COMPANION 150 User manual

SEARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Model No.
919,329150
m4PORTANT;
Read the Safety Guidelines
and All Instructions Carefully
Before OpsmUng
120/240 VOLT • 5500 WATT
GENERATOR
• SAFETY GUIDELINES
• ASSEMBLY
•OPERATION
•MAINTENANCE
•TROUBLESHOOTING
•REPAIR PARTS
Sold by Sears R'oebuok and Co., HoffTnan Estates, I1. 60179 U.S.A.
D2Gs_ Rev.o e/WOO

Warranty ...................................................... 2
Safety Guidelines ..................................... 3-8
Assembly ................................................ 9-11
Operation ............................................. 12-15
Maintenance ........................................ 16-17
Service Adjustments ................................ 18
Storage ...................................................... 18
Troublesho_ing Guide ............................. 19
Generator Parts ................................... 20-24
Engine Parts ........................................ 25-29
Emissions Statement .......................... 30-31
How To Order Parts .................... Back Cover
IDATEPUR_:
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Reoord the above information about your unit
so that you will be able to provide it in case of
lose or theft.
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HORSE POWER 10 HP i
GASOLINE CAPACITY' 7 GALLON I
OIL CAPACITY 26 07-
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
"TheCraftsmanWartime, plusa MaintenanceAgreement,
provide maximum value for your Seam products. Con-
toct your nearast _nrs store for detmls.
CUSTOMER RESPON$1BIUTIES
Reed and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular sohedule in maintaining, caringfor and
using your generator.
Follow the instructions under "Customer Resporalbll|-
ties"and "Storage" sections of tbls owner's manual.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS GENERATORS
Foroneyearfromthe date ofpurchase,whenthisSearsgetlarater!8mainle4nedandoperatedamm_lingtotheInstruc-
tJon8inthb owner'smaflual,Seamwillrepolr,freeof charge,anydefect Inmatedel_nd workmanship.
IfyourSearsGenerateris usedfo_commemlalormntaipurposes,thiswsrrenlyappliesforonly90d_yefromthe ordinal
dale of purchase.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS ENGINE
Forone yearfromthedateof pur_., whenthisT_ engineismaintained ;Indoperatedam_=rdingtothe Isetmc-
Uoi18inthisowner'smanual,:SeerswiJ!mJ_, frm)of charge,orff defe_ inmaterialandworlqcanshfp.
Ifyour Te¢t_ hengineisusedforcommercialor rentalpurposas,this warrantyapplies_forgOdw_'sfromthedat_
ofpurchase.Ths warrantydoesnot cove.,:.Expandable]tamssuchasspark_ug8 end airfirm. which becomew_rn
duringnormaluse,
_oaJm ne__ becau_o of opa_tor _use or negll_ense, Including damage rea_tln_ from no _1 being 8uppfled to
IRe englne or fallem to maintein the equll_nalt eccar_ng to _ Irm_uctic_s €_tsinea in thl8 owners manU_, are not
covered under wwr_.
WARRANI'Y SERVIGE ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE GENERATOR TO THE NEAREST SEAP_ SERVICE CENTER.
_dS warrardy givse yOUSpeolflC legal rlghle _ yOu may aiso have other rights, which vow from b-lATE TO STATE.
Seam, Roebuck and Co,, DI817 WA, Hoffman I=otates, IL 60179

ThismanualcontainsinformeflcmthatIIIimportant for you to Knowand underetond. This information relatesto
proteotlng YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, To h_dpyou recognize this information,
we use the symbo/s to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these eeouorm.
DANGER Indicatesan imminentlyhazardoussituation CAUTION ledlcakm a potentiallyhazardousedtuaifon
Which,W_Otavoided, willresultin_whloh,if notavoided,may nmJRin
m
WARNING ]ndi_tea apotentiallyhazardouss;tuation CAUTIONusedwithoutthesafety alertsymbolindicmesa
which,ifnot avoided,_resultIn_potentiallyhazardoUssifuatlanwhich, if riotavoided+may
],1,_. .e_if inmua_ubnm_.
This produot is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. Ifthe pmduot will be used around flammable
materials, or on land covered with materials such as agrtcuRumlcrops, forast, brush, grass, or other similar items,
then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required In the stats of CaJ'rromia.It isaviolation
of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the CalifOrnia PubAc;Rasoumes Code,
unless the engine isequipped with a spark arrestOr,as defined In section 4442, and maintained in effective
working order. Spark amJotem sre also required on soma'U. S. Forest sarvioe land and may also be legally
required under other statutes and ordinances..
This product may oofltain ohernicale known to the state of Californiato cmJsetender, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. This warning isgiven in compliance w!th California Proposition 65, as detestable amounts of
chemic.sissubject to proposition 65 may be contained inthis product.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
When using this produot basis precautions should always be
followed including the following:
Attempting to €onnect generator
directlyto the electrical system of an
building atruotum.
Back feeding alastrk:ity through a
bullding'selectrical system to the
outside otillty fe_ lines could en-
danger repair persons a_terepting to
: restore service.
Attempting to connast to the incom-
Ing ut_ltyservice oould resultin
ek_ctrooation.
RastoratJonof ekm_cal service while
the generator isconnected to the
incoming ufflitycould mouJtin • fire or
seriousdamage ifa Isolator switch Is
notinstalled.
Falklreto use a double throw transfer
switch when connsoting to a
atruefure's alect_cal system con
damage appllanoes and WILL VOID
the manufacturer's warranty.
Never baskfeed electricity through
astructure's electrify/system.
To conneot to astruutum'a electri-
cal system in a safe manner.
always have s Double-Threw
TransferSwitch installed bY a
qualified electrician and in oompli-
ands w_th10o81o_:linancas. (When
installing a Double-Threw
"rransf_ b-'witch,a minimum of
1° gauge wiring must be used.)
3-- ENG ¢ao_e p_e_

