PENTAGON HURRICANE PT10000E User manual

ThankyouforyourpurchaseoftheHURRICANEPT10000Emodelgenerator.With
proper care and maintenance this generator will give you a reliable source of
electrical power in case of public utility outage and in areas where electrical power is
not available.
IMPORTANT - All persons that will operate this equipment must read
and become thoroughly competent with all operating procedures and
safety precautions.
ELECTRIC
GENERATOR
IMPORTANT
Read Unpacking
Instructions First
(Separate Sheet)
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USA
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QuietRunningOHV
4StrokeEngine*,71dBA
Electric
LowOil Shutoff
GallonAll SteelFuel
Tank, 8
Full PowerPanel withCircuit
BreakerProtection
EasyStarting
8.3
Hour RunTime*
FullyIsolated
Steel Roll Cage
ACandDCCircuitProtectors
ULParts, Never-FlatTires
3-in-1Digital Meter(Voltage,Frequency,
RunTime)
DC12vOutput, AC120v,&AC240vOutput
(2)20Amp120v3-ProngSockets
(1)30Amp120v/240VTwist-LockSocket
(NEMAL5-30, 2-Pole/3Wire)
NewAVRSystem(AutoVoltage Regulator)
(1)30Amp120v/240VTwist-LockSocket
(NEMAL14-30,3-Pole/4Wire)
(1)50Amp120v/240VHeavyDutySocket
**HurricanePT10000Ehas16HP, rated orrunning wattageof8000Watts, surgewattageof 10000Watts.
*Runningtime basedonmedium duty draw,running timesmay varywithheavy usage.
CUSTOMERSERVICE
Customerserviceand productsupportareavailable onlineat www.pentagontool.com.
WARRANTYANDRETURNPOLICY
All PentagonToolgeneratorsarewarrantiedagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforaperiod
ofoneyearforresidentialand personaluseundernormalconditions.Warrantyislimited to
replacementparts.
All shipping damagesmustbeclaimed withthedesignated shipper.Checktheshipping cartonfor
damagebeforesigning thebilloflading.
Ifanitemisopenedanddeemedto bedefectivewithin30daysfromthedateofdelivery, please
contactusat www.pentagontool.com forreturninstructions. APentagonToolRMAisrequired when
returningdefectivemerchandise.
Pentagon
Ourreturnpolicyallows30daysfromthedateofdeliveryto returnproducts,provideditisnew,
unused and intheoriginalpackaging asreceived. Wehighlyrecommendthatthebuyerthoroughly
inspectthepurchasedproductbeforeusing it.Wechargea20%restockingchargeonall returned
items. Returnshippingistheresponsibilityofthebuyer.Wecannot acceptreturnsforanyreason
after30daysfromthedateofdelivery. Acreditwill beissued aftertheitemisinspectedand
accepted.
Whenreturning yourorderpleaseincludeacopyofyourorder
numberwithdatepurchased, yourToolRMAandthereasonforthereturn.
Warrantyshall not apply to:productswhichareusedforapurposeotherthanwhichthey were
designedfororwhichhavebeenaltered inanywaythatwouldbedetrimentalto theperformanceor
lifeoftheproduct.Misapplication,misuseornegligencewill revokethewarranty.
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IMPORTANT-All personsthatwilloperatethisequipmentmustread
andbecomethoroughlycompetentwithalloperatingproceduresand
safetyprecautions.Misuseofthisequipmentmayresultindeath,
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
1.Youwillneedthismanualforthesafetywarnings
andprecautions,operating, inspection,mainte-
nanceand cleaningprocedures,partslistand
assemblydiagram. Keepyour invoicewiththis
manual.Writetheinvoicenumberontheinsideof
thefrontcover.
2.Thewarnings,cautionsandinstructionsdis-
cussedinthisinstructionmanualcannotcoverall
possibleconditionsand situationsthat mayoccur.
Itmustbeunderstoodbytheoperatorthat
commonsenseandcautionarefactorswhich
cannotbebuiltintothisproduct,butmustbe
suppliedbytheoperator.
3.
Keepthismanualandinvoicein
asafeanddryplaceforfuturereference.
DANGER! run thegeneratorinan
enclosedgarage, cellar, excavation,boat, RV
compartmentoranyothertypeof enclosed
structure.Carbonmonoxide,anodorless,
colorless,deadlygasmayaccumulateandcause
seriousinjuryordeath. Ifyoustarttofeeldizzy or
nauseouswhileusing yourgenerator,shut itoff
immediatelyandmovetofreshair.Callforhelp,
youmayhavecarbonmonoxidepoisoning.Use
inawell-ventilatedoutdoorarea.Allowat
least4feetclearanceonallsidesof thegenera-
tor.
4Yourgeneratorisaircooled. Itisimportantthe
youoperateitinawell ventilatedarea.
Temperatureshouldnotexceed104 F. ambient
(40 C).
5.Do
notletthegeneratorgetwetduringoperation.
Protectgeneratorfromrain, snow,runningor
standingwater.Donotapproachawetrunning
generator, seriousinjuryfromelectricalshockcan
occur.
6.Whenoperating powertoolsoutside, usean
outdoorextensioncordmarked"W-A" or"W".
Theseextensioncordsareratedforoutdooruse,
andreducetheriskof electricshock.
7.Stayalert. Watchwhatyouaredoing,anduse
commonsensewhenoperatingagenerator.
