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- Powermate PM3800, PM4400E, PM4500 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual
- Table of Contents
- Section 1 Introduction and Safety
- Section 2 General Information and Setup
- Section 3 Operation
- Operation and Use Questions
- Before Starting Engine
- Prepare Generator for Use
- Grounding the Generator When Used as a Portable
- Know Generator Limits
- Transporting/Tipping of the Unit
- Starting Pull Start Engines
- Starting Electric Start Engines (if equipped)
- Low Oil Level Shutdown System
- Charging the Battery (electric start units only)
- Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Part No. A0000024084
- Generador portátil Powermate PM3800, PM4400E, PM4500 Manual del propietario
- Índice
- Sección 1 Introducción y seguridad
- Sección 2 Información general y configuración
- Sección 3 Operación
- Preguntas sobre la operación y el uso
- Antes de arrancar el motor
- Preparación del generador para su uso
- Conexión a tierra del generador cuando se utilice como equipo portátil
- Conozca los límites del generador
- Transporte/inclinación de la unidad
- Arranque de motores de arranque retráctil
- Arranque de motores de arranque eléctrico (si están equipados)
- Sistema de cierre por nivel bajo de aceite
- Carga de la batería (solo unidades de arranque eléctrico)
- Sección 4 Mantenimiento y solución de problemas
- N.° de pieza A0000024084
- Génératrice portable Powermate PM3800, PM4400E, PM4500 Manuel de l’utilisateur
- Table des matières
- Section 1 Introduction et sécurité
- Section 2 Généralités et configuration
- Section 3 Fonctionnement
- Questions concernant le fonctionnement et l’utilisation
- Avant de démarrer le moteur
- Préparer la génératrice à l’utilisation
- Mise à la terre de la génératrice lors d’une utilisation portable
- Connaître les limites de la génératrice
- Transport et inclinaison de la machine
- Démarrer un moteur à lanceur à rappel
- Démarrer un moteur à démarreur électrique (le cas échéant)
- Système d’arrêt en cas de faible niveau d’huile
- Recharger la batterie (machine à démarrage électrique seulement)
- Section 4 Entretien et dépannage
- Réf. A0000024084
Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 11
Figure 2-14. Battery Cable Connection
5. See Figure 2-15. Connect battery quick
connect (C).
Figure 2-15. Battery Quick Connect
6. Make sure all connections are secure.
NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the
engine, charge it with the 12V charger
included in the accessory box (see the
Charging the Battery (electric start units only)
section for details).
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill cap.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-16.
Figure 2-16. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in
the following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. Screw dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
6. See Figure 2-17. Remove dipstick and ver-
ify oil level is within safe operating range.
Figure 2-17. Safe Operating Range
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
Fuel
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable
(where available; non-ethanol-premium fuel
is recommended).
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
B
A
009917
C
009636
(000135)
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
000115
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
000116
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000106b)
Fluid Injection. This machine produces
high-pressure fluid streams that can pierce
skin. Fluid injection could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING