Powermate PC0102300 User Manual

09/05 0063443

Operator Manual

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Manuel de l’opérateur
Manual del operador

PC0102300

ELECTRIC GENERATOR - GROUPE ELECTROGENE - GENERADOR ELECTRICO

IMPORTANT – Please make certain that persons who
are to use this equipment thoroughly read and
understand these instructions and any additional
instructions provided prior to operation.

IMPORTANT - Prière de vous assurer que les
personnes destinées à utiliser cet appareil ont pris
soin d'en lire et d'en comprendre le mode d'emploi
ou les directives avant de le mettre en marche.

IMPORTANTE - Asegúrese que las personas que
utilizarán este equipo lean y entiendan
completamente estas instrucciones y cualquier
instrucción adicional proporcionada antes del
funcionamiento.

Record the serial numbers as indicated on your Generator’s nameplate:

Serial No.____________________________

Enregistrer le numéro de série figurant sur la plaque signalétique du groupe électrogène:

Nº de série ____________________________

Registre de serie como se indica en la placa del nombre de su generador:

STOP

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE!

CALL US FIRST!

CUSTOMER HOTLINE

1-800-445-1805

or 1-308-237-2181

FOR QUESTIONS OR

SERVICE INFORMATION

No. de serie __________________________

NE PAS RETOURNER AU MAGASIN!

APPELEZ–NOUS D’ABORD!

ASSISTANCE TELEPHONIQUE

A LA CLIENTELE

1-800-445-1805

ou 1-308-237-2181

POUR L'INFORMATION DE

QUESTIONS OU SERVICE

NO LO DEVUELVA A LA TIENDA!

LÍNEA DIRECTA DE ATENCIÓN

ALTO

AL CLIENTE

1-800-445-1805

o 1-308-237-2181

PARA la INFORMACION de

PREGUNTAS O SERVICIO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety and operation rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Spark arresting muffler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Determining total wattage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Before operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Grounding the generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Low oil sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Generator features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Starting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Pre-start preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Applying load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Shutting the generator off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Periodic Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Spark plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TABLE DES MATIERES

Régles d’opération et de sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Silencieux pare-étincelles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Determination de la puissance totale nécessaire. . . . . . . . . 14

Vérifier la tension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Avant de mettre en marche. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mise en place de l'appareil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Lubrification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Le détecteur de bas niveau d'huile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Carburant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Caractéristiques du groupe electrogene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Démarrage de l'appareil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Préparatifs au démarrage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Démarrage du moteur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Branchement des appareils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Arrêt de l'appareil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Entretien périodique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Entretien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Spark plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Oil type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Oil replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Air filter cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Fuel valve filter cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Fuel strainer cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Exciting the generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Heat shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Engine carburetor icing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Quick starting tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Service and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Infrequent service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Long term storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Engine troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Engine specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Service information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Parts drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Parts list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Le type d’huile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Remplacement d’huile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Nettoyage du filtre à air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Nettoyage du filtre du robinet à essence. . . . . . . . . . . 19

Nettoyage de la crépine du réservoir à carburant. . . . . 19

Excitation de l'appareil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Écrans de chaleur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Givrage du carburateur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Trucs de démarrage rapide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Usage et entreposage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Usage peu fréquent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Entreposage à long terme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Depannage du moteur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Caracteristiques du moteur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Service clientèle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Garantie limitée. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Schema des pièces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Liste des pièces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

INDICE

Reglas de seguridad y de funcionamiento. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Silenciador apagachispas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Como determinar el vataje total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Requerimiento de voltaje. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Instalacion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Antes de la operacion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Puesta a tierra del generador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Lubricacion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

El sensor del nivel bajo de aceite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Combustible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Caracteristicas del generador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Arranque de la unidad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Preparacion antes de arrancar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Arranque del motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Como aplicar una carga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Apagado del generador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Mantenimiento periódico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Mantenimiento. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Bujia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tipo de aceite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cambio del aceite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cómo limpiar el filtro de aire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cómo limpiar el filtro de la vàlvula de combustible. . . . 29

Limpieza del filtro de combustible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Excitacion del generador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Escudo contra el calor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Congelamiento del carburador del motor. . . . . . . . . . . 30

Instrucciones rápidas para el arranque. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Servicio y almacenamiento. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Servicio poco frecuente. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Almacenamiento a largo plazo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Deteccion de fallos del motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Especificaciones del motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Informacion de servicio al cliente. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Garantia limitada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Diagrama de piezas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Lista de piezas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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the fuel tank empty. Fuel should not be stored near

missing clamps, or damaged tank or

death or serious personal injury. If you start

DANGER indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or

serious injury.

