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ii See this fold-out section for all of the figures referenced in the operator’s manual. Consulter l’encart à volets afin d’examiner toutes les figures mentionnées dans le manuel d’utilisation. Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el manual del...
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iii N K A B L A - Recoil starter grip (poignée du démarreur à rappel, mango del arrancador retráctil) B - Air filter (filtre à air, filtro de aire) C - Choke lever (levier d’étrangleur, palanca del anegador) D - Removable control panel (panneau de commande amovible, panel de control en distintas) E ...
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iv A - Latch (loquet, pestillo) B - Removable control panel (panneau de commande amovible, panel de control en distintas) Fig. 6 A - Axle (essieu, eje) B - Wheel (roue, rueda) C - Washer (rondelle, arandela) D - Mount bracket (support de montage, soporte de montaje) E - Hitch pin (goupille de sûreté...
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vii ENGINE SWITCH OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF PRESS AND HOLD ENGINE SWITCH NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME HRS MAINTENANCE Hz Fig. 25 A - Engine switch (commutateur du moteur, interruptor encendido/apagado del motor) A - Spark plug (bougie, bujía) B - Spark plug cap (capuchon de bougie, tapa de la bujía) Fig. 2...
Page 8 - — English; GROUNDING THE GENERATOR; TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 — English DANGER: GROUNDING THE GENERATOR To reduce the risk of shock or electrocution, generator must be properly grounded. The nut and ground terminal on the frame must always be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground source. The ground path should be made with #8 size wire. Connect ...
Page 9 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 — English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.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. But even if you ...
Page 10 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; Maintenance
4 — English SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: When this generator is used to supply a building wiring system: generator must be installed by a qualified electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a separately derived system in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. The generator shal...
Page 11 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
5 — English SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal inj...
Page 12 - SAFETY LABELS; L’utilisation d’une génératrice à l’intérieur PEUT VOUS; DANGER
6 — English SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Freq...
Page 13 - — English; Current in; WARNING
7 — English SYMBOLS ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load. Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can damage the appliance and overheat the cord. Current in Amper...
Page 14 - — English; ELECTRICAL; GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER; To restore power, depress the RESET button.; GENERATOR CAPACITY; Running Watts
8 — English CONTROL PANEL CORD (NOT PROVIDED) See Figure 1. The 25-ft. control panel cord (Model RDEC25) has a 240 Volt, 20 Amp twist lock plug on one end and a 240 Volt, 20 Amp twist lock receptacle on the other end. It also has a 12 Volt DC engine control connector on each end. When using this cor...
Page 15 - Reciprocating Saw; POWER MANAGEMENT; Tool or Appliance; Quartz Halogen Work Light
9 — English ELECTRICAL Example: Tool or Appliance Running Watts* Additional Starting Watts* Quartz Work Light (1000 Watt) 1000 0 Reciprocating Saw 960 960 Drill (1/2 inch, 5.4 amps) 600 900 Circular Saw (Heavy Duty, 7-1/4 in.) 1400 2300 Demolition hammer 600 1200 4560 Total Running Watts 2300 Highes...
Page 16 - FEATURES; DIMENSIONS; The choke lever is used when starting the engine.
10 — English PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine Type ....................... Yamaha MZ360, 4 Stroke, OHVFuel Volume ................................................................ 8 gal. GENERATOR Rated Voltage .....................................................120V/240VRated Amps ................
Page 17 - RECOIL STARTER GRIP; ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
11 — English FEATURES RECOIL STARTER GRIP The recoil starter is pulled to start the machine. REMOVABLE CONTROL PANEL The removable control panel can be wall-mounted for use with the RDEC25 control panel cord (not provided) for opera-tion in a variety of locations. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product req...
Page 18 - INSTALLING LEGS; INSTALLING THE WHEELS; CONNECTING BATTERY; then connect the black wire to the negative (−) terminal; When removing the battery for replacement:; REMOVABLE CONTROL PANEL
12 — English INSTALLING LEGS See Figure 6. Locate the following items: Legs with rubber feet (left and right) 6 washers (1/4 in.) 6 lock nuts 4 screws (2 in.) 2 screws (1 in.) Raise the front end of the generator, where the engine is located, high enough to gain access to the frame bottom; secur...
Page 19 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:; RAISING AND LOWERING THE HANDLE
13 — English OPERATION DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.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. But even if you cannot smell the ex...
Page 20 - OXYGENATED FUELS; are not covered; CHECKING/ADDING FUEL
14 — English CHECKING/ADDING LUBRICANT See Figure 13. NOTICE: Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure. Engine lubricant has a major influence on engine perfor-mance and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE 10W-3...
Page 21 - Load Indicator
15 — English OPERATION NOTE: You must push the off switch and hold it until the engine has fully stopped.The removable control panel has two 120 Volt duplex GFCI power outlets with outlet covers. Each duplex outlet has a Test and a Reset push button. NOTE: The GFCI outlets may be shown without their...
Page 22 - LIFTING THE GENERATOR; 0 ̊F, move the choke lever left to the RUN position.; STOPPING THE ENGINE; To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:; HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
16 — English OPERATION LIFTING THE GENERATOR See Figure 20. Fold the handle to the down position. Never lift or carry this product using the handle. NOTE: This tool is heavy and requires several people to lift. To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and ...
Page 23 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; Checking/Adding Lubricant; SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE; Product Specifications
17 — English MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage. Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an autho...
Page 24 - DRAINING THE FUEL TANK; REPLACING FUEL FILTER
18 — English SPARK ARRESTOR See Figure 26. Inspect the spark arrestor for breaks or holes. Replace if necessary. To purchase a replacement spark arrestor contact RIDGID customer service at 1-866-539-1710. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrestor screen as needed. DRAINING FU...
Page 25 - CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; Wash hands after handling.; STORAGE; STORAGE TIME
19 — English CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product, its exhaust, and other substances that may become airborne from its use may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. BATTERY...
Page 26 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; manual instead of the maintenance information listed below.
20 — English MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: If a separate engine manual is provided for this generator, please follow the maintenance schedule provided in the engine manual instead of the maintenance information listed below. Before each use After 1st month or 20 hours of operation Every 3 m...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
21 — English TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start. No fuel.Stale gasoline or water in gasoline. Lubricant level is low. Fuel valve is OFF.Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped.Choke lever is in RUN position.E n g i n e s t o re d w i t h o u t t re a t i n ...
Page 28 - WARRANTY; WHAT IS NOT COVERED
22 — English WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service.This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All war-ranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: Generator Technic...
Page 29 - YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
23 — English WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U.S. EPA, Environment Canada, and One World Technolo-gies, Inc., are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system’s warranty on your small off-road equipment. New equip-ment that uses small off-road engines must be designed...
Page 30 - Period of Warranty —
24 — English WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA hereby warrants that new Yamaha Spark Ignited Small Off Road Engines, hereafter called SORE engines, purchased from an authorized Yamaha SORE engine dealer in the continental United States will be free from defects in material and workmanship for t...
Page 31 - YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
25 — English WARRANTY YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2013 Small Off...