A
moment ofinattentionwhileoperatingthe
generatormayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
8Donot
refuelnearopenflames , pilotlights, welders,
grindersorsparkingelectrictools.Allowengine
tocoolbeforerefueling.Avoidspills, cleanupif
NEVER
ONLY
Donot operategeneratorinwetconditions.
Do
not useageneratorwhiletiredorunder the
influenceofdrugs,alcohol, ormedication.
Neverrefuelwhilegeneratorisrunning.
.
.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
necessary.
9.
Donotattempt
toforceasmallgeneratortodotheworkof a
largerindustrialgenerator. Choosingtheright
generatorfortheright jobwillimproveefficiency
andensuretheoverallsafetysituation. Best
resultsareensuredwhenthegeneratoris
operatingattherateforwhichitwasdesigned.
10Donotuse this
generatorforapurposeforwhichitwasnot
intended.
11.
Anygeneratorthat
cannotbecontrolledwiththePowerSwitchis
dangerousand mustberepaired.
12.
Such
preventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskof
starting thegeneratoraccidentally.
13Donotusea
damagedgenerator.Tag damagedgenerators
“Dangerdonotuseuntilrepaired”.
14
Serviceormaintenance
performedbyunqualifiedpersonnelcouldresult
ininjury.
Donot smokenearrefuelingarea.
Donot overload thegenerator. Usethecorrect
generatorforyourapplication.
Donot modifythisgenerator.
Donot usethegeneratorif thePowerSwitch
doesnotturnitonoroff.
MakesurethePowerSwitchisinits"OFF"
positionanddisconnectthesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyadjustments,changing
accessories,orstoringthegenerator.
Maintaingeneratorswithcare.
Only qualifiedrepairpersonnelshould perform
generatorservice.
.
.
.
15
Generatorscreatesparkswhichmayignitedust
orfumes.
16
Providebarriersorshieldsasneeded
fortheirprotection.
17
Looseclothes, jewelry, andlong haircanbe
caught inmovingparts.
18
.
.
.
.
.
Donot operategeneratorsinexplosive
atmospheres, suchasinthepresenceof
flammableliquids, gases,ordust.
Keepchildrenandpetsaway whileoperatinga
generator.
Dress properly;donot wearlooseclothingor
jewelry.Containlonghair;keephair,clothing,
andglovesaway frommovingparts.
WARNING: Theexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,orother
reproductiveharm
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IMPORTANT - All persons that will operate this equipment must read
and become thoroughly competent with all operating procedures and
safety precautions. Misuse of this equipment may result in death,
personal injury or property damage.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, WARNINGS & DANGER NOTICES
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Be sure to read and heed the following precautions and warnings located on your generator.
Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious injury or death. NEVER operate your
generator indoors; operate only in well-ventilated outdoor LEVEL locations. ALWAYS ensure
generator is properly grounded before use. DO NOT run generator in rainy or wet conditions.
Keep out of reach of children or unqualified individuals. touch bare wires, receptacles
or outlets.
DO NOT
WARNING:
Avoid all open
flames which may cause vapors to ignite.
During operation, generator may
discharge highly flammable and explosive gases that
may cause severe burns or death.
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GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
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Model Start Type Fuel Tank Oil Capacity Ignition Displacement Noise Engine Run Time*
4-stroke OHV single
cylinder with forced
air cooling system
8hrs.
<71dB37 fl. oz.
(1.1 liters)
419 cc
non-contact
transistor
PT10000E Electric 8.3 gal.
(31.42 liters)
*Based on 50% load
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Model Rated Wattage Surge Wattage Voltage Frequency Phase DC Voltage DC Amps
PT 10000E 8000W 10000W 120/240V 60 Hz Single 12V 18
Pentagon Tool PT10000E meets Federal EPA emission standards.

1.
3.
4.
5.
7.
9.
WARNING!
Ifthegeneratorisinstalledindoors
DONOTINSTALL
INDOORS.
Ifthegeneratorisinstalledoutdoors
Neverlift thegeneratorusingtheengine
oralternatorliftinglugs.
Beforeusingthe generator,read
and understand the enginemanufacturer's
Operation,Maintenance,and Partsmanual.
Also,read the safetyprecautionsinthis
manual. Theseshould always be followed to
reducetheriskofpersonalinjury and
damage toequipment.
Ensureinstallation meetsallapplicable
safety,localand national electrical codes.
Haveinstallationperformed byaqualified,
licensedelectrician and building contractor.
,
exhaustfumesmustbepiped outof the
buildingusingleak-free, heat-resistant
piping.Pipesandsilencershould notbe
made ofanyflammable materials,norshould
theybeinstalled nearanyflammable
materials.Generatorexhaustfumesmustbe
within legal limits, including all localcodes
and ordinances.
,it
mustbe weatherproofed and shouldbe
soundproofed.It should notberunoutdoors
withoutprotection forboththegeneratorand
wiringconduit.
Connectlifting
equipmenttothe frameofthe generator.
Beforeliftingthe generator,ensurethelift
rigging and supporting structureareingood
condition,and areratedtoliftsuchaload.
Thesupporting floor/groundsurface
,and strongenough tosafelyhold
theweightofthegenerator.If the
floor/ground surfaceisnotlevel,strong cross
members shouldbeplaced underthefull
lengthofthe generatorframeatitslow side.
Fortrailerinstallation,thegeneratorshould
be mounted on the centerpointof thetrailer,
overthe wheels.
