Cromtech Brumby CTG3000i User manual

3.0kw Portable Petrol
Inverter Generator
MODEL CTG3000i
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
OWNER’S MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing your Cromtech Brumby™
3.0kw portable petrol inverter generator.
This manual provides informaon of the operaon and
maintenance of this generator. Please read this manual
carefully before operang machine.
For any quesons regarding operaon or maintenance,
please consult your local service agent.
IMPORTANT ICONS
Important informaon is disnguished by the nocaons
below. The Safety Alarm Symbol ( !) alerts you to
potenal hazards. Please obey all safety informaon in the
symbol to avoid any possible injury or even death.
!WARNING: - The WARNING text indicates a
hazardous situaon, which will lead to severe injury or
death if not avoided.
!NOTICE: The ‘NOTICE’ text indicates special
precauons to avoid damage to this machine or other
property.
!NOTE: The ‘NOTE’ text provides important
informaon to simplify operaon.
!WARNING: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE GENERATOR.
!NOTE: The manufacturer of this generator



!


Pg. 2

INDEX:
 
Consumer Advice ........................................................ 5
Quick Start .................................................................... 6
Pre-Operaon ............................................................. 6
Operaon .................................................................... 7
Shutdown ................................................................... 7

Extend and Lock Handle .............................................. 8
Retract and Lock Handle ............................................. 8
DIagram handles ......................................................... 9

Ensure Safe Operaon ................................................. 10
Symbols Meanings ...................................................... 11
Baery Charging Safety Instrucons ........................... 12
Charging baery when located in vehicle ................... 12
Charging baery when out of vehicle ......................... 13

Safety Instrucon Labels ............................................. 14
 
 
Control Panel .............................................................. 17
 
Check the Engine Oil Level .......................................... 18
Engine Oil Capacity ..................................................... 18
Check the Fuel Level ................................................... 20
Fuel Tank Capacity ...................................................... 21

Start the Engine .......................................................... 22
High Altudes ............................................................. 23
Operang at Extreme Temperatures .......................... 23
Generator Usage ......................................................... 24
Digital Display ............................................................. 25
AC Applicaon ............................................................ 26
Generator Overload ................................................... 26
Overspeed Protecon ................................................ 27
DC Applicaon ............................................................ 28
Charging External Baeries ........................................ 28
Low Oil Alarm System ................................................ 29
Economy Switch ......................................................... 30
Stopping the Engine ................................................... 30
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
Maintenance Schedule Table ....................................... 32
Changing Oil ................................................................. 33
Air Cleaner Check/Clean .............................................. 35
Spark Plug Service ........................................................ 36
Spark Arrestor Maintenance ........................................ 37

Transporng the Generator ......................................... 38
Short Term Storage ...................................................... 38
Long Term Storage ....................................................... 38
Generator Upkeep ....................................................... 39

Engine will not start ..................................................... 40
Appliance does not operator ....................................... 40
Generator has no output ............................................. 41

Standard Features ........................................................ 43
Applicaons ................................................................. 43
Industry ........................................................................ 43


WARRANTY
CROMTECH™, CROMTECH OUTBACK™ and CROMTECH BRUMBY™ are
registered trademarks of Crommelins Machinery. Crommelins Machinery
warrants their goods against defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service.
The Crommelins Machinery warranty does not cover fair wear
commensurate with the age of the product, any damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, neglect or failure to observe proper operang
instrucons or proper machinery maintenance as described in the
instrucon manual.
It is the owner’s responsibility to regularly maintain a product in
accordance with the owner’s manual and only use the equipment for its
designed purpose.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and for compensaon for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entled to have goods repaired or replaced if
the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to a major failure.
CONSUMER ADVICE
Any claim under these warranes must be made in the warranty period
from the date of purchase of the product.
To make a claim under the warranty, you must return the product (with
proof of purchase) to the place of purchase or the closest warranty agent.
There are over 185 naonal authorised service/repair agents available, visit
www.crommelins.com.au for their details and locaons.
Where a failure does not amount to a major failure, Crommelins Machinery
is entled to choose between providing you with a repair, replacement or
refund. To obtain compensaon, you would need to provide documentary
evidence of the loss or damage suered, and documentary evidence that
such loss or damage was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of a failure
by Crommelins Machinery to comply with a consumer guarantee under the
Australian Consumer Law.
Crommelins Operaons Pty Ltd trading as Crommelins Australia
and Crommelins Machinery
CROMMELINS MACHINERY:
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[email protected]om.au
www.crommelins.com.au
PO Box 352, BENTLEY WA 6982
ABN 11 008 889 656