SAFETY AND OPERATION RULES

WARNING indicates a

potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or

moderate personal injury, or

property damage.

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WARNING - Failure to follow these instructions
and warnings may result in death, personal
injury, or property damage.

1.Read carefully and understand operator manual
prior to operation of this product. Follow all
warnings and instructions.

2.Know your equipment. Consider the applications,
limitations, and the potential hazards specific to
your unit.

3.Equipment must be placed on a firm, supporting
surface.

4.Load must be kept within rating stated on
generator nameplate. Overloading will damage
the unit or shorten its life.

5.Engine must not be run at excessive speeds.
Operating an engine at excessive speeds increases
the hazard of personal injury.

Do not tamper with parts which may increase
or decrease the governed speed.

6.To prevent accidental starting, always remove the
spark plug or cable from the spark plug before
maintaining the generator or engine.

7.Units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers, should never be
operated. Contact your service center for
replacement parts.

8.Units should not be operated or stored in wet or
damp conditions or on highly conductive
locations such as metal decking and steel work.

9. Keep the generator clean and free of oil, mud and
other foreign matter.

10.Extension cords, power cords, and all electrical
equipment must be in good condition. Never
operate electrical equipment with damaged or
defective cords.

11.Store the generator in a well ventilated area with

the generator.

12.Your generator should never be operated under
these conditions:
a.Uncontrolled change in engine speed.
b.Electrical output loss.
c.Overheating in connected equipment.
d.Sparking.
e.Damaged receptacles.
f.Engine misfire.
g.Excessive vibration.
h.Flame or smoke.
i.Enclosed compartment.
j.Rain or inclement weather. Do not let the unit

get wet when operating.

13.Check the fuel system periodically for leaks or
signs of deterioration such as chafed or spongy
hose, loose or
cap. All defects should be corrected before
operation.

14.The generator should be operated, serviced, and
refueled only under the following conditions:

a. Start and run the generator outdoors. Do

not run the generator in an enclosed area,
even if doors or windows are open; avoid
areas where vapors may be trapped, such as
pits, garages, cellars, excavations and boat
bilges. DANGER - CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD: The engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless,
invisible gas which, if breathed, may cause

to feel sick, dizzy or weak while using the
generator, shut it off and get to fresh air
right away; you may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.

b.Good ventilation for cooling. Air flow and

temperatures are important for air cooled
units. Temperatures should not exceed 104º F
ambient (40º C).

c.Refuel the generator in a well lighted area.

Avoid fuel spills and never refuel while the
generator is running. Allow engine to cool for
two minutes prior to refueling.

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d.Do not refuel near open flames, pilot lights, or

sparking electrical equipment such as power
tools, welders, and grinders.

e.The muffler and air cleaner must be installed

and in good condition at all times as they
function as flame arresters if backfiring occurs.

f.Do not smoke near the generator.

15.Ensure that generator is properly grounded. (See
“Grounding the generator” section in this

manual.)

16.Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything

that may be caught in the starter or other rotating
parts.

17.Unit must reach operating speed before electrical

loads are connected. Disconnect loads before
turning off engine.

SPARK ARRESTER

YOUR PRODUCT MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH

A SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER. If the product will be

used around flammable materials, such as agricultural crops,
forests, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved
spark arrester should be installed and is legally required in the
State of California. The California statutes requiring a spark
arrester are Sections 13005(b), 4442 and 4443. Spark
Arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land
and may also be legally required under other statutes and
ordinances. An approved spark arrester is available from our
product dealers, or may be ordered from Powermate
Corporation, P.O. Box 6001, Kearney, Nebraska 68848.
1-800-445-1805.

18.To prevent surging that may possibly damage

equipment, do not allow engine to run out of fuel
when electrical loads are applied.

19.When powering solid state equipment, a Power

Line Conditioner should be used to avoid possible
damage to equipment.

20. Do not stick anything through ventilating slots,

even when the generator is not operating. This can
damage the generator or cause personal injury.

21.Before transporting the generator in a vehicle,

drain all fuel to prevent leakage that may occur.

22.Use proper lifting techniques when transporting

the generator from site to site. Improper lifting
techniques may result in personal injury.