All connectionsand conduitsfromthe
generatortothe load mustonlybe installed
in compliancewithallrelevantlocal,state,
and federal electrical codesand standards,
and otherregulationswhereapplicable.
Check withaqualified electrician.
Thegeneratormustbe properlyearth-
grounded byaqualified electrician in
accordancewithall relevant electrical codes
2.
6.
8.
MUST
BELEVEL
IMPORTANT-All personsthatwilloperatethisequipmentmustread
andbecomethoroughlycompetentwithalloperatingproceduresand
safetyprecautions.Misuseofthisequipmentmayresultindeath,
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
OPERATINGPRECAUTIONS and standardsbeforeoperation.
If an extension cordisused toprovidepowertoa
tool,makesuretouseonlyUL approvedcords
havingthe correctgaugeandlength.
Do notattempttoconnect ordisconnectload
connectionswhilestanding inwater,oron wetor
soggyground.
Do nottouchelectricallyenergizedpartsofthe
generatorand interconnectingcablesorconduc-
torswithanypartofthe body,orwithanynon-
insulatedconductiveobject.
Connectthegeneratoronlytoaload orelectrical
systemthat iscompatiblewiththeelectrical
characteristicsand ratedcapacitiesof the genera-
tor.
Keep all electrical equipmentcleanand dry.
Replaceanywiring wherethe insulation isracked,
cut, abradedorotherwisedegraded.Replace
terminalsthat areworn,discolored,orcorroded.
Keep terminalsclean and tight.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
(See page9)
15.Ensure that thegeneratorisproperlygrounded
beforeuse
16.
17.
18.
.NEVERconnectdirectlytoahouseor
buildingelectricalsystemwithoutanelectrician
qualified toinstallthe generator.Makesurethatall
connectionscomplywithlocalcodes.
Failingtocomplywiththiswarning
couldresult in apowerbackflow whichcould
seriouslyinjureorkillelectricalorutilitypersonnel.
If youareusingthisgeneratorin highlyconductive
work areassuchasaround metalplating orasteel
deck,be suretouse
Generatorcanreachtemperaturesas
highas150 degreesF(65 degreesC).Heed
temperaturewarning labelson machine.Allow to
cool beforetouching.
Becomefamiliarwiththismanualand all safety
precautionsand warnings.Do notoverload.
Disconnect malfunctioning devicesand do not
exceed wattagecapacity.
DANGER!
CAUTION!
Misuse canshortenthelifeofyourgenerator.
agroundfaultcircuitinter-
rupter (GFCI),availablewithsomeextension
cords.
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GENERATORCOMPONENTS ANDPACKAGECONTENTS
Thefollowing toolsshouldbeincludedinyourgeneratorpackage:
(1)Phillips-headscrewdriver(A)
(1)Hex-head wrench(B)
(1)Sparkplug wrench(C)
COMPONENTS & FEATURES
Beforeoperatingyourgenerator,be suretobecomefamiliar
withallusage instructions andthecomponentslisted
below:
1. Chokelever/rod-
CLOSED
Regulatesengineairintake. Whenstarting
yourgeneratorforthefirsttime,orwhenit’scold,pullthechock
rodout toward theposition.
2. 3-in-1digitalmeter-
3. VoltageSelector
Note: MUST
CAUTION!BesuretomovetheACCircuitBreakerinto the
OFF positionbeforemakingavoltageselectorchange.Failing
to dothismay damageyourgenerator.
4. 120 VoltACreceptacle-
5. 120/240VoltACreceptacle-
6. ACCircuitbreaker
OFF
ONOFF
7.Groundterminal-
8. Fuelvalve-ON OFF
9. Fuelvalve-O O
10.LowOilAlert-
Readsvoltage, frequency, run time.
-switchbetween120Vonlyand120V/240V.
Ifyouhavedevicesconnectedtoanyof the4-pronged
socketsyouhavethevoltageselectorsetto120V/240V.
Youcanuse120VsocketsAND240Vsocketswiththissetting,but
only120Vsocketswhenyoursettingis120V.
Usetoconnectelectricaldevices that
run120Volt, 60Hz, singlephase,ACcurrent(2¡ÁduplexGFCI).
Receptacletoconnectelectrical
devicesrunning120/240Volt,60Hz,singlephase,ACcurrent
(NEMAL14-30).
-Resetswitchprotectinggeneratorfrom
overload. Ifyouhaveadevicemalfunctioning atasocketthe
switchwillturnatonce.Makesurethatit’sdraw doesnot
exceedthat ofthegeneratorandswitchthecircuitbreakerback
torunthedevice.Turning thecircuitbreakertowill
automaticallystopthegenerator.
Groundingwiresconnectionpoint toensure
propergroundingofgenerator.
Controlsflowof fueltoengine.When,thislever
allowsgastotravelfromthefueltank tothecarburetor.Turn
whengeneratorisoff.
Controlsflowof fueltoengine.WhenN,thislever
allowsgastotravelfromthefueltank tothecarburetor.TurnFF
whengeneratorisoff.
Will
automaticallyturn off engineifoil
levelistoo low.ALWAYScheckoil
levelsbeforestartinggeneratororif
youarehavingtrouble.
11.CCircuitbreaker-
ON
12.DCCircuitbreaker-
13.l2VDCreceptacle CAUTION!!
NEVER
15.Recoilstarter-Note:
AFailsafeshutoff forACsockets
20A/120Vand 30A/120Vwhenoverloaded.Makesurethe
deviceyou’retrying torun isnotfaultyorhasaload ratingtoo
high forthecircuitand thenresetto.