QUICK START GUIDE
!
• Generators produce carbon monoxide — a poisonous,
colorless, odorless gas that can cause death or serious
injury.
• Always operate on a level surface.
• Keep away from rain, snow or other wet condions
• Keep away from ammable materials when refueling.
• Do not run generator for extended periods with no
load or minimal load (eg. when charging baeries or
powering low waage equipment such as TVs and
Radios). This may cause premature spark plug failure,
excessive carbon build up or high oil consumpon. To
prevent this, run the generator periodically with an
increased load (More than 50% of generator capacity).
 (Full instrucons pg. 18 - 20)
• ADDING OIL - Add oil by removing the oil ll access
door and inspecng the dipsck. Fill the oil reservoir
with 20.3  oz (600mL) of oil, or to the full mark on the
dipsck.
• Use an appropriate grade, premium quality, 4-stroke
engine oil (synthec or convenonal).
• Use SAE 10W-30 or 15W-30 viscosity oil unless
operang at ambient temperatures below 32° F (0° C).
• ADDING FUEL - Carefully add regular unleaded
automove gasoline. To avoid spilling fuel, use care
to not ll too quickly or over ll. Avoid geng dirt,
dust, or water in the fuel tank. Do not use a blend that
contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
• Use unleaded fuel with an octane rang of 87 or higher.
!


increases.
On cooler days you won’t see much expansion, but on
warmer days the fuel in the tank will expand more. Make
sure that you leave extra room at the top of the tank when
you ll it, to provide for this expansion.
!CAUTION: Do not add 2-stroke oil to your fuel. Doing so
will void your warranty.
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Pg. 7
OPERATION (Full instrucons pg. 22 to 30)
!



!NOTE: Turn on the fuel valve.
1. Push the engine switch on the control panel to the
“ON” posion (Refer to page 17).
2. Pull the choke lever out to the “START” posion.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly unl resistance is felt, then
pull briskly out. Repeat unl the engine starts.
4. Push the choke lever back to the “RUN” posion.
5. The green “RUN” light will illuminate when the
generator is ready for use before connecng any
loads.
6. Make sure that all appliances to be connected have
been switched o and are in good working order.
Conrm that the combined electrical rang of the
appliances does not exceed that of the generator.
7. Connect the appliance to the appropriate receptacle
on the generator’s control panel.
8. To minimize fuel consumpon and noise, push the
economy switch to the “ON” posion. This seng
regulates the engine’s speed so that it matches
the needs of the connected loads. Do not use the
economy seng if you are connecng items with
electric motors that have a high amperage draw
during startup, or with appliances that cycle on and
o rapidly.
SHUTDOWN
!


1. Turn o all connected appliances.
2. Push the engine switch on the control panel to the
“OFF” posion.
3. Turn the fuel valve o.


USING THE HANDLES
!


This generator includes two (2) handles. A xed handle
is located on the rear of the generator, and a telescoping
handle is located on the front of the generator, above the
control panel.
The xed handle is used for liing the generator, if needed.
The telescoping handle is used to move the generator
wheelbarrow-style along smooth, even terrain. Always
operate on a level surface.
!


You should also unplug all cords connected to the generator
to prevent a tripping hazard and/or damage to the cords or
receptacles. Ensure that the telescoping handle is properly
stowed and locked when it is not being used to move the
generator.
EXTEND AND LOCK HANDLE
1. Press the unlocking buon in the middle of the handle.
2. While the buon is pressed, pull the bar outward from
the generator unl it is fully extended.
3. Release the buon, locking the handle in place.
RETRACT AND LOCK HANDLE
1. Press the unlocking buon in the middle of the handle.
2. While the buon is pressed, push the handle straight
into the body of the generator unl it booms out.
3.Release the buon, locking the handle in place.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
!