23.To avoid burns, do not touch engine muffler or

other engine or generator surfaces which became
hot during operation.

DETERMINING TOTAL WATTAGE

In order to prevent overloading and possible damage to
your generator it is necessary to know the total wattage of the
connected load. To determine which tools and/or appliances
your generator will run follow these steps:

1.Determine if you want to run one item or multiple items

simultaneously.

2.Check wattage requirements for the items you will be

running by referring to the load’s nameplate or by

calculating it (multiply amps x volts = watts).

3.Total the watts for each item. If the nameplate only gives

volts and amps, multiply volts x amps = watts.

1 KW = 1,000 watts.

4.Motorized appliances or tools require more than their

rated wattage for start up.

NOTE: Allow 2 1/2 to 4 times the listed wattage for

starting equipment powered by electric motors.

5.The generator’s rated watts should match or exceed the

total number of watts required for the equipment you

want to run.

6.Always connect the heaviest load to the generator first,

then add other items one at a time.

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To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the

If your generator is to be used as a stand-by power source

Always follow local codes and regulations that apply to

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OPERATING VOLTAGE

CAUTION: Operating voltage and frequency
requirement of all electronic equipment should be
checked prior to plugging them into this generator.
Damage may result if the equipment is not designed
to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and +/­3 hz frequency variation from the generator name
plate ratings. To avoid damage, always have an
additional load plugged into the generator if solid
state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A
power line conditioner is recommended for some solid
state applications.

A power line conditioner should be used when running

one or more of the following solid state items:

Garage door openers
Kitchen appliances with digital displays
Televisions
Stereos
Personal computers
Quartz clocks
Copy machines
Telephone equipment

Other solid state equipment may require a power line
conditioner. For more information, contact our Customer
Service Department at 1-800-445-1805.

INSTALLATION

residence electrical system is required.

Before temporary connection of the generator to the
residence electrical system, turn off the main
service/disconnect.

in case of utility power failure, it should be installed by a
registered electrician and in compliance with all applicable
local electrical codes.

Proper use requires that a double throw transfer switch be
installed by a licensed qualified electrician so that the
building's electrical circuits may be safely switched between
utility power and the generator's output, thereby preventing
backfeed into the power utility's electrical system.

To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of
the residence electrical system is required. Before
temporary connection of a generator to the residence
electrical system turn off the main switch. Before
making permanent connections a double throw
transfer switch must be installed. To avoid
electrocution or property damage, only a trained
electrician should connect generator to residence
electrical system. California law requires isolation of
the residence electrical system before connecting a
generator to residence electrical systems. Temporary
connection not recommended due to backfeeding.

To avoid possible personal injury or equipment
damage, a registered electrician or an authorized
service representative should perform installation and
all service. Under no circumstances should an
unqualified person attempt to wire into a utility
circuit.

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the installation of any item that concerns this product.

1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

2.NFPA 37 - Standard for Installation and Use of

Stationary Combustible Engines.

3.Agricultural Wiring handbook of Farm Standby

Electric Power.

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BEFORE OPERATION

GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

The National Electric Code requires that this product be
properly connected to an appropriate earth ground to help
prevent electric shock. A ground terminal connected to the
frame of the generator has been provided for this purpose.
Connecting a length of heavy gauge (12 AWG min.) copper
wire between the generator Ground Terminal and a copper rod
driven into the ground should provide a suitable ground
connection. However, consult with a local electrician to insure
that local codes are being adhered to.

GROUND TERMINAL LOCATION:

Ground

Terminal

LOW OIL SENSOR

The unit is equipped with a low oil sensor. If the oil level
becomes lower than required, the sensor will activate a
warning device or stop the engine.

If generator shuts off and the oil level is within
specifications, check to see if generator is sitting at an angle
that forces oil to shift. Place on an even surface to correct this.
If engine fails to start, the oil level may not be sufficient to
deactivate low oil level switch. Make sure the sump is
completely full of oil.

FUEL

Fill the tank with clean, fresh unleaded automotive
gasoline. Regular grade gasoline may be used provided a high
octane rating is obtained (at least 85 pump octane). We
recommend always usinga fuel stabilizer. A fuel stabilizer
will minimize the formulation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. The fuel stabilizer can be added to the gasoline in the
fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a storage container.

Do not use a pipe carrying combustible material as
the ground source.