FailsafeshutoffforDCsocketwhen
batteryisbad,connectionsareincorrectorthesocketis
overloaded.
-Receptacleonlyforcharging12Volt
automotive-typebatteries.Toavoiddamageto
vehiclebeingchargedorgenerator,trytostartvehicle
whengeneratorisrunningorcables areconnectedtovehicle.
Pull-cordforstartingengine.Avoid
allowing pullcordtosnap backquicklyafterstartingorwhen
releasingcord.Yourcordmaybedamaged.
14EngineKey-ONOFF OFF
START.ON OFF.
.Usedtoturnengineand. Your
generatorkeycanonlybeinsertedorremovedinthe
position.Tostartusing yourelectricorrecoilstarts, turnthekey
toOncerunning, turnthekeytotorun the
generator. Tostopthegenerator,turn thekeyto
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ABC

.Whilenotrequired,youmayelecttoinstallthewheelkitthat isincluded
withyourgenerator.Todothis,followtheinstructions below:
1.Onalevelsurface, elevateyourgenerator’scageonwoodorcement
blockstomakeiteasier toassembleyourwheelkit.
2.Attachthesupportleg tothecageusingthecapscrewsandlocknuts
provided(SeeFigureaa).
3.Attachtheaxletothecageusingthecapscrewsandlocknuts provided
(See Figure bb).
4.Place
(See Figure cc,
Figure dd, Figure ee).Makesure thewheel’sairvalveis
accessible.Installthewheelwiththevalvefacingout.
5.Attachthehandlestothecage usingthecapscrewsandlocknuts
provided(SeeFigureff,Figure gg).
6.Doublecheckthatallscrews,locknutsandpinsare secure.
Note:
awheelover theaxle, thenslide aflatwasherover theaxle.
Tightendownthewheelwiththeretainingpinprovided
Note:Inflate yourtires tobetween 15-30PSI
GENERATORWHEEL&STARTERCABLES ASSEMBLYKIT
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Toconnectthe batterystartercables, thread
the cables underthegeneratortank,then
connectthe positive cable tothepositive
terminalandthenegative cable tothe nega-
tiveterminal. Todisconnect, always remove
the negative terminalfirst.
Figureaa
Figurebb
Figureee Figureff Figuregg
Figurecc Figuredd
NOTE: WHEELS AND ASSEMBLY MAY VARY

RECOMMENDEDOILUSAGEATSTARTINGTEMPS
30
10W-30
SYNTHETICOIL
40 60 80 10032200-20
F
C-30 -20 -10 0 10 80 30 40
5W-30 or10W-30
Enginesshipped fromPentagonToolhaveoil in
crankcase.Donot
over-fill.Useahighqualitydetergentoilclassified "For
ServiceSJ"orhigher.Donotusespecialadditives.
ChoosetheSAEviscositygrade ofoilfromthe
“Recommended OilUsageAtStartingTemps”chartbelow.
Choosetheoilthatmatchesthestartingtemperature
anticipated before thenextoilchange.
DONOT
Before startingengine, fillwithoil.
Donot
mixoilwithgasoline, donotuse 2-strokegasoline
engine oil.
OILRECOMMENDATIONS
Note:SyntheticoilmeetingILSACGF-2,APIcertification
markandAPIservice symbol(shownhere)with"SJ/CF
ENERGYCONSERVING"orhigher,isanacceptableoilat
all temperatures.Useofsyntheticoildoesnotalter
required 0ilchange Intervals.
CHECKENGINEOIL- EACH USE- BEFORE
STARTINGENGINE
(Oilcapacityis 37fluidoz. or1.1liter.)
.
SAE
5W-30
FOR
GASOLINE
ENGINES
Aircooledenginesrunhotterthanautomotiveengines.The
useofnon-syntheticmulti-viscosilyoils(5W-30,10W-30,
etc.)intemperaturesabove40 F (4 C)willresultinhigher
thannormaloil consumption.Whenusingamulti-viscosity
oil,checkoillevelmore frequently.SAE300il,ifused below
40 F(4 C),willresultinhardstartingandpossibleengine
bore damageduetoinadequatelubrication.
CHECKOILFREQUENTLY
IMPORTANTSTEPS BEFOREUSE
5W-30
RecommendedOil:
SAE10W-30
1.Tankcapacityis8.3U.S. gallons.
2.Useclean, fresh,lead-free,regulargasolinewitha
minimumof87 octane.
3.Purchasefuel inquantitythatcanbeusedwithin30
days.Donotuseoldgas.
4.Avoidgettingwater,oilordirtmixedwiththegasoline.
5.Donotfilltotopoftank.Leaveroomforgasolineto
expand. Checkfuelgauge ontopoftankforcurrent
fuel level.
6.Donotstoregasolineinthetankforextendedperiods
oftime.
7.Besure towipe upanygasolinespillsbefore starting
theengine.
8.makesurethatthegeneratorisonalevel
surface whenfueling.
ALWAYS
FUELRECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING;Gasolinefumes are
extremelyflammable.
DONOTSMOKE
Under certain
conditionsfumescantravel many
feetandtakesome time todissipate.These
fumescanbeignitedbymanysourcessuchas;
openflame,pilotlights, cookingstoves, sparks
fromelectricandbatteryoperated tools, sparks
frommetalhittingahardsurface,static
electricityfromcarpetorcurtains,frictionfrom
shoesrubbingahard surface, heatandsparks
fromothergasolineenginesandmanyothers.
nearthegeneratorwhile
refuelingistakingplace. Afewminutesof
commonsenseandprecautioncanhelpavoid
unfortunateincidents.
