Lifan KP2300i-2 User manual

INVERTER PETROL GENERATOR
Owner’s Manual
KP2300i-2
Read this manual carefully before operating this generator

PREFACE
Thank you for choosing a petrol generator set by our Co.
Based on the latest technology at home and abroad, our Co. has successfully developed the petrol generator
set. The unit is characterised by advanced design, compact structure, reliable performance, convenient service,
low fuel consumption and noise as well as fashion shape. With general petrol engine as power, it is widely used
in many fields such as living, open working, shop, bank, fishing, etc.
The manual gives information with respect to operation and maintenance of the petrol generator, and be sure
to read it carefully first before operating. If any trouble occurs, call your dealer who will provide you with the
best after service.
All the materials and diagrams of this manual are in accordance in this manual may differ slightly from the actual
products. The copyright of this manual belongs to our Co., any group or individual is forbidden to reprint or copy
any of it. The manual is subject to change without notice.

Safety Warnings
Please read this manual carefully before using this petrol generator set 
Special important contents in this manual will be indicated in the following ways, please note.
DANGER：If you do not follow the instructions, your life will be in danger or you will be seriously injured.
WARNING：If you do not follow the instructions, your life will be in danger or you will be seriously injured.
CAUTION：Failure to follow instructions may result in minimal harm.
NOTICE：Failure to follow instructions may result in damage to your engine set and other property.
This specification is a permanent part of the gasoline generator set and should be attached when the petrol
generator set is transferred to others.

CONTENTS
1. Safety notice for petrol generator ·········································································································1
2. Introduction to Parts and Components·································································································4
3. Control functions···································································································································7
3.1 Three-in-one combination switch ·······························································································7
3.2 Low oil warning light (red)···········································································································8
3.3 Overload indicator light (red) ······································································································8
3.4 AC indicator light(green)··············································································································9
3.5 DC protection·······························································································································10
3.6 Energy conservation switch·········································································································11
3.7 Voltage recovery button··············································································································11
3.8 Fuel tank cap································································································································12
3.9 Fuel tank cap vent knob···············································································································12
3.10 Grounding (Earth) terminal ·······································································································12
3.11 Parallel operation ······················································································································13
4. Pre-use inspection·································································································································14
4.1 Fuel··············································································································································14
4.2 Engine oil ·····································································································································15
4.3 Preparation··································································································································16

5. Operating···············································································································································17
5.1 Starting the Generator·················································································································18
5.2 Stopping the Generator···············································································································19
5.3 AC connection······························································································································20
5.4 Battery charging ··························································································································21
5.5 AC parallel operation···················································································································23
5.6 Scope of application ····················································································································25
6. Maintenance··········································································································································27
6.1 Spark plug maintenance··············································································································29
6.2 Adjustment of carburetor············································································································30
6.3 Changing the engine oil···············································································································30
6.4 Air filter········································································································································31
6.5 Muffler mesh and spark collector ·······························································································32
6.6 Fuel tank filter······························································································································33
6.7 Adjustment of carburetor for high altitude·················································································33
7. Storage···················································································································································34
8. Troubleshooting·····································································································································36
9. Parameters·············································································································································37
10. Wiring diagram····································································································································39

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1.0 Safety Notice for Petrol Generator
1. Never operate it in an enclosed room
2. Never connect directly to home/mains electricity
3. Do not operate in wet conditions
4. Keep inflammables at least 1m away from the unit

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5. No smoking when filling fuel
6. Always fill fuel with the generator stopped
7. Avoid spilling fuel when filling

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DANGER
If connecting the generator to home/mains power supply, ensure this is performed by a qualified electrical
engineer as this involves fitting specialists switch gear (ATS). Improper connection between the generator and
loads could cause injury, death, fire or damage to the generator
3. Incorrect/dangerous
1. Correct
2. Correct

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2.0 Introduction to Parts and Components
①Fuel gauge/sight glass (not always present)
②Fuel tank cap vent lever
③Fuel tank cap
④Carrying handle
⑤Control panel
⑥Starting handle
⑦3-in-1 combination switch (ignition on, fuel on
and choke on/closed)
⑧Spark plug access cover
⑨Rear grille
⑩Muffler assembly
⑪Oil port access cover

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2.1 Control panel
120V 60Hz
①Voltage recovery button
②Low Oil Warning light (red)
③Overload indicator light (red)
④AC indicator light (green)
⑤AC socket
⑥Energy conservation switch (ECS)
⑦DC socket
⑧USB socket
⑨DC protection
⑩Parallel socket
⑪Grounding (earth) terminal

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230V 50Hz
①AC socket
②Low Oil warning light (red)
③Overload warning light (red)
④AC indicator light (green)
⑤Voltage recovery button
⑥Energy conservation switch (ECS)
⑦DC protection
⑧DC socket
⑨USB socket
⑩Parallel socket (optional)
⑪Grounding (earth) terminal

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3.0 Control function
3.1 Three-in-one Combination Switch
①Conbination Switch in "OFF" position: The ignition circuit is
closed, the fuel is off and the engine cannot not start.
②Combination Switch in "ON" position: The ignition circuit is
open, fuel is on, choke is in full open state allowing the engine to
run normally.
③Combination Switch in "CHOKE" position: The ignition circuit is
open, fuel is on, choke is in a closed state allowing engine start-up
from cold.
NOTICE：When the engine is hot, it may not be necessary to set to the "CHOKE" position when
starting.