• Read and understand this owner's manual before
operang the generator. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
• Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
Never run the generator in an enclosed area
• Be sure to provide adequate venlaon
• The muer becomes very hot during operaon and
remains hot for several minutes aer stopping the
engine.
• Be careful not to touch the muer while it is hot.
• Let the engine cool before storing the generator
indoors.
ENSURE SAFE OPERATION
!


• Keep away from naked ames when refueling the
generator.
• Wipe up spilled gasoline at once.
• This generator is not intended, nor designed, for use
as a standby power supply, or to be connected to an
automac transfer switch (ATS); it should never be
used as such. Severe property damage and/or severe
personal injury or death may result. Such back feed
may electrocute ulity company workers or others who
contact the lines during a power outage. When ulity
power is restored the generator may explode, burn, or
cause res in the building’s electrical system.
• To avoid accidents or equipment damage, always make
a pre-operaon inspecon before you start the engine.
• Place the generator at least 3  (1 m) away from
buildings or other equipment during operaon.
• Operate the generator on a level surface. If the
generator is lted, fuel spillage may result.
• Know how to stop the generator quickly and
understand the operaon of all of the controls. Never
permit anyone to operate the generator without
proper instrucons.
• Keep children and pets away from the generator when
it is in operaon.


• Keep away from moving parts while the generator is
running.
• Generators are a potenal source of electrical shocks
when misused; do not operate with wet hands.
• Do not operate the generator in rain or snow and do
not let it get wet.
• Do not install this generator inside a compartment.
Doing so may lead to overheang and consequently,
re. It may also lead to CO poisoning and death by
asphyxiaon.
• Do not modify the enclosure of this generator.
SYMBOL MEANINGS
(Refer to SAFETY INFORMATION for more details. Page 7)
!Aenon! Become alert!
Your safety is important!
Read the manual before operaon.
Be careful of poisonous exhaust.
Never operate the machine in a closed area.
Avoid touching hot surfaces, such as engine
and muer.
!





interference.






BATTERY CHARGING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Save these instrucons. This manual contains
important safety and operang instrucons.
2. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid baery is
dangerous. Baeries generate explosive gases during
normal baery operaon. For this reason it is of the
utmost importance that each me before using your
charger, you read and follow the instrucons provided
exactly.
3. To reduce risk of baery explosion, follow these
instrucons and those marked on the baery.
4. Never smoke or allow an open spark or ame in the
vicinity of the baery or engine.
5. Use charger for charging a lead-acid baery only. It is
not intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage
electrical system or to charge dry-cell baeries.
Charging dry-cell baeries may cause them to burst
and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
6. Never charge a frozen baery.
7. If it is necessary to remove baery from vehicle to
charge it, always remove grounded terminal from
baery rst. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle
are o in order to prevent an arc.
8. Study all baery manufacturer’s specic precauons
such as removing or not removing cell caps while
charging and recommended rates of charge.
9. For a charger having an output voltage selector switch,
refer to the car owner’s manual in order to determine
the voltage of the baery and to make sure the output
voltage is set at the correct voltage. If an output
voltage selector switch is not provided, do not use the
baery charger unless the baery voltage matches the
output voltage rang of the charger.
10. Never place the charger directly above or below
the baery being charged; gases or uids from the
baery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate
the charger as far away from the baery as DC cables
permit.
11. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict
venlaon in any way.
12. Connect and disconnect DC output clips only aer
seng any charger switches to the o posion and
removing ac cord from the electric outlet. Never allow
clips to touch each other.
CHARGING BATTERY WHEN LOCATED IN VEHICLE
1. Follow these steps when baery is installed in vehicle.
A spark near baery may cause a baery explosion. To
reduce risk of a spark near baery:
• Posion AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage
by hood, door, or moving engine parts;
• Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other