LUBRICATION

DONOT attempt to start this engine without filling the

crank case with the proper amount and type of oil. Your
generator has been shipped from the factory without oil in the
crankcase. Operating the unit without oil can damage the
engine.

Fill the engine with oil according to the operator manual.
For units with a dipstick, fill oil to the proper level. Units
without a dipstick should be filled to the top of the opening of
the oil fill.

Do not overfill the tank. Keep maximum fuel level 1/4
inch below the top of the fuel tank. This will allow
expansion in hot weather and prevent overflow.

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GENERATOR FEATURES

A.Control Panel

B.120 V, 20 Ampere Receptacle

20 amps of current may be drawn from each receptacle.
However, total power drawn must be kept within nameplate
ratings.

C.Circuit Breaker

The receptacles are protected by an AC circuit breaker. If
the generator is overloaded or an external short circuit occurs,
the circuit breaker will trip. If this occurs, disconnect all
electrical loads and try to determine the cause of the problem
before attempting to use the generator again. If overloading
causes the circuit breaker to trip, reduce the load. NOTE:

Continuous tripping of the circuit breaker may cause
damage to generator or equipment. The circuit breaker may
be reset by switching to the ON position.

D.Engine On/Off Switch

E.Pilot Light

F.Oil Warning Light

G.5.5 HP OHV Engine

H.Recoil Starter

I.Engine Choke Lever

J.Oil Filler Cap

K.Oil Drain Plug

L.3 Gallon Metal Fuel Tank

M.Fuel Tank Cap

N.Fuel Gauge

O.Fuel Shut-Off

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STARTING THE UNIT

Gasoline is very dangerous.
Serious injury or death may result from fire caused
by gasoline contacting hot surfaces.

1.Do not fill fuel tank with engine running.

2. Do not spill fuel while refilling tank.

3. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

4. Follow all instructions and warnings in the
operator manual.

PRE-START PREPARATION

Before starting the generator, check for loose or missing
parts and for any damage which may have occurred during
shipment.

• Provide adequate ventilation for toxic exhaust

gases and cooling air flow.

• Do not start or run the generator in an enclosed
area, even if door or windows are open.

• Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.

• Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.

APPLYING LOAD

This unit has been pretested and adjusted to handle its full
capacity. When starting the generator, disconnect all load.
Apply load only after generator is running. Voltage is
regulated via the engine speed adjusted at the factory for correct
output. Readjusting will void warranty.

This generator must not be operated without all
factory installed heat shields in place. Failure to
comply may cause the fuel tank to overheat and result
in personal injury from fire.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.Check oil level and fuel.

2.Disconnect all electrical loads from the unit.

3.Open fuel shut off valve.

4.Adjust choke as necessary.

5.Set the engine switch to the “ON" position.

6.Pull on the starter rope with fast steady pull. As the
engine warms up, readjust the choke. On electric start
models, turn the key switch to “START”. Release key
switch after the engine starts.

Allow generator to run at no load for five minutes
upon each initial start-up to permit engine and
generator to stabilize.

When applying a load, do not exceed the maximum
wattage rating of the generator when using one or
more receptacles. Also, do not exceed the amperage
rating of any one receptacle.

Do not apply heavy electrical load during break-in
period (the first two to three hours of operations).

SHUTTING THE GENERATOR OFF

1.Remove entire electrical load.

2.Let the engine run for two minutes without load.

3.Move the engine switch to the “OFF” position. (Turn
the key switch to “OFF” on the electric start models).

4.Do not leave the generator until it has completely
stopped.

5.Close the fuel shut off valve if the engine is to be put in
storage or transported.

6.If a cover is used, do not install until unit has cooled.

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Open the oil drain plug and let oil drain completely into a

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

ITEM NOTES

Spark Plug

Engine Oil Check oil level.

Air Filter Clean, replace if necessary.

Fuel Filter

Fuel Line

Exhaust
System

Carburetor Check choke operation.
Starting

System
Fittings/

Fasteners

Check condition. Adjust gap and
clean. Replace if necessary.

Replace.

Clean fuel filter and fuel tank strainer.
Replace if necessary.

Check fuel hose for cracks or other
damage. Replace if necessary.

Check for leakage. Retighten or
replace gasket if necessary.

Check muffler screen. Clean/replace
if necessary.

Check recoil starter operation.

Check. Replace if necessary.

