Use and Care Manual

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This battery charger is a pulse type designed to provide a quality charge
current into the battery. The voltage measured at the outlet should be 8-12
VDC. This is normal and does not indicate a faulty charging system.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
• Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add ONLY distilled
water to cover separators in battery cells. Do not use tap water.
• If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they are installed
and are tight.
• If necessary, clean battery terminals.
• Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel receptacle
identified by the words "12-VOLT D.C."
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to the positive (+)
battery terminal.
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle to the negative
(-) battery terminal.
• Start engine. Let the engine run while battery recharges. Engine idle
control switch must be in off position for battery charging.
• When battery has charged, shut down engine.
NOTE:
Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of charge and
condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Generally, a battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge when
specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or
higher.
3.1 PERFORMING SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
It is important to perform service as specified in the Maintenance
Schedule for proper generator operation, and to ensure that the generator
complies with the applicable emission standards for the duration of its
useful life. Service and repairs may be performed by any capable person
or repair shop. Additionally, emissions critical maintenance must be
performed as scheduled in order for the Emissions Warranty to be valid.
Emissions critical maintenance consists of servicing the air filter and spark
plugs in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule.
3.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Check Oil Level At Each Use
Change Oil ‡ *Every 100 hours or Every Season
Check Valve Clearance ***Every Season
Service Air Filter ** Every 200 hours or Every Season
Replace Spark Plug Every 200 hours or Every Season
‡ Change oil after first 30 hours of operation then every season.
* Change oil and oil filter every month when operating under heavy load or in
high temperatures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air filter
parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
3.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.3.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 15 KW 17.5 KW
Rated Max. Power 15.0 kW 17.5 kW
Surge Power 22.5 kW 26.25 kW
Rated AC Voltage 120/240 120/240
Rated Max AC Load
Current @ 240V 62.5 Amps 72.9 Amps
Current @ 120V 125.0 Amps 145.8 Amps
Rated Frequency 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM
Phase Single Phase Single Phase
Rated DC Voltage 12 Volts 12 Volts
Rated Max DC Load
Current @ 12 Volts 10 Amperes 10 Amperes
Weight 373 lbs. 400 lbs.
3.3.2 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Horsepower @ 3600 RPM 30
Displacement 992cc
Spark Plug Type Champion RC14YC or Equivalent
Spark Plug Part No. 0E7585A
Spark Plug Gap 0.040 inch or (1.01 mm)
Gasoline Capacity 16 U.S. gallons
Oil Type Summer – SAE 30, Winter –
5W-30 Synthetic or 10W-30
Oil Capacity w/ Filter Change = 1.7 Qts., w/o
Filter Change = 1.4 Qts.
Oil Filter Part No. 070185E
Run Time/Fuel Consumption-1/2
Load
10 Hours / 1.6 gallons per hour
Air Filter Part No. 0D9723
Battery Part No. 0D4575
Maintenance