Subaru RGX4800, RGX2900, RGX3600, RGX6500 User Manual

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SUBARU Generator

DANGER

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is

a poison you cannot see or smell.

(California Proposition 65)(CPSC 16 CFR Part 1407)

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

(California only)

AIR INDEX

To show compliance with California emission regulations, a hangtag has been provided displaying the Air Index level and durability period of this engine.

The Air Index level defines how clean an engine’s exhaust is over a period of time. A bar graph scaled from “0” (most clean) to “10” (least clean) is used to show an engine’s Air Index level. A lower Air Index level represents cleaner exhaust from an engine.

The period of time (in hours) that the Air Index level is measured is known as the durability period. Depending on the size of the engine, a selection of time periods can be used to measure the Air Index level (see below).

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 (engine greater than 80 cc)

1000 hours (225 cc and greater)

Notice : This hangtag must remain on this engine or piece of equipment, and only be removed by the ultimate purchaser before operation.

Notice : FEDERAL EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY and CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL

WARRANTY are applicable to only those engines/ generators complied with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) emission regulations in the U.S.A.

Notice : To the engines/generators exported to and used in the countries other than the U.S.A., warranty service

shall be performed by the distributor in each country in engine/generator warranty policy as applicable.

accordance with the standard SUBARU

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 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 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.)

SER No.

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CONTENTS

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

2. SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3. COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5. OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.WATTAGE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7. SPARK ARRESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

9. ”HOW-TO” MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

10. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

11.TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

12. WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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RGX2900, RGX3600, RGX4800

⑦

⑨

⑥

⑤

①

②

RGX6500, RGX7500

③

⑦

⑥

④

⑤

①

②

③

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④

⑩

⑨

⑧

① ②③

④ ⑤⑥

⑦⑧ ⑨ ⑩

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please make sure you review each precaution carefully. Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words.

DANGER

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WARNING

CAUTION

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, an odorless, colorless, poison gas, contained in the exhaust gas will endanger human lives. Operate generator only outdoors and far from open windows, doors, ventilation intakes and other openings. Keep the generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away , including overhead, from any structure or building use.

“DANGER” indicates a possibility of death or serious injury if instructions are not followed.

“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 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.

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.

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.

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

CAUTION

: PRECAUTIONS ON THE HANDLING OF THE WARNING LABEL

Warning labels are affixed to our engines with regard to particularly serious dangers. When using the engines, please use them safely after carefully reading the instruction manual and understanding the dangers.

Warning Label Exclusively for the United States and Canada

ᵵᵟᵰᵬᵧᵬᵥ

ᵰᶃᵿᶂᴾᵧᵬᵱᵲᵰᵳᵡᵲᵧᵭᵬᵱ ᵤᵭᵰᴾᵳᵱᵣᴾᶀᶃᶄᶍᶐᶃᴾᶓᶑᶃᵌ

ᵲᶆᶃᴾᶃᶌᶅᶇᶌᶃᴾᶃᶋᶇᶒᶑᴾᶒᶍᶖᶇᶁᴾᶅᵿᶑ ᶁᵿᶌᴾᶉᶇᶊᶊᴾᶗᶍᶓᴾᶇᶌᴾᶋᶇᶌᶓᶒᶃᶑᵌᴾᴾᵢᶍ ᶌᶍᶒᴾᶐᶓᶌᴾᶇᶌᴾᵿᶌᴾᶃᶌᶁᶊᶍᶑᶃᶂᴾᵿᶐᶃᵿᵌ

ᵦᶍᶒᴾᶑᶓᶐᶄᵿᶁᶃᴾᶁᵿᶌᴾᶀᶓᶐᶌᴾᶗᶍᶓᵌ ᵱᶒᵿᶗᴾᵿᶕᵿᶗᴾᶇᶄᴾᶃᶌᶅᶇᶌᶃᴾᶆᵿᶑ ᶀᶃᶃᶌᴾᶐᶓᶌᶌᶇᶌᶅᵌ

ᵥᵿᶑᶍᶊᶇᶌᶃᴾᶇᶑᴾᶃᶖᶒᶐᶃᶋᶃᶊᶗ ᶄᶊᵿᶋᶋᵿᶀᶊᶃᴾᵿᶌᶂᴾᶇᶒᶑᴾᶔᵿᶎᶍᶐᶑ ᶁᵿᶌᴾᶃᶖᶎᶊᶍᶂᶃᵌ Ὁᵱᶒᶍᶎᴾᶒᶆᶃᴾᶃᶌᶅᶇᶌᶃᴾᶀᶃᶄᶍᶐᶃ ᴾᶐᶃᶄᶓᶃᶊᶇᶌᶅᵌ

ᵡᶆᶃᶁᶉᴾᶄᶍᶐᴾᶊᶃᵿᶉᵿᶅᶃẅᶄᶐᶍᶋ

Ὁ

ᴾᶆᶍᶑᶃᶑᴾᵿᶌᶂᴾᶄᶇᶒᶒᶇᶌᶅᶑᵌ Ὁᵱᶆᶓᶒᴾᶍᶄᶄᴾ

ᶄᶓᶃᶊᴾᶔᵿᶊᶔᶃᴾᶕᶆᶃᶌ

ᴾᶒᶆᶃᴾᶃᶌᶅᶇᶌᶃᴾᶇᶑᴾᶌᶍᶒᴾᶇᶌᴾᶓᶑᶃᵌ

For use in the United States or Canada, please affix the label suited to the region from among the enclosed warning labels.

AVERTISSEMENT

Lire les INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'USAGE avant d’ utiliser le moteur.

Le moteur émet un gaz toxique qui peut tuer l’opérateur en quelques minutes.

Ne pas utiliser le moteur dans

un emplacement fermé.