1.Place engineonlevelsurfaceandcleanaroundoil fill
cap.
2.Removedipstick/cap,(see figure C)wipewithclean
cloth,checkoillevelondipstickasshown.
3.OilshouldbeatFULL mark.(seefigure B)Ifadditional
oilisrequired,addslowly.
4.Replace andtightendipstick/capfirmlybefore starting
engine.
DONOTOVERFILL. Overfillingwithoilmay cause:
1.Smokingexhaust.
2.Hard starting.
3.Sparkplugfouling.
4.Oilsaturationofairfiller
INITIALOILFILL
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Togroundthegenerator,first:
1.Tightenthegroundingwingnutontoagroundingwire
(seefigure D).
2.Attachtheother endofthegroundingwire toa
groundingrod(brassorcopper)thatisdrivenintothe
earth.
3.Sincegroundingcodesmayvarydependingonlocation,
pleaseconsultalocalelectriciantofindoutaboutcodesfor
GROUNDINGTHEGENERATOR
Whetherthisisthefirst time youwill be usingyour
generatorornot,followthechecklistbelow before EACH
usetoensurebest maintenance andsafetypractices.
1.Place engineonlevelsurfaceandcleanaroundoil fill
cap.
2.Removedipstick/cap,(see figure C)wipewithclean
cloth,checkoillevelondipstickasshown.
3.OilshouldbeatFULL mark.(seefigure B)Ifadditional
oilisrequired,addslowly.
4.Replace andtightendipstick/capfirmlybefore starting
engine.
1.Useclean, fresh,lead-free,regulargasolinewitha
minimumof87 octane.
2.Donotfilltotopoftank.Leaveroomforgasolineto
expand.Checkfuelgauge ontopoftankforcurrent
fuellevel.
3.makesurethatthegeneratorisonalevel
surfacewhenfueling.
4.Besuretowipeupanygasolinespillsbeforestarting
theengine.
1.T
2.Donotfilltotopoftank.Leaveroomforgasolineto
expand.Checkfuelgauge ontopoftankforcurrent
fuellevel.
3.
Checktheoil:
Checkthegas:
Ground thegenerator:
ALWAYS
ightenthegroundingwingnutontoagroundingwire.
Attachtheother endofthegroundingwire toa
groundingrod(brassorcopper)thatisdrivenintothe
earth.
IMPORTANTSTEPS BEFOREUSE
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DANGER!Failure togroundyourgenerator
properlycan resultin serious injury, shockor
electrocution!Please followtherecommended
groundingguidelines foryourlocality. Check
withacertifiedelectrician.
PRE-STARTCHECKLIST
WARNING:
Thegeneratormustbeproperly
grounded. Failuretoproperlyground
thegeneratorcanresultinelectrocution.
Groundthegeneratorbyattachingastranded
copperNo.12AWGwire tothegroundingnut
locatedonthecontrolpanel.(figure D)The
groundingwireshouldbeconnected witha
clamptoabrass orcopper rodthatisdriven
intotheearth. Consultaqualifiedelectricianto
insure asafeandproper grounding.
Yourgeneratorhasasystemgroundthatisnot
connectedtotheACneutralwire
WARNING:Toavoidbackfeedingintoutilitysystems,
isolationoftheresidence electricalsystemis
required.Before temporaryconnectionofthe
generatortotheresidence electrical system,turnoff
themainservice disconnect. Consultaqualified
electricianbefore use.
FigureD

STARTING & STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Follow the guidelines on page 10
(Grounding the Generator).
2.
(located on top of
gas tank) for
adequate amount of
fuel for task. Inspect
tank for leaks. If the
tank is even seeping
a small amount of gas discontinue use until repaired.
Wipe up all spilled gas before starting engine. If gas
spills down in engine area, allow adequate time
gasoline to evaporation.
3.
4. Unplug any device or feed
from the control panel. Switch the AC Circuit Breaker
to
5. When
engine fires, you can adjust the choke for running.
First, be sure that your generator is properly
grounded.
Check fuel gage
Next turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
Make sure there are no electrical devices pulling
power from the generator.
OFF.
Move the choke to the CLOSED position.
6.
7. You
may need to hold the key in this position for 1-5
seconds until the generator has started but
hold in this position longer than 5 seconds. You may
damage your generator. If it fails to start, wait for 15
seconds and try again.
Once started, move the key to the position. If you
notice that the starter sounds sluggish, you may need
to recharge the battery.
8. When using the recoil start,
pull the cord slowly until
you feel tension or
resistance, then pull the
cord quickly to start the
generator.
once engine starts;
to get the longest life from your recoil start, treat cord
gingerly and refrain from allowing it to snap back into
place. You may need to repeat this step a few times to
initiate engine start. (If you still cannot start your
generator, please see the Troubleshooting Guide on
page 25).
Correctly connect the battery cables.
Move the engine switch to the START position.
DO NOT
ON
Note: Do not release cord
quickly
Allow the engine to run for 1-2 minutes and then
move the choke lever half way between OPEN and
CLOSED. Wait 20 seconds and move the choke
lever to the OPEN position.
1. Check and double check your electrical devices to
ensure that they are
2.