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3.2 Low oil warning light (red)
When the crankcase oil drops below the safety level, the oil protection
system will automatically shut off the engine and the low oil warning light
(red) will light up. Filling the oil to the correct level will allow the engine to
be re-started.
NOTICE：If the engine stalls or fails to start, rotate the power switch knob to the "ON" position, then pull
the start handle. If the low oil warning light (red) flashes for a few seconds, the oil is insufficient. Fill the
oil and re-start.
3.3 Overload indicator light (red)
When the overload indicator lights up, it has detected that the output of
the connected equipment has overloaded, causing the inverter to
overheat. The AC protector will kick in and stop the generator working to
protect the generator and the connected electrical equipment. When the
AC indicator light (green) is off and the overload indicator light (red) is on,
the generator will not stop working.
When the overload indicator is on and the unit has no output, the following measures should be taken:
1. Close and remove the connected electrical equipment.
2. Reduce the total power of the connected electrical equipment to the rated output range.

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3. Check whether there is a foreign body blocking the air inlet and whether there is any abnormality in the
relevant control parts. If there is any problem, immediately eliminate it.
4. After checking, press the voltage recovery button for 1-3 seconds to restore the voltage output.
NOTICE：When using electrical equipment with high startup current (such as compressors, submersible
pumps, etc.), the overload indicator may light up for a few seconds at the beginning. However this may not
be the fault mentioned above. Overload, short circuit, overheating and low engine speed, can all prevent
output. Eliminate the above reasons until the output is restored.
3.4 AC indicator light (green)
When the engine starts and outputs normally, the AC indicator lights up.
Indicator judgment:
1. Green light on: indicates normal operation, generator output;
2. Green light on and red light flashing: indicates overload, generator
output;
3. When the green light is off and the red light flashes once every 3 seconds:
This indicates that the bus front-end voltage is too low and the generator has no output.
4. When the green light is off and the red light flashes twice in 3 seconds: This indicates that the engine
speed is too low and the generator has no output.
5. When the green light is off and the red light flashes three times in three seconds: This indicates that the
temperature of the inverter is too high and the generator has no output.

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6. When the green light is off and the red light flashes 5 times in 3 seconds: This indicates that the bus
voltage is too high and the generator has no output.
7. The green light is off and the red light flashes 6 times in 3 seconds: This indicates overload protection
and no output.
3.5 DC protection
When the electronic equipment connected to the generator is running, if the rated current is exceeded,
the dc switch will automatically turn to the "OFF" position. Press the DC switch to the
"ON" position to operate the generator again.
"ON" = Normal DC output
"OFF" = No DC output.
NOTICE：
If DC protection is off, reduce the load of the connected electronic equipment to the rated output range of
the generator. If DC protection remains off, stop using electrical equipment directly and consult the dealer.

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3.6 Energy Conservation switch
①"ON", when the energy conservation switch is in the "ON" position, the energy
saving device controls the engine speed according to the connected load, which can
achieve better fuel consumption and lower noise.
②"OFF", when the energy conservation switch is in the "OFF" position, the
engine is running at the rated speed (3600r/min) regardless of whether the load is
connected.
NOTICE: When using the following equipment, such as air compressor, submersible water pump, the
energy conservation switch must be shut off due to the need for a large startup current.
3.7 Voltage recovery button
When the generator overload light is on, the generator has no voltage output, but
still running, check and remove all the loads and press the voltage recovery button
for 1-3 seconds to restore the voltage output.
NOTICE: When the overload voltage recovers, please ensure that there is no load
connection, no short circuit or other faults before pressing the recovery voltage
button.

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3.8 Fuel tank cap
Rotate counter clockwise to remove the tank cap.
3.9 Fuel tank cap vent lever
There is a vent lever on the top of the fuel tank to prevent the flow of fuel. When
using the generator, the vent lever must be in the "ON" position allowing fuel to
flow into the carburetor to keep the engine running. When the generator is not in
use, turn the ventilation lever to the "OFF" position to stop the flow of fuel.
3.10 Grounding (Earth) terminal
Grounding (earthing) the generator by connecting an earth wire to the grounding
terminal prevents electric shock. If the electrical equipment is grounded, the
generator must be grounded.

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3.11 Parallel operation (optional feature)
The parallel connector is used to connect two 2300i-2 of the same voltage and
frequency running parallel to one another. Parallel operation requires two 2300i-2
devices and special cables (Rated output power of parallel operation is 3.4KVA, rated
current of 120V generator is 28.0A and rated current of 230V generator is 14.5A)
Operating procedures and related considerations are detailed in the parallel output
system.

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The engine and muffler will become very hot during use. Do not check or perform any
repairs until they have fully cooled. Ensure any parts of the body or clothing do not
come into contact with the engine and muffler.
4.0 Pre-use inspection
NOTICE：Be sure to check before each use.
WARNING：
4.1 Fuel
DANGER：Fuel is flammable and contains poisonous substances. Read the Safety Requirements carefully
before refueling (see page 2 for details). Do not overfill with fuel, or the tank will overflow once warm.
After refueling, make sure the cap is screwed tightly.
NOTICE：After refueling, wipe away any spilled fuel with a clean, soft cloth immediately to avoid damage
to the plastic casing. Use unleaded petrol only. Leaded petrol can seriously damage engine internal parts.
Remove the fuel tank cap and add petrol to the shoulder of the fuel filter.
①Red level indicator
②Fuel level
Recommended fuel: unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity: 4L ( 0.88 UK gallons)

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4.2 Engine oil
This generator is delivered dry WITHOUT OIL or FUEL. Do not attempt to start the engine until the oil has
been filled to the correct level.
1. Please place the engine on a level surface.
2. Rotate the locking handle of the oil port cover and remove to gain access to the dipstick ①.
3. Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick ③.
4. Fill with the specified amount of recommended oil and replace the dipstick ②.
5. Replace the oil port cover ①.
Recommended oil: SAE SJ 10w-40
Recommended oil grade: API standard SE or higher
Oil capacity: 0.35L