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
B!$K OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (€ont'd)
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HAZARD
Operation of generator in rain. wet,
icy, or flooded conditions.
of worn damaged, undersized
or ungroundodextension cords.
Placing generator on or against
highlyconductive surrane, such as
a steel walkway or metal roof.
Improper connectionof itemsto
generator.
operation of unitwhen damaged.
or witll guards Orpanels removed.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
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Water is an ex0ellent €onduofor of
electricity|Water wh|oh €ornea in
contact with aleottlcafly charged
components can transmit electdolty to
the frame and other sudace8, rnsutting
in electrical shock to anyone €ontact-
ing them,
Contactwithwornordamaged
extensioncendscould resultin
ebctmcutlon.
Use of underslseexter'dsldncords
could msuRIn overheating of the
wires or attanhed Items, resultingIn
fire.
Use of ungrounded €ordsofs could
prevent operation of olmuit breakers
and resultin electrical shock.
Ac_Jdentelleakage ofelectricaJ
current could charge conductive
surfaces in contact with the gonemtor.
Exceeding theloadcapacityofthe
genm_torbyatta_ir_ too many
items,oritemswithveryhighload
ratingsto ItcouldresultInoverheating
of some Itemsortheirattm,-hmant
widng rasuNng infireorelectrical
shock.
Attempting to use the unitwhen it has
been damaged, orwhen it isnot
functioningnormally onuld msuit in
tim or electrocution.
Removal of guardin9 could expose
eisstrioslly charged compononte and
msdt in eisctrocutlon.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Operate generator in a€lean, dry.
well vonti|ated area. Make sum
hands are dry before touching unit.
Irmpcotextension c_rds before
use and raplanewith new cord if
mqulred.
Use proper size (wiregauge)
co_ism for applbaelon See chert in
the Auombly section of this
mareJaJ.
Alwaysusea€ordsethavinga
groundingwirew;thonappropriate
groundingplug. DONOTusean
ungroundedpkJg.
Place ge_leratoron low conductiv-
ity surfaoesucha.saconcrete
slab.
ALWAYSoperate generator a
minimum of six feet from any
conductive surface.
Read the loadrating chart and
irmtruetlorBin the Wsttage Calcu-
lation section. Make sum that the
summatlco of elec'zdcalloads for
all attachments does notexceed
the load rating of the generator.
Do notoperate generator with
' meohaNcel or electricalproblem.
Have unit repaired by an Autho-
rized Service Center.
Do not operate generator with
:_mtestlvegua_ling removed.
_o41m R¢_ 0 e/Woo 4 -- ENG

