Inverter Generator 2250 USER GUIDE HCIG2250
Thank you for purchasing the Hike Crew™ Inverter Generator 2250. This User Guide is intended to provide you with guidelines to ensure that operation of this product is safe and does not pose risk to the user. Any use that does not conform to the guidelines described in this User Guide may void the limited warranty. Please read all directions before using the product and retain this guide for reference. This product is intended for household use only. It is not intended for commercial use.
Always add gasoline in a well-ventilated location. Make sure you turn off the generator engine and allow it to cool before filling it. Do not refuel the generator near an open flame. In general, keep the generator away from open flames. If there is any gasoline spilled while refueling the generator, make sure to wipe it up immediately. Obviously, do not use this product in locations with a high risk of fire or explosion, as this could result in (even larger) fires or explosions, as well as death.
Engine exhaust gases are toxic and may cause death. Do not operate the generator in unventilated rooms. When using a generator in a ventilated room, take additional precautions against fire and explosions. Before use, check the generator and its electrical equipment, including the power lines and plug connections, to ensure they are not defective. Do not connect the generator to other power sources, e.g., the power company supply mains.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Spark Plug Maintenance Cover Fuel Indicator Tank Cap Switch Fuel Tank Cap Body Control Panel Engine Switch Air Filter & Oil Maintenance Cover Starter Handle CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
ECO Switch When you flip the ECO switch to the energy-saving position, the generator enters an energy-saving state. This means that when the generator is disconnected or using lower amounts of power, the engine will automatically return to a lower-speed state, thus reducing the amount of fuel consumed by the engine. Full-Speed Function When the ECO switch is not in the energy-saving position, the engine will continue to run at full speed all the time.
WARNINGS: In order to reduce changes in voltage, make sure to keep the energy-saving switch in the “full speed” position (meaning OFF) in situations when your electrical equipment needs a large amount of power instantaneously, or when the generator is connected to an apparatus that requires a high amount of power at the same time. If you are using the 12 V DC output socket, put the energy-saving switch in the OFF position.
Average Environmental Temperature Recommended Oil Type -13°F – 86°F (-25°C – 30°C) 10W-30 5°F – 104°F (-15°C – 40°C) 15W-40 Store and use oil carefully, so that dirt or dust do not fall into it. When adding oil to the engine, make sure to always wipe the area around the refueling opening. Do not mix different specifications of oil. Mixing different oil types can have negative effects on the oil’s performance. Do not allow the oil level to drop below the red oil level indicator.
Tank Cap Switch ON Check The Air Filter 1. Loosen the air filter maintenance cover screw and remove the air filter maintenance cover. Screw Air Filter & Oil Maintenance Cover Screw 2. Snap open the air filter cover and remove it. Screw Air Filter Maintenance Cover Screw Filter Element 3. Take out the air filter element and check to make sure it is clean and functional. If necessary, clean or replace the filter.
If the generator has been unused for a while, and you’re starting it for the first time, turn the engine switch knob to the ON position for 10-20 seconds before starting, so the gasoline can enter the engine carburetor. Do not ever, under any circumstances, use this generator in an indoor, closed environment. The fumes will cause asphyxiation and death. Always use this generator in a well-ventilated environment. Follow these steps to start the engine on your generator: 1.
3. Gently pull the starter handle until you feel resistance, and then pull it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the following figure. WARNINGS: When you pull the starter handle, make sure not to pull it at too severe of an angle, or else you will wear down the handle housing. Do not allow the starter handle to rebound and retract automatically to avoid damage to the shell. Always put the starter handle back slowly. 4. Turn the engine switch to the running position while the engine is running.
Ground Protection As a backup power source, this generator cannot be connected to the power company’s grid system. This could cause electrocution and possibly death. Do not connect the generator to your home power system. Do not overload the generator. Do not connect the generator to the power grid company’s household power system, or else it may cause people to die from electric shock when they come into contact with the wires. This could also damage the generator or your household appliances.
Charging Cable WARNING: To prevent sparks from sparking next to the battery, make sure to connect the charging cable to the battery first, and then to the generator. Similarly, make sure to disconnect the cable from the generator first, and then from the battery. When charging a car battery with the generator, make sure to disconnect the battery ground wire first. Once the battery is charged, wait until you have removed the charging cable before reconnecting the battery ground wire.
make sure to run the generator for at least 20 hours at 50% load, which optimizes the engine performance. WARNING: Before connecting your device to the AC output socket, make sure that your electrical equipment is functioning properly. If, during use, the electrical equipment suddenly stops working or isn’t working properly, immediately disconnect the equipment and stop the engine. Understanding the Indicator Lights Under normal operating conditions, the green operating indicator light will be lit.
1. 2. Turn off the connected electrical appliances, and disconnect the generator output plug. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. OFF 3. After the engine has cooled down completely, turn the fuel tank cap switch counterclockwise to the OFF position. Tank Cap Switch Fuel Tank Cap Body WARNING: Always make sure the fuel tank cap switch and the engine switch are both fully in the OFF position when stopping, transporting, and storing the generator.
Maintenance Schedule Regular Service Period*** Item Engine oil Every use Every month or Every 3 months Every 6 months Every 2 yrs. or every 10 hrs or every 50 hrs or every 100 hrs every 300 hrs Check level Replace Check Air filter * Clean Spark plug Check/adjust Replace Spark arrestor Clean Valve clearance Check/adjust ** Fuel tank & filter Clean Cylinder Clean Every 300 hrs.
2. Take out the dipstick. 3. Use a pan to collect the dirty oil as you drain it from the oil reservoir. The tank capacity is 0.42 qt. (0.4 L). 4. Refill the oil reservoir once the oil is drained and check to make sure the oil level is sufficient. 5. Replace the air filter maintenance cover and the dipstick, then tighten the screws back into place.
WARNINGS: Do not use gasoline or low-ignition-point solvents for cleaning. They are flammable and explosive and this is just not a good idea when dealing with a combustion engine. Never run the generator without the air filter. This will quickly abrade the engine. Follow these steps to safely and properly replace the air filter in your generator: 1. Loosen the air filter maintenance cover screws and remove the air filter maintenance cover. Screw Air Filter & Oil Maintenance Cover Screw 2.
Filter cover 5. Replace the air filter element, screws, and air filter cover. 6. Replace the air filter maintenance cover and tighten the screws. Clean the dirty element Changing the Spark Plugs Recommended spark plugs: E5RTC In order to ensure that the engine operates normally, your spark plug needs a correct distance between the center and side electrodes, and no carbon buildup. Follow these steps to ensure your spark plugs are in good shape. 1. Remove the spark plug maintenance cover.
WARNING: Always securely tighten the spark plug. Improper tightening can lead to the spark plug overheating or damaging the engine. Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range. 6. Install the new spark plug carefully and by hand, to ensure against cross-threading. 7. A new spark plug should be tightened ½ turn by hand with a spanner while pressing down the washer. A used spark plug should only be tightened between 1/8 and ¼ turn with the spanner. 8. Replace the spark plug cap. 9.
Make sure that the generator is not transported in a hot, enclosed vehicle for an extended period of time, as this could cause fuel to vaporize and result in an explosion. Do not transport the generator for extended periods of time on rough or bumpy roads. If you absolutely must traverse a road of this kind with the generator, you need to drain all the gasoline and oil from the generator before doing so. When storing the generator for prolonged periods of time: 1.
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