La surface chaude peut vous brûler.

S’éloigner du moteur s’il est en

marche.

L'essence est extrêmement inflammable et ses vapeurs peuvent exploser.

• Arrêter le moteur avant de

faire le plein en combustible.

• Vérifier toute présence de

fuite à partir des tuyaux et garnitures.

• Bloquer la soupape de carburant quand le moteur n’est pas utilisé.

ADVERTENCIA

Leer las INSTRUCCIONES

PARA EL USO antes de utilizar

el motor. El motor emite un gas tóxico

que puede matar el operador

en algunos minutos.

No utilizar el motor en un sitio

cerrado. La superficie caliente puede

quemarles.

Alejarse del motor si es en marcha.

La gasolina es extremadamente inflamable y sus vapores pueden estallar.

• Detener el motor antes de

hacer el lleno en combustible

• Comprobar si hay presencia

de fuga a partir los tubos y guarniciones

• Bloquear la válvula de

combustible cuando no se

utiliza el motor.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL RGX2900 RGX3600 RGX4800 RGX6500 RGX7500

Type Voltage regulating system Condenser type AVR type

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AC Output

Rated voltage-Frequency V-Hz 120-60 120/240-60 Rated current A 20.0 24.1/12.0 34.1/17.0 41.7/20.8 50/ 25 Rated output VA (W) 2400 2900 4100 5000 6000 Maximum output VA (W) 2900 3600 4800 6500 7500

Generator

Rated power factor 1.0 Safety device type Fuse-less circuit breaker

DC Output

Rated voltage V 12 Rated current A 8.3

Safety device type Fuse-less circuit breaker Model EX17D EX21D EX27D EX35D EX40D Type SUBARU, Air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, Gasoline Engine Displacement Fuel Automotive Unleaded Gasoline Fuel T ank Capacity

Engine

Engine oil capacity Spark plug BR-6HS (NGK) Starting system Recoil starter Electric starter / Recoil

Length mm (in.) 580 (22.8) 605 (23.8)

Width mm (in.) 420 (16.5) 450 (17.7) 510 (20.1) 545 (21.5)

Dimension

Height mm (in.) 480 (18.9) 500 (19.7) 540 (21.3) 595 (23.4)

Dry Weight kg (lb) 48 (105.8) 54 (119.1)

Valve Clearance (Intake & Exhaust)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

mL (cu.in.)

L (U.S.gal) L (U.S.gal)

mm (in.)

Brush-less, self-exciting,

2-poles, single phase

169 (10.31) 211 (12.88) 265 (16.17) 404 (24.65)

11.2 (3.0) 22.0 （5.8

0.6 (0.16) 1.0 (0.26) 1.2 (0.32)

650 (25.6)

(815 (32.1))*1

70 (154.4)

(73 (161) )*2

+ 0.03

mm (0.0047

Note : Adjust the valve clearance while the engine is cold.

0.12

Brush, self-exciting,

2-poles, single phase

(875 (34.4) )*1

84.4 (186.1)

(87.4 (192.7))*2

+ 0.0012

in.)

710 (28.0)

93.5 (206.2)

(96.5 (212.8 ))*2

）

NOTE *1: ( ) shows dimensions with Battery frame. *2: ( ) shows dry weight with Electric starter.

3. COMPONENTS

RGX2900, RGX3600, RGX4800

Fuel strainer (

Fuel valve

Recoil starter handle

)

Recoil starter

Fuel tank

Tank cap

Fuel gauge

Oil drain plug

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Control panel

Engine switch

Oil gauge (oil filler)

Spark plug cap

Muffler cover

Choke lever

Air cleaner

Exhaust outlet

RGX6500, RGX7500

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Fuel strainer (Fuel valve)

Recoil starter handle

Recoil starter

Fuel tank

Tank cap

Fuel gauge

Control panel

Engine switch

Oil gauge (oil filler)

Oil drain plug

Choke lever

Muffler cover

Exhaust outlet

Spark plug cap

Air cleaner

CONTROL PANEL

RGX2900, RGX3600, RGX4800

(RGX4800)

(w/Starter motor)

Key switch

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Engine switch

AC receptacle 20A

AC receptacle 30A

DC output terminal

DC circuit breaker

AC receptacle 30A

Pilot lamp

Idel control switch

(RGX2900) (RGX3600)

receptacle

20A

Pilot lamp

Hour meter

receptacle

30A

AC receptacle 20A

Full power switch

AC breaker

Pilot lamp

Hour meter

AC circuit breaker

Earth(ground terminal

AC receptacle 30A

Full power switch

)

Hour meter

AC circuit breaker

DC output terminal

DC circuit breaker

AC circuit breaker

Earth

(

ground

terminal

DC circuit

)

DC output terminal

breaker

Idel control switch

Earth (

ground

terminal

)

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(RGX6500, 7500 w/Starter motor)

Key switch

Engine switch

AC receptacle 30A

AC receptacle 20A

Idel control switch

Full power switch

Earth (ground) terminal

Pilot lamp

AC receptacle 30A

Hour meter

AC circuit breaker

DC circuit breaker

DC output terminal

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

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 level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil (see table) to upper level line. Do not screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level.

■

Change oil if contaminated. (See "How-To" Maintenance.)

Oil capacity (Upper level) : L(U.S. gal)

RGX2900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 (0.15)

RGX3600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 (0.15)

RGX4800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 (0.26)

RGX6500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 (0.32)

RGX7500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 (0.32)

Upper level Lower level

Oil filler cap (Oil gauge)

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Recommended engine oil:

Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil of API service class SE or higher grade (SG, SH or SJ is recommended). SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area.

Single grade

Multigrade

Ambient temperature

10W

20W

#20

10W

#30

#40

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