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MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG

Remove the spark plug and clean the electrodes section

with a wire brush or sandpaper. Next, set the gap at .028/.031
inches (0.7-0.8 mm) by adjusting the negative electrode.
Replace the spark plug with correct torque: 14 ft-lb (20 N.m)

Replace with only the same type of spark plug which
was removed. An improper spark plug can cause the
engine to overheat, emit smoke, or otherwise perform
poorly.

OIL TYPE

Use new good quality oil, SE, SF, or SD grade. The oil to
be used depends upon the temperature at which the engine is
operated:

Below 32° F (0° C) . . . . . . . . .SAE 10W, 10W-30, or 10W-40

32 to 80° F (0 to 25° C) . . . . . .SAE 20W, 10W-30, or 10W-40

80 to 95° F (25 to 35° C) . . . . .SAE 30W, 10W-30, or 10W-40

Above 95° F (35° C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 40W

OIL REPLACEMENT

1.Change oil while engine is warm.

2.Place the generator unit on a level surface.

3.Remove the oil filler cap.

4.
pan placed under the engine.

5.Check gaskets. Replace if required.

6.Reinstall the oil drain plug and refill engine with clean
oil.

7.Replace the oil filler cap.

AIR FILTER CLEANING

1.Unscrew the air filter cover.

2.Remove filter element and wash well in solvent.

3.Pour a small amount of oil onto the filter element and
gently squeeze out any excess oil.

4.Replace the filter element and air filter cover.

5.Be sure the filter cover seals properly all around.

FUEL VALVE FILTER CLEANING

1.Remove the cup at the bottom of the fuel valve with a
small wrench.

2.Remove the fuel valve filter.

3.Clean and wash out the filter and cup and replace.

FUEL STRAINER CLEANING

1.Remove the plastic fuel strainer, located below the fuel
tank cap.

2.Wash the strainer in solvent and replace.

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EXCITING THE GENERATOR:

If there is a loss of residual magnetism (voltage will not

build up), it may be necessary to re-excite the unit.

NOTE: Your generator is a brushless unit. Please contact
your local service center or the Powermate Corporation
Product Service Department for assistance with exciting
your generator.

SERVICE AND STORAGE

INFREQUENT SERVICE

If the unit is used infrequently, difficult starting may
result. to eliminate hard starting, run the generator at least 30
minutes every month. Also, if the unit will not be used for
some time, it is a good idea to drain the fuel from the
carburetor and gas tank.

HEATSHIELD:

Inspect to ensure that all heat shields and heat deflectors
are intact and in place. Do not remove any parts or modify
parts. Removing or modifying parts could cause serious
damage to the unit.

ENGINE: Carburetor Icing

During the winter months, rare atmospheric conditions
may develop which will cause an icing condition in the
carburetor. If this develops, the engine may run rough, loose
power, and may stall. Call Product Service for more
information.

QUICK STARTING TIPS FOR UNITS THAT HAVE
BEEN SITTING FOR AWHILE:

If your unit has been sitting around for a long time period
and is hard to start, try doing some of these easy steps before
calling the Customer Hotline.

1.Check the oil level.

2.Replace the old fuel.

3.Change the spark plug.

LONG TERM STORAGE

When the generator set is not being operated or is being

stored more than one month, follow these instructions:

1.Replenish engine oil to upper level.

2.Drain gasoline from fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor.

3.Pour about one teaspoon of engine oil through the spark
plug hole, pull the recoil starter several times and replace
the plug. Then pull the starter until you feel the piston is
on its compression stroke and leave it in that position.
This closes both the intake and exhaust valves to prevent
the inside of the cylinder from rusting.

4.Cover the unit and store in a clean, dry place that is well
ventilated away from open flame or sparks.

NOTE: We recommend always usinga fuel stabilizer. A
fuel stabilizer will minimize the formulation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. The fuel stabilizer can be added
to the gasoline in the fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a
storage container.

4.Check the fuel lines. Make sure the fuel valve is open.

5.Check all generator parts for integrity.

6.Clean the Carburetor.

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ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-stroke, single cylinder, gasoline, OHV

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 cc, 10.44 cubic inches

Maximum HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.5 HP @ 3600 rpm

Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recoil (electronic ignition)

Driving System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Direct coupling, tapered crank

Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 oz.

Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Champion RN14YC or equivalent

Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mechanical (adjustable)

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forced air cooling

Bore x Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66.0 X 50.0 mm (2.60 x 1.97 in.)

Carburetor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float

Air Cleaner Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foam element

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