Page 2 - Table of Contents; R E G I S T E R Y O U R P R O D U C T
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - S I G N A L W O R D S; DANGER; N O T I C E; INTRODUCTION
02 S I G N A L W O R D S DANGER WARNING CAUTION Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Tox...
Page 6 - FEATURES AND CONTROLS
1 - F u e l G a u g e2 - 8 . 0 G a l l o n C a p a c i t y F u e l T a n k3 - F u e l C a p4 - C h o k e L e v e r ( b e h i n d a i r f i l t e r b o x )5 - A i r F i l t e r 6 - 4 3 9 c c F I R M A N O H V E n g i n e7 - R e c o i l S t a r t e r8 - 1 0 . 0 " F l a t F r e e W h e e l 9 - O i ...
Page 10 - Control Panel
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 N O T I C E T o t a l p o w e r d r a w n f r o m a l l r e c e p t a c l e s m u s t n o t e x c e e d t h e d a t a d e c a l r a t i n g . Control Panel 3 4 2 1 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 5 13 1. Main Fuel Selector Switch Engine Switc...
Page 11 - OPERATION; To better educate yourself about all carbon monoxide risks,
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 OPERATION 1.Location DANGER! Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to...
Page 12 - Reduce Risk of Fire
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Reduce Risk of Fire WARNING! Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury. Keep portable generator at least 5 ft. (1.5m) from any structure, tre...
Page 13 - Add Engine Oil; D e g r e e s C e l s i u s o ( O u t s i d e )
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 2, Oil and Gasoline / LPG/ NG Add Engine Oil We recommend using FIRMAN SAE 10W-30 API SL oil for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils (API SL or higher) are acceptable. Do not use special additives. Ambient tempera...
Page 14 - Low Oil Shutdown
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 4. Using oil funnel, slowly pour contents of provided oil bottle into oil fill opening until oil reaches upper limit "H" mark on the dipstick. Be careful not to overfill. Overfilling could cause engine starting problems o...
Page 15 - Operation at High Altitude; Altitude; Operation at High Ambient conditions
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 N O T I C E Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify engine to run on alternate fuels not described in this manual. Use of unapproved fuels could damage engine and will not be covered under warranty. 1. Clean area around fuel fill ca...
Page 16 - Connecting LPG/ NG Fuel; LPG
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Connecting LPG/ NG Fuel WARNING! Liquid Petroleum gas (LPG) and Natural Gas (NG) are extremely flammable which could cause burns or fire resulting in death or serious injury. Do not place the LPG/NG sources in the path of muffler...
Page 17 - N G S h u t O ff Va l v e; Starting the Generator on Gasoline; Indicator light - Battery Power Saving Mode
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 N G S h u t O ff Va l v e Connect the locally approved flexible fuel supply line (not included) to the LPG/NG connector (inlet) on the control panel and the fuel Source. We recommend you use FIRMAN 10ft (3m) Quick Connect Hose Ki...
Page 19 - Starting the Generator on LPG
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 9. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts and warms up, slowly move the choke lever to theRUN position. 10. Allow portable generator to run at no load for a few minutes to stabilize before plugging inany electrical devices. ...
Page 22 - Starting the Generator on NG
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 • Exchanging fuel cylinders to allow the first cylinder to warm up, repeating as necessary.Placing the LPG cylinder at the end of the generator near the handle, where engine fanair flows out from the generator. This air is slight...
Page 25 - Connecting Electrical Loads
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 This portable generator has been pretested and adjusted to handle its full capacity. The voltage is regulated using an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) . Readjusting the AVR will void warranty. 6. Connecting Electrical Loads The...
Page 26 - Surge Protection; Stopping the generator
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Do not use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.Do not operate generator in the rain or wet weather.Do not run indoors to avoid wet conditions.Do not handle generator or electrical cor...
Page 28 - Maintenance - Storage; General Recommendations; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; ITEM
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Maintenance - Storage General Recommendations Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the generator. See anyauthorized dealer for service.The generator's warranty does not cover items that have bee...