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
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Attempting to fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running.
Sparks,fire, hotobjects
Ir_properstoregsoffuL_ '
Inadequate ventilation for generator
Tampering with factory set engine
speed settings,
Overtllling the fuel tank -fuel s_ll-
age.
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WHAT ¢OLILD HAPPEN
Gasoline end gasolinevapors san
become ignited by coming in €omact
with hot components such asthe
muffler, engine exhaust gases, or
en eled,ztcalspark,
Cigarettes, sparks, rims, or other hot
objects can cause gasoline or gaso-
linevapors to ignite.
improperlystored fuelcould load to ac-
cidental Ignliton. Fuel improperly co-
outed could get into the hands of chil-
dren or other unqualified pemor,.s.
Materials placed against or near the
generator oroperating the generato_ In
areas where the temperature exceeds
-104°F.ambient(such 8sstorage rooms
or garages)can interferewith its proper
ventilation fasfum_ causing overhast-
ing end possible ignition of the materi-
als or buildings.
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Enginespeed has been factory set to
providesafe operation.Tampering with
the engine speed adjustment could m- ;
suit in overheating of attachments aid
could cause a fire,
Spilledfuelenditsvaporscanbecome
ignitedfromhotsurfaces or sparks.
HOW TO II_EVERIr I1"
Turnengine off and allow It to cool
beforeeddlng fuelto the tank.Equip
area of oper_lon with a tim extin-
guishercertified to handle gasoline
or fuel fire==.
Add fuel tO tank in well ventilmed
area. Make sure there ==reno
source=of ignitionnear the genera-
tor.
8tom fuelIn a OSHA approved €on-
tainer demgned to hold gasoline.
Store containerInseems locationto
)invent use by others,
Operate generator in aoleen, dry,
well ventilated area a minimum of
four feet from any building, object
or wall, DO NOT OPEFL_TIEUNIT
INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED
AREA.
Never attempt to "speed-up e the
engineto obtainmore pe_/orrrmnee.
Both the output voltage end fre-
quency will foethrown out of Slrall-
dam by this practice, endangering
attachments end the user.
Use cam In fillingthe tank to avoid
spillingfuel. Meko sum fuel cap is
secured _ghtly and dteok engine
forfuel leaks before starling
engine. Move gene_dot away
from refuelingarea or any spillage
before starting engine. /_low for
fuel expansion. Keep maximum
fuel level _inch below the tip of
the fualtank. Never refuel with the
engine running.

READ AND UND_AND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
AT'rEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
Risk of Inlurv and pronertv Damage When
Transnortlna Generator
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WHAT GOULD HAPPEN
Fuel or oUcan leak or q_ill end could
result in fire or breathing hazard, serf
oue Injuryor death can result. Fuel or
oil leaks will damage oarpet, paint or
other surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
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HAZARD
Rre, Inhalation, Damage to
Vehicle Surfaces
HOW TO PREVENT IT
if genemtor'is equipped with a fill
shut-off valve, turn the valve to the
off position betom transporting to
avoid fue_leaks. If generator is not
equipped with a lust shut-off valve,
dmJnthe fuelfTomtank befumVans-
porting. Transport fuel only in an
OSHA approved aonta_ner, Always
place generator on a pmmctive mat
whentransportingto protectsgs/nst
damage to vehicle from leaks. Re-
move generator _vehicle frame-
dimly upon arrivalat your destina-
tion
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wiRISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD
HAZARD
;asolineengines pmdul:e toxic oar-
_onmonoxide exhaust fumes.
WHAT _OULD HAPPEN
Breathingexhaust fumeswilloaues
riousIqlu_ or death.
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HOW TO PREVENT IT
Operate generator in alean,dry,well
ventJlat_l ema. Never opem_ Unit
in enolesed aress esoh as garageS,
bm_nonts, storage, sheds, or in
amy/oca_onoocupled by hurna_ or
animals. Keep d"llldmn, pl_ and
others away from area of operating
un_

