Makita G1700i User Manual

GENERATOR

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FEDERAL EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY

EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE – This emission warranty is applicable in all States, except the

State of California.

Makita U.S.A. Inc., La Mirada, California, (herein “MAKITA”) warrant(s) to the initial retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this
Nonroad engine (herein “engine”) has been designed, built, and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that the engine is free of defects in materials and workmanship which would cause this
engine to fail to conform with EPA regulations during its warranty period.

For the components listed under PARTS COVERED, the Makita Factory Service Center or Service Center authorized by MAKITA will, at no
cost to you, make the necessary diagnosis, repair, or replacement necessary to ensure that the engine complies with applicable U.S. EPA
regulations.

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EMISSISON COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY PERIOD

The warranty period for this engine begins on the date of sale to the
initial purchaser and continues for a period of 2 years.

PARTS COVERED

Listed below are the parts covered by the Emission Components
Defect Warranty. Some of the parts listed below may require
scheduled maintenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled
replacement point for that part.

(1) Fuel Metering System

(i) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or

fuel injection system).

(ii) Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system, if applicable.

(iii) Cold start enrichment system, if applicable.

(iv) Regulator assy (gaseous fuel, if applicable)

(2) Air Induction System

(i) Intake manifold, if applicable

(ii) Air filter.

(3) Ignition System

(i) Spark plugs.

(ii) Magneto or electronic ignition system.

(iii) Spark advance/retard system, if applicable.

(4) Exhaust manifold, if applicable

(5) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems

(i) Electronic controls, if applicable

(ii) Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies.

(iii) Filter lock assy (gaseous fuel, if applicable)

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE

To obtain warranty service, take your engine to the nearest Makita
Factory Service Center or Service Center authorized by MAKITA .
Bring your sales receipts indicating date of purchase for this engine.
The Makita Factory Service Center or Service Center authorized by
MAKITA will perform the necessary repairs or adjustments within a
reasonable amount of time and furnish you with a copy of the repair
order. All parts and accessories replaced under this warranty become
the property of MAKITA.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

*Conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjustment

(unless they were made by the Makita Factory Service Center or
Service Center authorized by MAKITA during a warranty repair),
alteration, accident, failure to use the recommended fuel and oil, or
not performing required maintenance services.

*The replacement parts used for required maintenance services.

*Consequential damages such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss

of use of the engine or equipment, etc.

*Diagnosis and inspection charges that do not result in warranty-

eligible service being performed.

*Any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of authorized

parts due to use of non-authorized parts.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. MAKITA
recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your engine, but MAKITA cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.

As the engine owner, you should however be aware that MAKITA
may deny warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due
to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest
Makita Factory Service Center or Service Center authorized by
MAKITA when a problem exists.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact the Makita Warranty Department
at 1-800-4-MAKITA for the information.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIRS

You are responsible for the proper maintenance of the engine. You
should keep all receipts and maintenance records covering the
performance of regular maintenance in the event questions arise.
These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred to
each subsequent owner of the engine. MAKITA reserves the right to
deny warranty coverage if the engine has not been properly
maintained. Warranty claims will not be denied, however, solely
because of the lack of required maintenance or failure to keep
maintenance records.

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY
ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL;
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY
THE MAKITA FACTORY SERVICE CENTER OR SERVICE
CENTER AUTHORIZED BY MAKITA . THE USE OF PARTS THAT
ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY
TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A
BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

If other than the parts authorized by MAKITA are used for
maintenance replacements or for the repair of components affecting
emission control, you should assure yourself that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts
authorized by MAKITA in their performance and durability.

HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM

All repair qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed by a
In the event that any emission-related part is found to be defective during the warranty period, you shall notify Makita Warranty Department at
1-800-4-MAKITA and you will be advised of the appropriate warranty service dealer or service providers where the warranty repair can be
performed.

Makita Factory Service Center or Service Center authorized by MAKITA .