parts that can cause injury to persons;
• Check polarity of baery posts. A posive (pos, p,
+) baery post usually has a larger diameter than a
negave (neg, n, –) post;
• Determine which post of baery is grounded
(connected) to the chassis. If negave post is
grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see item
(v). If posive post is grounded to the chassis, see
item (vi);
• For a negave-grounded vehicle, connect the
posive (red) clip from baery charger to posive
(pos, p, +) ungrounded post of baery. Connect the
negave (black) clip to vehicle chassis or engine
block away from baery. Do not connect clip to
carburetor, throle, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body
parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the
frame or engine block;
• Connect charger ac supply cord to electric outlet;
and
• When disconnecng charger, turn switches to
o, disconnect ac cord, remove clip from vehicle
chassis, and then remove clip from baery terminal.
CHARGING BATTERY OUT OF VEHICLE
1. Follow these steps when baery is outside vehicle. A
spark near the baery may cause a baery explosion.
To reduce risk of a spark near baery:
• Check polarity of baery posts. A posive (pos, p,
+) baery post usually has a larger diameter than a
negave (neg, n, –) post;
• Aach at least a 60 cm 6-gauge (awg) insulated
baery cable to a negave (neg, n, –) baery post;
• Connect the posive (red) charger clip to the
posive (pos, p, +) post of baery;
• Posion yourself and the free end of cable as far
away from baery as possible, then connect the
negave (black) charger clip to free end of the
insulated baery cable;
• Do not face baery when making nal connecon;
• Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet;
and
• When disconnecng charger, always do so in
reverse sequence of connecng procedure and
break rst connecon while standing as far away
from baery as praccal.
2. The generator (stator winding) is isolated from the
frame and from the ac receptacle ground pin.
3. Electrical devices that require a grounded receptacle
pin connecon will not funcon if the receptacle
ground pin is not funconal.



LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
!

CTG3000i Series - Safety and instrucon labels
①
①
②
②
③
③
④
④
⑤
⑤
⑥
⑥


IDENTIFICATION
The machine idencaon series number is located on main
informaon label on the side on the Generator ①.
SERIAL NUMBER
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
(Write serial no.)


CTG3000i DIAGRAM
① Fuel cap
② Fuel gauge
③ Starter grip
④ Engine oil ll access door
⑤ Engine oil drain access door
⑥ Wheels
⑦ Telescoping handle
⑧ Control panel
⑨ Maintenance door
⑩ Stabalising rubber feet
V
Hz
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①
⑦
②
⑧
③
⑨
④
⑩
⑤
⑥


CONTROL PANEL
① LED Indicators
• Run light (Green)
• overload protecon (red)
• Low oil alarm (amber)
② DC 12V Baery charging outlet
③ Single Phase Outlets (2)
④ Ground terminal
⑤ Smart throle
⑥ Digital display
⑦ Fuel valve ON/OFF
⑧ USB Outlets
⑨ Choke lever
⑩ Engine switch ON/OFF
①
⑦
②
⑧
③
⑨
⑩
④⑤⑥
12V


PRE-OPERATION CHECK
!WARNING: Be sure to check the generator is on a level

CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
!NOTICE: Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke
engine oil. It will void the warranty and will shorten the
engine's service life.
• Use a high-detergent, premium quality 4-stroke engine oil.
• 
to clean manufacturing debris and
contaminaon during break-in.
• Use SAE 10W-30 or 15W-30 viscosity oil.
1. Loosen the oil ll access door screw and remove the
door.
2. Remove the dipsck, wipe it with a clean rag and reinsert
it into the ller neck, screwing it down completely.
3. Remove the dipsck again and check the oil level.
4. If the oil level is at or below the lower level on the
dipsck, rell with the recommended oil up to the top of
the upper level marking. Do not overll.
5. Reinsert the dipsck and be sure to screw it down unl it
is ght.
6. Reinstall the oil ll access door and ghten the screw
securely.
!

!



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 600ml


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Hz
Kw

CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL
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• Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty fuel.
• Avoid geng dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank.
1. If the fuel level is low, rell the tank.
2. Aer refueling, ghten the fuel cap securely
!
of gasoline. Gasoline expands at a rate of 0.15939 cubic
inches per gallon for every degree (F) that the temperature
increases. On cooler days you won’t see much expansion,
but on warmer days the fuel in the tank will expand more.
Make sure that you leave extra room at the top of the tank
when you ll it, to provide for this expansion.
!

• Refuel in a well-venlated area with the engine
stopped. Keep away from ammable materials when
refueling
• Aer refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed
properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel
or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure
the area is dry before starng the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact of fuel with skin
or breathing of fuel vapor
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
GASOLINE CONTAINING ALTERNATE FUELS
Do not use a blend that contains more than 10% ethanol.
Do not use gasoline containing methanol. Octane rang of
87 or higher is recommended.
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
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Pg. 20