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
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HAZARD
Operation of generator in carsiese
manner.
Operationofvoltagesensitiveappli-
ancaswithouta volfagesurge pro-
tector.
Raising or suspending generators
equipped with liftrings Improperly
Operating generator while sue-
pended
RISK OF UNSAFE OptERAT!ON
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WHAT COULD HAPPEN
All sources of energy Include the po-
tential for injury. Unstde operation or
malrdenan_e of your generator could
lead to _dous Injuryordee_l toyou or
others.
' Any gasoline operated householdgen-
eratorwJilincurvoifage variationscaus_
Ing damage to voltage sensJtlve appl-
ancse or ¢oukf result In tire.
Generator o0uld fal_Causing serious in-
jury or death to you or oth_n.
Improper raising or suspending can
cause damage to the generator.
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HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Review and undemtand aJlof
the operating instruc_ns and
warnings in this manual.
• Become familiar with the
operation and cootmls of the
generator. Know how to shut it
off quickly.
•Equip llma of operation with a
fire extinguishercertitk_ to
handle gasoline or fuel tim,
•Keep children or others away
from the generotor at all times.
Always useaU.L listedwltage ser--
sltlve surge protector to connect
voltage sensitive appliances (TV,
computer, stereo, etc.). Fagum to
use a U.L. listed voltage surge
prc_mtor will vofdthe wurranty on
your generator.
Notice: A multipleoutlet strip isnot
a surgeprotectormake sumyouuse
aU.L listed voltage surge protec-
t_.
Always use proper connecting pro-
cedurse as described inthis manual
when connecting cables, chains, or
strapsforraisingor suspendinggen-
erators equipped with lift rings_
Nways use cables, chains, or straps
rated at 2000 Ibs working load or
moreto raiseor SUspasdgenerotor.
Generator willnot operate properlyand
will cause damage to the generator and
could cause sedous injury or dse_ to
you or others.
Never operate generator whlie sus-
)ended or in an unlevel position.
Always operate generate on a flat,
leveJasda_.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
AI"FEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF HOT SURFACES
imlll
HAZARD
Cont_ot with hat engine and genera-
tot components.
i i HAZARD
Contact with moving parts can re-
sult in serious injury.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Co_=t with hot surfaces, suchas en-
gines exhaust components, €ould re-
sult in serious bums.
RISK OF MOVING PAI_S
WHAT GOULD HAPPEN
The generator containsp_ts which ro-
tate at high speed during operation.
These parts am covered by guarding
to prevent injury.
I!OW TO PREVENT IT
During operation, touch only the
€ontrol surfaces of the generator.
Keep children away from the gen-
erator at alltimes. They may not be
able to recognizethe hazards of this
product.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never operate generatorwith gusrd-
ing or cover plates removed. Avoid
wearing loosefftUng'-JothlngorJew-
elrywhich could be caught by mov-
ing parts,
HAZARD
Lifting8 veryheavyobject.
RISK FROM UFTING
WHAT €OULD HAPPEN
8edous injuryran resultfrom attempt-
Ing to lifttoo heavyon ol_act.
HOW TO PREVENTrr
The generator is too heavy to be
lifted by one person. Obtain e,_i_-
tance from others before you try to
move it.

CARTON CONTENTS
1 - Generat_
1 - Parts Bag
1 - Owner'l MamJZd
1 - Parts Box
I - 8/tG-18 •:1.4bI - Star Wudler 1- 8/t Ik.18
r.ap Z_,mm Lock Nuls 2-Wlme rods
,0 0 I @" _ _ I@
1_Jllack Negative nntleW Cable (bla_M
t- "L" Ba4tmy Ilmcket
t - P.edPodd_ BeUeW c_e (me) w_h b*u,ny Ix_s
_, "_ _ _ iiHi]JrflNlUflliflllllllillli111l I
2 - BateW Bolt HoM Pewn

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Read owner's rnenual. Do not attempt to operate equipment untilyou have read Owne_ ]
Manual for Safety, Assembly, Opomtlon, Maintenenea, Storage Irlstruc_ions. ;
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
1- Box Cutter or Knife
2 - 9/16 "Wrenches
2 - 1/2" Wrenches
1-1'thick x 1' square piece of wood
REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON
*Open carton from top.
• Cut carton along dotted lines.
Remove allcarton inserts.
* Remove generator through opening in carton.
, Using a 9/16 inch socket remove the two shipl_ng
blocks from under the generator head. Unscrew
the bolts and remove the wood blocks. No'rE It
isvery Important that these are removed before
starting your generator.
IMPORTAJI_h Before any attempt to start your genera-
tor be sure to check engine oil (See Adding Engine Oil
paragraph in _e Operation section on page 14 of th/s
manual.)
INSTALLATION OF BATTFJ:IY
Recommended Battery for Electric Start: 12V -45 A H.
or 210 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)
Purchase bake Wand battery hardware separately, not
included with unit,
Place batfeP/in reck with terminals faning l_wards
generator head.
Place better/" bracket _over battery as shown
(opposite battery terminals).
"7)
Place "L°belt (B) through top and bottom brack-
ets end aeoure with wing nut(C).
• Locate the solenoid on the left side of the unit.
/S,cdenold
Lawn & Garden baitarlea
_in come In two terminal configurations. The
Positive (÷) and Negative (-) terfninale can be
oriented so that they ere +/- or -/÷. In the
unlikely event that the bartmy termlnale amp
unmarked, we nmommeed that you return _m
battery to the retailer for exchange for 8 Imp
erly marked battery or let an authorized service
center Install the battery for you, Failure to
connect the battery properly can possibly
cause bodily Injury. In addition, extensive
engine electrical damage nat be covered under
w_rranty ©an result,
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the red _osit_e) cable to the positive (÷)
terminld before ¢enneclfng the binck negative
Icable.
•Remove the nut from the solenoid post closest to
the engine. Place one end of the pcaitive (red)
battery cable onto the post. Reassemble nut ar)d
tighten securely.
*Slide protective cover over solenoid post,
8efeneld
•Attach the other end of the positive (red)batt_m_f
cable to the positive {+) terminal on the battery.
lO -- ENG