Refer to the chart (Figure E) for average wattage
reported from devices you may encounter. Most
electrical devices will have the wattage requirements
imprinted somewhere on the appliance. If the
requirements are reported in volts and amps you may
calculate the watts by this formula.
Be sure that the total running wattage of your
appliances does not exceed the running wattage of
your generator.
It is better
to combine totals that are less than the running rated
wattage than to risk overload.
OFF.
Before connecting electrical devices to your
generator you must calculate the wattage draw the
devices will pull. Your electrical devices must not
add up to more than the running wattage.
NOTE: The generator is designed to run at
maximum surge for a short period of time. That
will allow a motor to start up without stalling the
generator. Some appliances require short bursts
of surge wattage to start or run their motors.
Watts= Amps x Volts
DO NOT COMBINE RUNNING
WATTAGES THAT TOTAL THE SURGE WATTAGE
OF YOUR GENERATOR AND ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE.
If you find that your combined load will exceed the
rating of your generator, you may need to group one
or more devices on a separate generator.
HURRICANE :
Running Wattage: 8000
Surge Wattage: 10000
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Allow engine to warm up before pulling current from
the generator.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
OFF
OFF.
OFF.
OFF
1. Set the AC Circuit Breaker to and disconnect
battery cables.
2. Turn the Engine Key to
3. Turn the Fuel Valve Lever to
You can also turn the Engine Key to in an
emergency.
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3.Plugthe
devicesintotheproper receptacles. Standard120volt,
singlephase,60 Hzloadsonlyinthe120 Volt
receptacles.
All 120/240 Volt,singlephase, 60 HZloadswithNEMA
L14-30 maleplugtothe120/240 Voltreceptacle(See
Figure Fbelow).
4.
Makesureelectricaldevices are turnedoff.
Switchthecircuitbreaker intotheposition
5.
ON .
Introduceelectricaldevices accordingtoload.
Heaviestwattage first, then add in lowerwattage
devices.
CAUTION:Donotattach50Hzor 3-phase
loadstoyourgenerator.
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ToolorApplianceRatedWattsSurgeWatts
ElectricWaterHeater(40gal)40000
HotPlate25000
Saw-RadialArm20002000
ElectricStove15000
Saw-Circular15001500
AirCompressor (1HP)15003000
WindowAirConditioner12001800
Saw12001200
Microwave10000
WellWaterPump10001000
ReciprocatingSaw9601040
SumpPump8001200
RefrigeratorFreezer8001200
FurnaceBlower8001300
Computer8000
ElectricDrill600900
Television5000
DeepFreezer500500
Garage Door Opener4800
Stereo4000
BoxFan300600
ClockRadio3000
SecuritySystem1800
DVDPlayer1000
CommonLightBulb750
(running)
Miter-
FigureE
Thesefiguresarecommonestimates, foractualwattages
consultyourappliance’smanual.
POWERCORDINFORMATION
WARNING!
Toavoiddamagetoyourmachine, be sureto
switchthe circuitbreakerOFF beforechanging
the Voltage SelectorSwitch.
Thevoltageselectorswitchswitchesthemainpower
ofthegeneratorintoan120Vonlymode ora
120V/240Vmode.
Inordertousea240Vappliance,youmusthavethe
selectorsetto120V/240Vmode.120Vappliances
maybeoperatedineithermode.
Youmayuseboth240Vand120Vdevices
simultaneouslywhileinthe120V/240Vmode,
.
Toensure thatabalancedloadisprovided bythe
twomaingeneratorcircuits,it’stoyourbenefitto
understandwhichsocketsare supplied inpairs
whenthe120V/240Vselectorischosen. InFigure F,
thefirstcircuitsuppliessockets2and5;thesecond,
sockets1and4. Totalratedamp drawis65A.
but
donotusea240Vdevice in the 120Vmode
VOLTAGESELECTORSWITCH
INFORMATION
MINIMUM EXTENSIONCORDGAUGE-120 VOLT
EXTENSIONCORDLENGTH
(AtFullLoad) 0-25
16
16
14
12
10
25 -50
16
16
14
12
10
50 -100
16
14
12
10
10
100-150
12
10
-
-
-
150 -200
12
-
-
-
-
0-5
5.1-8
8.1-12
12.1-15
15.1-20
AMPS
Figure A
When usingextension cordsmake surethatthe cord
is ratedslightlyhigherthan is recommendedforthe
deviceyou wanttorun.
Cords thataretoo thinorthataretoo longcan
diminishthe powerflowingfromyourgenerator.
Followthetablebelow(Figure A)forsomebasic
recommendationsforextension cordlength.
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ON ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
FigureF

IMPORTANT:
Ifyou arechargingabattery
thatis installedin avehicle, first
disconnectthe vehicle ground
fromthe negative terminal.
Toattach a12Vbatterytothe
DCreceptacle:
1.Connectthe positive endofthe chargingcableor
wire tothe positive endofthe batterytobe charged.
Connectthe negative endofthe chargingcable or
wire tothe negative endofthe batterytobe charged.
2.Next, connectthe plugendofthe chargingcable to
theDCreceptacle ofthe generator.
3.Startyourgenerator.
Intheeventofanoverloadorwiringissue,theDC
circuit breakerwill betripped.
DO NOTresetthe DCcircuitbreakeruntil you have
checkedthe cablesconnection andwaitedfor15
minutes. Onceyou have confirmedthatall
connectionsandwiringis good, startyourgenerator
again.
