Harbor Freight Tools 65309 User Manual
15,000 W, 540 RPM
PTO GENERATOR
65309
SET UP, OPERATING, AND SERVICING
INSTRUCTIONS
Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN
MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside
a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
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Only use OUTSIDE
and far away from
windows, doors, and
vents.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
WARNING! Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in re,
serious injury and/or DEATH.
The warnings and precautions
discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
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SET UP PRECAUTIONS
Follow precautions and instructions 1.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
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provided by tractor manufacturer.
Gasoline fuel and fumes are amma-2.
ble, and potentially explosive. Use
proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Do not store fuel or other
ammable materials nearby. Use only
in a well-ventilated area.
Have multiple ABC class re extin-3.
guishers nearby.
Set up and use only on a at, level, 4.
surface that is capable of supporting
this Generator, the tractor and the
forces applied during use of this tool.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 5.
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during set up.
Use only lubricants and fuel recom-6.
mended in the engine manual provided by the tractor manufacturer.
Permanent wiring or wiring into an 7.
existing electrical service MUST be
done by a licensed electrician, and
MUST comply with all applicable
codes.
Don’t connect the generator directly •
to a building’s wiring. A portable
electric generator that is connected
directly to utility line can ‘back feed’
into the power lines. This lower voltage created by the generator can
be increased to thousands of volts
by line transformers. That unexpected voltage can injure or even
kill a utility lineman making outage
repairs many miles away. Hard
wiring can also cause expensive
damage to utility equipment and the
generator.
Don’t overload the generator. The 9.
total wattage used by the devices
should be less than the output rating
of the generator. If you put too many
devices on the generator, it could
seriously damage them. Overloading the generator can also cause
re. This generator is rated at 15,000
Watts. NOTE: At start-up, devices
draw more power in a surge than
they do during continuous operation.
When guring total wattage of all
devices connected to this generator,
use the higher start-up rating of each
device.
Do not exceed the current limit speci-10.
ed for any one receptacle. Refer to
the Specications chart for amperage
limits on each receptacle.
A hard wired generator must be •
installed by a licensed electrician
with a UL approved cut-off switch
that will automatically disconnect
the home from the power grid when
the generator is being used. Check
with the local utility company before
having a generator hard-wired to a
building.
Make sure the generator is properly 8.
grounded to avoid electrical shocks.
Connect a 6 ga. or larger insulated
copper wire to the Ground Connection on the Control Panel. Connect this wire to a suitable external
ground, such as a metal stake in the
ground.
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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
1. CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD
Using an engine indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN
MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide. This is a poison you
cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are
open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away
from windows, doors, and vents.
The exposed PTO shaft is danger-2.
ous. Do not operate the generator
without the guards in place and in
good condition. Stay away from the
PTO shaft during operation.
Drive shaft Guards must be in place 3.
and not spinning. Drive shaft must be
secured at both ends.
Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses, 6.
hearing protection, and NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator under a
full face shield during use.
People with pacemakers should 7.
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic elds in close
proximity to a heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference or
pacemaker failure. Caution is necessary when near the engine’s magneto
or recoil starter.
Use only accessories that are recom-8.
mended by Harbor Freight Tools for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one piece of equipment
may become hazardous when used
on another piece of equipment.
Do not operate in explosive atmo-9.
spheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Electrical sparks may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Keep the generator, tractor, and 10.
surrounding area clean and clear of
debris at all times.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing 11.
and use common sense when operating this piece of equipment. Do not
use this piece of equipment while
tired or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
Keep children away from the equip-4.
ment, especially while it is operating.
Do not leave the equipment unat-5.
tended when it is running. Turn off
the equipment (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the
work area.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose 12.
clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-13.
ing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the equipment
in unexpected situations.
Do not cover the engine or generator 14.
during operation.
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor
use.
Do not handle any electrical device 15.
while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK WILL RESULT.
Excessively high drive speeds are 16.
dangerous. This unit was designed
for the PTO shaft to turn at 540 RPM.
Do not operate the Generator at excessively high speeds.
Extension Cords
As the distance from the supply outlet 1.
increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. (See Table A.)
The smaller the gauge number of the 2.
wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord
can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. (See Table A.)
When using more than one exten-3.
sion cord to make up the total length,
make sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required.
(See Table A.)
Make sure the extension cord is prop-6.
erly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by
a qualied electrician before using it.
Protect the extension cords from 7.
sharp objects, excessive heat, and
damp or wet areas.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
(120/240 VOLT)
EXTENSION CORD
NAMEPLATE
LENGTH
AMPERES
(at full load)
0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16
2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14
3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12
5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 -
12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - -
TABLE A
25’
50’
75’
100’
* Based on limiting the line
voltage drop to ve volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
150’
If you are using one extension cord 4.
for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum
to determine the required minimum
cord size. (See Table A.)
If you are using an extension cord 5.
outdoors, make sure it is marked with
the sufx “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
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SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 1.
during set up and maintenance.
Turn tractor switch off and remove 2.
key after use.
Unconditioned electrical power can 3.
damage sensitive equipment. Use a
line conditioner (sold separately) between this generator and the devices.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 4.
the equipment. These carry important information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
Store equipment out of the reach of 5.
children.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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