Page 2 - AIR INDEX; DANGER
AIR INDEX Descriptive Term Applicable to Emissions Durability Period Moderate - 50 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc) 125 hours (engine greater than 80 cc) Intermediate - 125 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)250 hours (engine greater than 80 cc) Extended - 300 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)500 hours (engin...
Page 3 - FOREWORD; CONTENTS
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL FOREWORD Thank you very much for purchasing a SUBARU GENERATOR . This manual covers operation and maintenance of the SUBARU GENERATOR . This SUBARU GENERATOR can be used for general electrical equipments, appliances, lamps, tools as an AC power source. With regards to DC ap...
Page 6 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 1 - 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please make sure you review each precaution carefully.Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words. “DANGER” indicates a possibility of death or serious injury if instructions are not followed. “WARNING” indicates a strong p...
Page 7 - Warning Label Exclusively for the United States and Canada
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 2 - : PRECAUTIONS ON THE HANDLING OF THE WARNING LABEL Do not contact the generator to a commercial power line. Connection to a commercial power line may short circuit the generator and ruin it or cause electric shock hazard. Use the transfer switch for connecting to dome...
Page 11 - CONTROL PANEL
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 6 - CONTROL PANEL Engineswitch (w/Starter motor) Key switch (RGX2900) (RGX3600) (RGX4800) AC receptacle 30A Pilot lamp Pilot lamp Full power switch AC receptacle 20A AC receptacle 30A DC output terminal DC circuit breaker AC breaker Earth (ground )terminal Idel control sw...
Page 13 - Upper level; CHECK ENGINE OIL; Recommended engine oil:; SG; or; SJ; is
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 8 - 4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Upper level Oil filler cap(Oil gauge) Lower level CHECK ENGINE OIL Before checking or refilling oil, be sure generator is located on stable and level surface with engine stopped. ■ Remove oil filler cap and check the engine oil level. ■ If oil ...
Page 14 - Fuel Amount; up to “LEVEL” position :; Check fuel level at fuel level gauge.; FULL; Make sure you review each warning in order to prevent fire hazard.; WARNING
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 9 - Fuel Amount up to “LEVEL” position : L (U.S. gal) RGX2900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.0 (3.17)RGX3600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.0 (3.17)RGX4800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.0 (3.17)RGX6500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.0 (5.8)RGX7500 . . . . . . . ...
Page 15 - CHECKING COMPONENT PARTS; Check following items before starting engine:; CHECK GENERATOR SURROUNDINGS; Battery Base; Type
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 10 - CHECKING COMPONENT PARTS Check following items before starting engine: ■ Fuel leakage from fuel hose, etc. ■ Bolts and nuts for looseness. ■ Components for damage or breakage. ■ Generator not resting on or against any adjacent wiring. CHECK GENERATOR SURROUNDINGS Mak...
Page 16 - Use battery of recommended capacity.; Grounding spike
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 11 - Death, personal injury and/or property damage may occur unless instructions are followed carefully. ■ Use battery of recommended capacity. ■ Turn the starter switch to the “STOP” position when mounting or dismounting battery. When mounting battery, connect the positi...
Page 17 - OPERATING PROCEDURES; (a) Turn the Engine switch to the position; STARTING THE GENERATOR
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 12 - 5. OPERATING PROCEDURES (a) Turn the Engine switch to the position "ON". (b) Turn the AC circuit breaker to the position "OFF". (c) Open the fuel valve. (d) Set choke lever to close if the engine is cold. STARTING THE GENERATOR Check the oil level bef...
Page 18 - Pull briskly; (e) Pull the starter handle slowly until; Choke lever; (g) Warm up the engine without a load for
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 13 - Pull briskly (e) Pull the starter handle slowly until passing the compression point (resistance will be felt), then return the handle to its original position and pull briskly. ■ If the engine fails to start after several attempts, repeat above procedures with choke ...
Page 19 - USING ELECTRIC POWER; Do not move the generator while it is running.
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 14 - (a) Make sure the pilot lamp is turned on. (b) Turn off the switch (es) of the electrical appliance (s) before connecting to the generator. (c) Insert the plug (s) of the electrical appliance(s) into the receptacle. (1) AC APPLICATION USING ELECTRIC POWER ■ Make sure...
Page 20 - TWIST; TABLE 1
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 15 - NOTE : When the AC circuit breaker turns off during operation, the generator is over loaded or the appliance is defective. Stop the generator immediately, check the appliance and / or generator for overloading or detect and have repaired as necessary by SUBARU Indust...