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WARNING:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
DonotusetheDCreceptaclestocharge
anythingotherthana12Vautomotivetype
battery.
NEVERattempttojumpstartacarwiththe
generator.
Batteriescontainacidandcanbecomehighly
explosivewhencharged. Refrainfrom
smokingorexposingbatteriestoopen
flames.ALWAYSwearprotectiveclothing,
safetygogglesandgloveswhenrecharging
batteries.Flush skinwithwaterthat comes
intocontactwithbatteryacid;flush eyeswith
waterandconsultaphysicianimmediately.If
youswallowbatteryacid,drinksomemilk
andconsultaphysicianimmediately.
DCoutputterminal (red) “+”, positive
DCoutputterminal (black) “-“, negative
DISCONNECTINGTHEDC CABLES
1.Turn offthe generator
2.Remove the DCplugfromthe generatorDC
socket
3.Disconnectthe positiveendofthe chargingcable
fromthepositive batteryterminal.
4.Disconnectthe negative endofthe chargingcable
fromthenegative batteryterminal.
5.Reconnectthe groundwire tothe battery’s
negative terminal.
.
.
THEDCCIRCUITBREAKER
TRANSPORTATIONANDSTORAGE
Forstorageandtransportation,use thefollowing
procedures andrecommendations:
1.Ifyou are storinggeneratorfrom1-2monthsthen
fill with fresh gasandagasconditioner
2.Ifyou are storinggeneratorfrom2monthstoa
year, then perform#1anddrain the fuel filtercup
andthe carburetorfloatbow
3.Ifyou are storinggeneratorfor1yearormore,
then performthe firsttwostepsandchange the
engine oil
4.Store in aclean, cool, dryplace andensure that
thegeneratorhasatleast4feetofclearance on all
sides
.
.
.Unscrew and removethe spark plug,then
add asmall amount ofoil(sameoil asgoesin
engine)intothecylinderhead (approx.2teaspoons
or1tablespoon). Slowlypull the recoil startertohelp
the oilmovethrough the head.Screwspark plug
backin.
.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Donottouchthegeneratoruntilyouhave
allowed ittocool.Touchingthegenerator
soonaftershutoff canresultinburns or
otherinjuries.
Neverstore yourgeneratorinareasofhigh
heat orwithfuel inthetankforlongperiods
oftime.Older gasoline,especiallygasoline
withethanol, canbecomeunstablequickly
andmakeitmore difficulttostartyour
generator.
Alwaysdisconnectthesparkplugwire
whenstoring.
Storeinacool, dryplace.
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GENERATORMAINTENANCEAND
THEHOURMETER
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Performingregularmaintenance,especiallyoilchanges,is
Importanttolongtroublefreegeneratorlife.During
prolongedpower outagesitiseasytolosetrackofexactly
howmanyhoursthegeneratorhasbeeninoperation
betweenoilchanges.Wehaveinstalledanhourmeterto
assist youinrememberingtoperform routinemaintenance
atrecommended manufacturer’sguidelines.
AlwaysmakesuretheSwitchisinits
position.Disconnectthesparkplugwire fromthe
engineandallow sufficienttimefortheengineand
generatortocompletelycool before performingany
inspection,maintenance,orcleaning.Never carryoutany
maintenanceprocedurewhilethemachineisrunning.
CAUTION!ON/OFF
OFF
Be suretochecktheoverallcondition ofyour
generator.
Neveruse damagedequipment.
Remembertochecktheoillevelin the generator's
engine.
Makesure that there are nopartsthatare
cracked,brokenormisaligned.Besurethat moving
parts arenotimpactedorboundinanyway.Inspectthe
electricalwiringforobvioussignsofwearordamage.If
abnormalnoiseorvibrationoccursyoushoulddiagnose
andresolvetheproblem before further use.
Refertotheenginemanufacturer'sOperation,
Maintenance,andParts Manualforspecificinformation.
Theamountofpreventativeupkeep and
maintenanceforanygeneratorwill dependuponthe
amountofuse.
NO:
BEFOREEACHUSE
Task
MAINTENANCERECORD
Hours Date Initials
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RecommendedMaintenance Schedule
AirFilter:Checkeachuse,cleanevery50hrs/3months
EngineOil:Checkeachuse, changeandreplaceevery20hrs/1month
FuelTank&Filter:Cleanevery100hrs/6months
SparkPlug:Check/ cleanevery100hrs/6months
FuelFilterCup:Check/cleanevery100hrs/6months
SparkArrester:Check/clean every100hrs/6months
CombustionChamber:Cleanevery500 hrs.
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IdleSpeed:Checkand adjustyearly
ValveClearance:Checkandadjustyearly
FuelTube:Clean every100hrs/6months
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You shouldcheckthe oil inyourgeneratorbefore every
use. Todothis:
1.Aswith anymaintenance or operatingprocedure,
make sure yourmachine ison an even, level
surface
2.Remove the oil dipstick(see Figure G)
3.Wipe offanyoil on the dipstickwith aclean drycloth
andreinsertthe dipstickintothe oil fillerhole.
Remove again andcheckthe level ofthe oil onthe
dipstick. Ifthe oil level islowon the stick, ordoes
notappear, you will needtofill the oil crankcase
(see nextsection below).
4.Replace theoildipstickandscrew tightwhen done.
.
.