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FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS IN CANADA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

RICHMOND
(Vancouver Regional Office)
11771 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, V7A.5H6
Tel. [phone] or 604.272.3104
Fax.[phone]

COQUITLAM
Unit 103. 2131 Hartley Avenue, Coquitlam, V3K.2Z3
Tel. [phone] or 1.800.266.7738
Fax.[phone]

ALBERTA

CALGARY
#8-6115 Fourth Street S.E., Calgary, T2H.2H9
Tel. [phone] or 403.243.3995
Fax.[phone]

EDMONTON
11614-149 Street, Edmonton, T5M.3R3
Tel. [phone] or 780.455.6544
Fax.[phone]

SASKATCHEWAN

SASKATOON
206A-2750 Faithful Avenue, Saskatoon, S7K.6M6
Tel. [phone] or 306.931.0111
Fax.[phone]

MANITOBA

WINNIPEG
1670 St. James Street, Winnipeg, R3H.0L3
Tel. [phone] or 204.694.0402
Fax.[phone]

ONTARIO

LONDON
317 Adelaide Street S., Unit 117, London, N5Z.3L3
Tel. [phone] or 519.686.3115
Fax.[phone]

MISSISSAUGA
6350 Tomken Road, Unit 8 Mississauga, L5T.1Y3
Tel. [phone] or 905.670.7255
Fax.[phone]

OTTAWA (Nepean)
210 Colonnade Road S, Unit #10, Ottawa (Nepean),
K2E.7L5
Tel. [phone] or 613.224.5022/5088
Fax.[phone]

WHITBY
(Toronto Head Office)
1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, L1N.7B7
Tel. [phone] or 905.571.2200
Fax.[phone]

QUÉBEC

ST. LEONARD
(Montréal Bureau Régional)
6389 Boul, Couture, St. Leonard, H1P.3J5
Tél. [phone] or 514.323.1223
Fax.[phone]

VILLE ST. LAURENT
1140 Rue Bégin, Ville St. Laurent, H4R 1X1
Tél. [phone] or 514.745.5025
Fax.[phone]

LES SAULES
1200 St. Jean Baptiste, Unit 106, Québec (Les Saules),
G2E.5E8
Tél. [phone] or 418.871.5720
Fax.[phone]

NOVA SCOTIA

DARTMOUTH
202 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth,B3B.1T5
Tel. [phone] or 902.468.7064
Fax.[phone]

FOREWORD

Thank you very much for purchasing a MAKITA GENERATOR.
This manual covers operation and maintenance of the MAKITA GENERATOR.
This MAKITA GENERATOR can be used for general electrical equipments, appliances, lamps, tools as an
AC power source. With regards to DC application, the terminals are used only for charging 12 volt battery.
Never use this generator for any other purposes.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the proper operation and maintenance procedures in order
to maximize the safe and efficient use of this product.
Keep this owner’s manual at hand, so that you can refer to it at any time.
Due to constant efforts to improve our products, certain procedures and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

When ordering spare parts, always give us the MODEL, PRODUCTION NUMBER (PROD No.) and
SERIAL NUMBER (SER No.) of your Product.

Please fill in the following blanks after checking the production number on your product.
(Location of label is different depending on the product model.)

PROD No. SER No.
(

)

Label

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2. COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5. OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6. WATTAGE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7. SPARK ARRESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

8. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

9. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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PERIODIC OPERATION AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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. WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

NOTE

Please refer to the illustrations on the back page of the front cover or back cover
for Fig. 11to 66indicated in the sentence.

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please make sure you review each precaution carefully.

Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words.

WARNING

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CAUTION

“WARNING” indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss
of life if instructions are not followed.

“CAUTION” indicates a possibility of personal injury or
equipment damage if instructions are not followed.

WARNING

Do not operate the generator near gasoline or gaseous fuel because of the potential
danger of explosion or fire.
Do not fill the fuel tank with fuel while the engine is running. Do not smoke or use open
flame near the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill fuel during refueling. If fuel is spilt, wipe
it off and let dry before starting the engine.

WARNING

Do not place in flammables near the generator.
Be careful not to place fuel, matches, gunpowder, oily cloths, straw, trash, or any other in flammables near
the generator.