Page 21 - breaker position is “ ON ”.; GFCI RECEPTACLE
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 16 - (d) Check and confirm whether circuit breaker position is “ ON ”. (e) Turn on the switch of the appliance. ON ON OFF ON OFF GFCI RECEPTACLE After starting the engine, check the GFCI for proper functioning by the following test procedure. ■ Push blue TEST button, The ...
Page 22 - TABLE 2
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 17 - FULL POWER SWITCH (Except RGX2900) Select the voltage using the FULL POWER SWITCH in accordance with the electrical appliance. Refer to TABLE 2. 120V 120V 240V Change the FULL POWER SWITCH after turning the AC circuit breaker to “OFF”. [CAUTION] Switch position Lower...
Page 23 - Turn IDLE CONTROL SWITCH on.
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 18 - IDLE CONTROL SWITCH (Except RGX2900) IDLE CONTROL SWITCH automatically reduces engine speed when load is OFF, and automatically increases engine speed to rated r.p.m. when load is ON. IDLE CONTROL SWITCH provides fuel economy and low noise operation at no-load runnin...
Page 24 - CONNECTION OF CABLE :; Red
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 19 - (2) DC APPLICATION The DC terminal is used only for charging 12 volt batteries. It provides up to 12V-8.3A (100W) of maximum power. CONNECTION OF CABLE : ■ Connect positive (red) terminal on generator to positive (+) terminal on battery. ■ Connect negative (black) te...
Page 25 - STOPPING THE GENERATOR; (c) Allow the engine about 3 minutes to; OIL SENSOR; (a) The oil sensor detects the fall in oil
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 20 - STOPPING THE GENERATOR (a) Turn off the power switch of the electric equipment and unplug the cord from receptacle of the generator. (b) Turn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position. (c) Allow the engine about 3 minutes to cool down at no-load before stopping. (...
Page 26 - WATTAGE INFORMATION
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 21 - 6.WATTAGE INFORMATION Some appliances need a “surge” of energy when starting. This means that the amount of electrical power needed to start the appliance may exceed the amount needed to maintain its use.Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indi...
Page 27 - VOLTAGE DROP IN ELECTRIC EXTENSION CORDS
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 22 - VOLTAGE DROP IN ELECTRIC EXTENSION CORDS When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator, a certain amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in the extension cord which reduces the effective voltage available for the applianc...
Page 28 - Prevents the flow of exhaust gas; How to remove the spark arrester
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 23 - 7. SPARK ARRESTER In a dry or wooded area, it is recommendable to use the product with a spark arrester. Some areas require the use of a spark arrester. Please check your local laws and regulations before operating your product. The spark arrester must be cleaned reg...
Page 29 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; DAILY INSPECTION
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 24 - 8. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NONROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. DAILY INSPECTION Before running the generator, check the following service items: PERIOD...
Page 31 - ENGINE OIL CHANGE; (a) Drain oil by removing the drain plug; Oil drain plug; on the oil filler cap.; SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER; Maintaining an air cleaner in proper condition is very important.
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 26 - 9. ”HOW-TO” MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL CHANGE ■ Change engine oil every 100 hours.(For new engine, change oil after 20 hours.) (a) Drain oil by removing the drain plug and the oil filler cap while the engine is warm. Oil drain plug (b) Reinstall the drain plug and fill t...
Page 32 - CLEANING FUEL STRAINER; (b) Clean the screen and strainer cup with; HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 27 - CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK PLUG (a) If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove it using a plug cleaner or wire brush. (b) Adjust the electrode gap to 0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.024 to 0.028 in.). Gap 0.6 to 0.7 mm(0.024 to 0.028 in.) CLEANING FUEL STRAINER Dirt and wate...
Page 33 - (c) Carefully note the brush direction and
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 28 - If the brush become excessively worn, its contact pressure with the slip ring changes and causes a roughened surface on the slip ring, resulting in irregular generator performance. Check the brush every 500 hours or if generator performance is irregular. If the brush...
Page 34 - PREPARATION FOR STORAGE; Store generator in a well ventilated, low humidity area.; Drain screw
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 29 - 10. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE The following procedures should be followed prior to storage of your generator for periods of 6 months or longer. ■ Drain fuel from fuel tank carefully by disconnecting the fuel line. Gasoline left in the fuel tank will eventually deterior...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING; When Engine Fails to Start:
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL - 30 - 11. TROUBLESHOOTING When generator engine fails to start after several attempts, or if no electricity is available at the output socket, check the following chart. If your generator still fails to start or generate electricity, contact your nearest SUBARU Industria...
Page 41 - SUBARU Generator
3ZZ9990578 ISSUE EMD-GU7220 PRINTED IN JAPAN June 2011 SUBARU Generator