CHECKTHEGENERATOROIL
Ifwaterorcontaminantshave enteredyouroil
crankcase, orifitis time forascheduledoil change,
follow the stepsbelow todrain youroil:
1.First, place apanbeneath the generatortocatch
theoilas itdrains.
2.Remove the oil drain pluglocatedbeneaththe
oil fillerhole (see Figure I)andallow the oil to
drain
3.Onceoilhas drainedcompletelyreplace the oil
drain plugwith the wrench.
4.Torefill the oil, first, make sure yourmachine is
on an even, level surface
.Usea10mm hex-head wrench.
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You shouldcheckthe
oil in yourgenerator
before everyuse.
Follow the maintenance
schedule forchanging
youroil asshown on
page 12. The
generatoris equipped
with alow oil automatic
shutoffwhich will not
allow the generatorto
run on insufficientoillevels. Ifyouroil level is toolow
butitis still nottime foran oil change, bringthe oil level
in the crankcase tothe full level.
Note:Theoilcapacityofyourgeneratoris37 fl.
ounces.
CHANGINGORADDINGOIL
FigureH
5.Remove the oil dipstick(see Figure G)
6.Onceoilhas drainedcompletelyreplace the oil
drain plugwith the wrench.
7.With the aidof
(see Figure H).
8. Pleasedispose ofoilproperly.Neverpour
downdrainsorstormdrains.
.
afunnel,addhighdetergentmotor
oiltothegenerator.Seepage 9for
recommendations(formostuses,SAE10W-30).
Checktosee thatthelevelsare nearthetopofthe
crankcase
CLEANINGTHEGENERATOR
You maycleanthe outside of yourgeneratorwitha
cleancloth, pressurizedair, asoftbristlebrushor
vaccuum.
NEVERcleanwithwater,asthis mayenterengine
parts andcompromise thelifeofyourgenerator.
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FigureG
FigureI
FILLERCAP DRAINPLUG

Aircleanermaintenanceis importanttoensure proper
airflow intothe generator’scarburetor. Follow the
maintenance schedule forcheckingandcleaningyour
aircleanerasshown on page 14.
NEVERRUNTHEGENERATORWITHOUTTHEAIR
CLEANERASTHISWILL CAUSESEVEREDAMAGE
TOTHEGENERATOR.
1.First, unclaspthe springson the bottomandtopof
thecleaner’scover(see Figure J).
2.Remove the meshycomponentsinside the air
cleanercase
3.Wash with soapywarmwaterandletdry. Thencoat
andsoakin engine oilandsqueezeoutanyexcess
before returningtothe aircleanercase.
4.Replace thecoverandspringclasps.
.
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DRAININGTHEFUELTANK
Toinspectthe sparkplug, first:
1.Remove the sparkplugcapandunscrew the spark
plugusingthesparkplugwrench (See Figure K).
2.Lookatthe sparkplugandcheckfordefectssuch
as cracksorchips.Ifanyofthese defectsare
visible, replace with anewsparkplug
3.Next, measure the sparkpluggap, which
4.Ifyou are notreplacingthe sparkplug, cleanaround
thebase ofthe one tobe reusedandthen resetthe
gap. Screw the plugbackin, usingthe sparkplug
wrench andreplace the plugcap.Make sure the
plugis secure!Loose plugscanoverheatand
damage yourengine.
.Usea F6RTC
sparkplugsuchasNGKBPR5ES.
shouldbe
0.7-0.8nun (0.028-0.031 in).See FigureK.
MAINTAININGTHESPARKPLUG
CLEANINGTHEFUELFILTERCUP
The fuel filtercuphelpsto
strain outdirtand
impuritiesthatare
attemptingtogetintothe
engine. Toclean this cup:
1.First, move the fuel
valve to
2.Use awrench to
remove the cup, filter
andO-ringfromthe fuel valve (see Figure L,
below).
3.Clean the cup, filterandO-ringwith anon-
flammable solventandthen replace.
4.Checkforleaksbyturningthe fuel valve to. If
you see aleak, turn the fuel valve backto
andreseatthe assembly.
OFF.
ON
OFF
FigureL
Ifyou arestoringyourgeneratorforlongperiodsof
timeyou shoulddrain the gastanktoavoidstarting
trouble the nexttimeyou attempttouse it. Todothis:
1.First, move the fuel valvetoandremovethe
fuel filtercup(see above andFigure L). Emptythe
cupofanyfuel present.
2.Place adrain pan orcontainerunderneaththe
generatortocontain the gas tobe drained, then
turn the fuel valve to
3.Onceall gashas drained, turn the fuelvalve back
tothe position. Wipe anyexcessgas fromthe
bodyofyourgeneratorandreplace the fuel filter
cup.
OFF
ON.
OFF
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FigureK
FigureJ
ELEMENT
COVER
SPRING
COVER
SPRING
AIRCLEANER
COVER
FUELVALVELEVER
FUELRLTER
O-RING
SEDIMENTCUP

CHANGINGTHECARBONBRUSH
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Your generator comes with a 3-in-1 Hour Meter. To
check setting on the meter, use the following steps:
1. Press the black button on the display (shown
inside the red circle in the photo, right).
2. Pressing once will show the Voltage, pressing
twice will show the Hz and pressing 3 times will
show the running hours.
Press Once = V oltage
Press Twice = Hz
Press Third T ime = Running Hours
READING THE 3-IN ONE METER

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120V/240V GENERATOR SET WIRING DIAGRAM

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Note: Your muffler design may vary