Ariens 986057 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
INVERTER GENERATOR
MODEL 986057
Read this manual carefully before operating this machine.
Do not use E15, E20, and E85 (or fuel
containing greater than 10% ethanol) in this
product. It is a violation of federal law and will
damage the unit and void your warranty.
Rev.05/2013
21110301

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing our generator.
●The copyright of this Manual is reserved by our company.
●No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, distributed or
stored without prior written permission of our company.
●Our company adheres to a strategy of sustainable development, so we
reserve the right to make changes or improvements without notice to any
product described in this publication.
●Keep this manual available at all times.
●This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator and
should remain with it if it is resold.
●This manual contains information about how to use the generator correctly,
please read it carefully before operating the generator. Safe and correct
operation of the generator will give you the best results.

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Safety Warnings
Personal and property safety of you and others are very important.
Please carefully read these messages which are preceded by a or
symbol . .
You WILL be SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Your generator or other property could be damaged if you
don’t follow instructions.

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION..... .......................................................................6
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS.......................................................10
DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................12
Control panel ….....................................................................................12
CONTROL FUNCTIONS.............................................................................13
3 in 1 switch knob (including start/stop switch, fuel valve and
choke) ...................................................................................................13
Oil warning light (Red).......................................................................... 13
Overload indicator light (Red)................................................................ 13
AC pilot light (Green) ............................................................................14
DC protector..........................................................................................14
ESC switch............................................................................................15
Fuel tank cap.........................................................................................15
Fuel tank cap air vent knob....................................................................16
Ground (Earth) terminal.........................................................................16
Parallel operation outlets terminal ........................................................ 16
PREPARATION...........................................................................................17
Fuel........................................................................................................17
Engine oil...............................................................................................18
Pre-operation check...............................................................................19
OPERATION ...............................................................................................20
Starting the engine .................................................................................22
Stopping the engine ...............................................................................24
Alternating Current (AC) connection .....................................................25
Battery charging .................................................................................... 25
AC parallel operation .............................................................................27
Application range....................................................................................28
Electrical……………………………………………………………………… 30
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................................................................34
Maintenance chart...................................................................................34

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Spark plug inspection.............................................................................35
Carburetor adjustment............................................................................36
Engine oil replacement.......................................................................... 36
Air filter ..................................................................................................38
Muffler screen and spark arrester...........................................................39
Fuel tank filter.........................................................................................40
Fuel filter …............................................................................................41
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE.............................................................39
Transporting………………………………………………………………….42
Drain the fuel......................................................................................... 42
Engine ................................................................................................... 43
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 44
Engine won’t start ................................................................................. 44
Generator won’t produce power ........................................ ................... 44
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 45
WIRING DIAGRAM...................................................................................... 46

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating your generator.
Becoming familiar with your generator’s safe operation procedures will help
you avoid accidents.
Never use it indoors.
Never use it near windows when
operated outside.
Generator exhaust contains high
level carbon monoxide.This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
Never directly connect it to a
home power system.
Never use it in wet conditions.

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Keep it at least 1m (39 in.) away from flammables.
Never smoke when fueling.
Don’t spill when fueling.

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Stop the engine before fueling.
Connections to a Home Power
Supply
If the generator is to be connected to a
home power supply as a standby,
connection shall be performed by a
professional electrician.
When the loads are connected to the
generator, please carefully check whether
electrical connections are safe and reliable.
Any improper connection may cause
damage to the generator, or cause a fire.
RIGHT
WRONG
RIGHT

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Generator Ground Circuit
To reduce the risk of shock or electrocution, generator must be properly
grounded. The nut and ground terminal on the frame must always be used to
connect the generator to a suitable ground source. The ground path should be
made with #8 size wire. Connect the terminal of the ground wire between the
lock washer and the nut, and tighten the nut fully. Connect the other end of the
wire securely to a suitable ground source.
The National Electric Code contains several practical ways in which to
establish a good source. If a steel or iron rod is used, it should be at least 5/8
in. diameter, and if a nonferrous rod is used, it should be at least 1/2 in.
diameter and be listed as material for grounding. Drive the rod or pipe to a
depth of 8 ft. If a rock bottom is encountered less than 4 ft. down, bury the rod
or pipe in a trench.
All electrical tools and appliances operated from this generator must be
properly grounded by use of a third wire or be “Double Insulated.”
It is recommended to:
1. Use electrical devices with 3-prong grounded plugs.
2. Use an extension cord with a 3-pole receptacle and a 3-prong plug at
opposite ends to ensure continuity of the ground protection from the generator
to the appliance.
Check and adhere to all applicable federal,state,and local regulations relating
to grounding specifications. Consult a qualified electrician or service personnel
if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to
whether the generator is properly grounded.
Make sure the control panel, louver and the inverter bottom side cooling well
are in good condition. The generator, inverter or alternator will be damaged if
the cooling vents are blocked.
Make sure thegenerator is upright at all times. Do not store, move or run next
to other equipment.
Ground terminal

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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
Please read the following labels carefully before operating this machine.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
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