Page 29 - When Transporting Generator; ENGINE MAINTENANCE; Change Engine Oil
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 When Transporting Generator Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with main fuel valve in OFF position.Do not tip generator at an angle which causes fuel to spill. Disconnect LPG/ NG fuel hose and securely stow away. ENGINE MAINTENAN...
Page 30 - Air Filter Maintenance
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Air Filter Maintenance (a) Carefully remove foam air filter element and wash it with liquid detergent and water only. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. (b) Saturate foam air filter element with clean engine oil and squeeze in a clean...
Page 31 - Maintenance Valve Clearance
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 ( c) Inspect spark plug for damage and clean with a wire brush before reinstalling. Replace if damaged. (d-2) For spark plug CHAMPION N9YC - Adjust the electrode gap to 0.028 - 0.031 in. ( 0.7 - 0.8 mm).(e) Seat spark plug in pos...
Page 32 - Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester; GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 1.Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.2.Remove the screws securing the spark arrester in place and the remove it from muffler. S p a r k a r r e s t e r s c r e e n F l a ...
Page 33 - Battery Replacement
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Battery Replacement A ( M 6 ) 1. Remove the spark plug boot from spark plug.2. Remove the nut and bolt from the negative(-) post first, then the positive(+) post.3. Loosen and remove the wing nuts (A) on the battery holding brack...
Page 34 - Long Term Storage
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system components such as the carburetor, fuel hoses or tank during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) attract moisture, whi...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting – Specifications
Troubleshooting – Specifications E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Problem Cause Correction Engine is running , but no AC output is available . 1. Circuit breaker is open . 2. Fault in generator . 3. Poor connection or defective cord set . 4. Connected device is ...
Page 36 - SPECIFICATIONS; Model
SPECIFICATIONS Model Rated AC Voltage Phase Power Factor Voltage Regulator Alternator Type Running Watts* Starting Watts Engine Engine Type Displacement Low Oil Shutdown Ignition System Starting System Fuel Capacity Fuel Tank Lubricating Oil Capacity Carburetor Type Air Cleaner P.T.O. Shaft Rotation...
Page 37 - PARTS DIAGRAM AND PART LIST
PARTS DIAGRAM AND PART LIST T07571 PARTS DIAGRAM E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 1 5 6 36
Page 39 - Parts Diagrams - Parts Lists - Wiring Diagram
T07571 Portable Generator N O . Part Number Qty. E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Description N O . Part Number Qty. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 4...
Page 40 - FIRMAN 439cc Tri-fuel Engine
FIRMAN 439cc Tri-fuel Engine 123456789 1 0 11 1 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 92 02 12 22 32 42 52 62 72 82 93 03 13 23 33 43 53 63 73 83 94 04 14 24 34 44 54 64 74 84 95 05 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 8 N O . Part Number Description Qty. E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 3 8 0 ...
Page 42 - Do Not Return the Unit to the Place of Purchase; Normal Wear; Repair/Replacement Warranty; Warranty Qualigications; HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 FIRMAN Three (3) Year Limited Warranty Do Not Return the Unit to the Place of Purchase C o n t a c t t h e F I R M A N S e r v i c e C e n t e r a n d F I R M A N w i l l t r o u b l e s h o o t a n y i s s u e v i a p h o n e o ...
Page 43 - Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential Damage; Address; Installation, Use and Maintenance; Service – Warranty
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential Damage FIRMAN disclaims any obligation to cover any loss of time, use of this product, freight, or anyincidental or consequential claim by anyone from using this product. THIS WARRANTY...
Page 44 - F I R M A N P O W E R E Q U I P M E N T I N C .
E n g l i s h Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e : 1 - 8 4 4 - F I R M A N 1 CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS F I R M A N P O W E R E Q U I P M E N T I N C . E m i s s i o n C o n t r o l S y s t e m Wa r r a n t y The...