WARNING

Do not operate the generator inside a room, cave, tunnel, or other
insufficiently ventilated area. Always operate it in a well-ventilated area,
otherwise the engine may become overheated, and the poisonous carbon
monoxide gas contained in the exhaust gases will endanger human lives.
Keep the generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from any structure or
building during use.

If the generator must be used indoors, the area must be well-ventilated and
extreme caution must be taken regarding the discharge of exhaust gases.

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WARNING

Do not enclose the generator nor cover it with a box.
The generator has a built-in forced air cooling system, and may become overheated if it is enclosed.
If generator has been covered to protect it from the weather during non use, be sure to remove it and keep
it well away from the area during generator use.

WARNING

Operate the generator on a level surface.
It is not necessary to prepare a special foundation for the generator.
However, the generator will vibrate on an irregular surface, so choose a level place without surface
irregularities.
If the generator is tilted or moved during operation, fuel may spill and / or the generator may tip over, causing
a hazardous situation.
Proper lubrication cannot be expected if the generator is operated on a steep incline or slope. In such a case,
piston seizure may occur even if the oil is above the upper level.

WARNING

Pay attention to the wiring or extension cords from the generator to the connected device.
If the wire is under the generator or in contact with a vibrating part, it may break and
possibly cause a fire, generator burnout, or electric shock hazard.
Replace damaged or worn cords immediately.

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WARNING

Do not operate in rain, in wet or damp conditions, or with wet hands.
The operator may suffer severe electric shock if the generator is wet due to rain or snow.

WARNING

If wet, wipe and dry it well before starting. Do not pour water directly over the generator, nor wash it with
water.

WARNING

Be extremely careful that all necessary electrical grounding procedures are followed during each and every
use. Failure to do so can be fatal.

WARNING

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 domestic circuit.

WARNING

No smoking while handling the battery. The battery emits flammable hydrogen gas,
which can explode if exposed to electric arcing or open flame.
Keep the area well-ventilated and keep open flames/sparks away when handling the battery.

WARNING

Engine becomes extremely hot during and for some time after operation. Keep
combustible materials well away from generator area.
Be very careful not to touch any parts of the hot engine especially the muffler area or
serious burns may result.

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WARNING

Keep children and all bystanders at a safe distance from work areas.

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that you know the safe and proper use of the power tool or appliance that you intend
to use. All operators must read, understand and follow the tool/appliance owners manual. Tool and appliance
applications and limitations must be understood. Follow all directions given on labels and warnings. Keep all
instruction manuals and literature in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Use only "LISTED" extension cords.
When a tool or appliance is used outdoors, use only extension cords marked "For Outdoor Use". Extension
cords, when not in use should be stored in a dry and well ventilated area.

WARNING

Always switch off generator's AC circuit breaker and disconnect tools or appliances when not in use, before
servicing, adjusting, or installing accessories and attachments.

CAUTION

Make sure the engine is stopped before starting any maintenance, servicing or repair.

NOTE :

Make sure maintenance and repair of the generator set are performed by properly trained personnel only.

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Symbols and Meanings

In accordance with the European requirements (eec Directives),the specified symbols as shown in the
following table are used for the products and this instruction manual.

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Read the operator's instruction manual.

Stay clear of the hot surface.

Exhaust gas is poisonous.
Do not operate in an unventilated room.

Stop the engine before refueling.

ON
(power and Engine)

OFF
(power and Engine)

Alternating current

IN-position of a
bistable push control

Protective earth
(ground)

Fuse

Fire, open light and smoking
prohibited.

Caution, risk of electric shock.

Do not connect the generator to
the commercial power lines.

HOT, avoid touching the hot area.

Engine start
(Electric start)

Engine stop

Gasoline

P r

f r

H max

Direct current

Plus ;
positive polarity

Minus ;
negative polarity

OUT-position of a
bistable push control

Rated power (kW)

Rated frequency (Hz)

Maximum site altitude
above sea-level (m)

COP

U r

T max

Engine oil

Add oil

Battery charging
condition

Choke ;
cold starting aid

Continuous power

Rated voltage (V)

Maximum ambient
temperature ( )

Fast

Slow

Fuel start

Fuel stop

COS

I r

r

Rated power factor

Rated current (A)

m Mass (kg)

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