SMALL REFRIGERATOR AIR COND.(ROOM) SUMP PUMP 1/2 HP 600 TELEVISION CAUTION !! HOT PLATE MICROWAVE SPACE HEATER 2400 1000 3 2 LIGHTING 60 WATT BULBS 75 WATT BULBS 100 WATT BULBS 300 WATT BUL...
Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
17 — ENG PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start No electrical output Repeated circuit breaker tripping Generator overheating 1. Low on fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Off" position. 3. Faulty spark plug. 4. Choke in wrong position. 5. Fuel shut-off valve in closedposition. 6. Uni...
Page 18 - NOTES
Page 20 - Generator Quick Facts; ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT
20 — ENG ENGINE GAS WATTAGE WIRING ENGINE Generator Quick Facts Us e clean, fres h gas oline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add gas oline during or immediately after us e. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT Mos t generators are equipped with a low-oil shutdown. If the oil i...