Raven GEN 6500E User manual

GEN 4000 / GEN 6500E
GENERATOR
Owner’s Manual

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Thank You For Choosing A Raven Generator.
This manual contains the important safety information on how
to operate your new Generator. Please read it carefully before
operating for best results.
All information in this manual is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. The contents in this
manual may be different from the actual parts due to revisions
and other changes.
Our company reserves the right to make changes at any time
without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced
without our company's written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the
generator and should accompany the generator if it is resold.
Please keep this manual in a safe place. Do NOT throw away.

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SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. There is
important safety information in this manual and on the
generator. Please read this information carefully.
According to ANSI Z535，a safety message alerts you to
potential hazards. Each safety message is preceded by a safety
alert symbol and one of these words:DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION or NOTICE. See below:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme
situations.
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used without the safety alert
symbol as an alternative to “NOTICE.”
NOTICE
“NOTICE” is the preferred signal word to address practices not
related to personal injury. The safety alert symbol shall not be used
with this signal word. As an alternative to “NOTICE,” the word
“CAUTION” without the safety alert symbol may be used to indicate
a message not related to personal injury.

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Contents
SAFETY NOTICE ................................................................................... 6
Safety Standard .............................................................................. 6
Special Requirements ..................................................................... 7
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ........................................................... 8
Engine Type & Serial Number .......................................................10
CONTROLS ........................................................................................ 11
Generator Switch.......................................................................... 11
Recoil Starter ................................................................................ 11
Fuel Valve ..................................................................................... 12
Choke Lever .................................................................................. 12
AC Circuit Breaker......................................................................... 13
Ground Terminal........................................................................... 13
Oil Alert System ............................................................................ 13
GENERATOR OPERATION .................................................................. 14
Connec on to Household Power Supply ...................................... 14
Generator Grounding ................................................................... 15
AC Usage ....................................................................................... 15
DC Usage....................................................................................... 17
High Altude Replacement Kit For EPAⅢEngine......................... 18
PRE-OPERATION CHECK.................................................................... 19
Engine Oil...................................................................................... 19

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Checking Engine Oil Level: ........................................................... . 19
Fuel............................................................................................... 20
STARTING THE ENGINE...................................................................... 21
STOPPING THE ENGINE..................................................................... 22
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 23
Engine Oil Change......................................................................... 25
Air Cleaner Service........................................................................ 26
Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning ......................................................... 27
Spark Plug Service......................................................................... 27
STORAGE .......................................................................................... 29
SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE................................................................ 28
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 30
ASSEMBLY......................................................................................... 31
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 32
WIRING DIAGRAM............................................................................. 33
WARRANTY STATEMENT.................................................................... 35

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SAFETY NOTICE
Safety Standard
Read and understand this owner's manual before operating your
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator
exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see
or smell.
Never use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are
open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
generator. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with your
generator's controls, and by observing safe operating procedures.

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Special Requirements
Electrical equipment, including lines and plug connections should be
covered and protected from moisture.
The circuit breakers should match the generator specifications. If the
circuit breakers require replacement, they must be replaced with a
circuit breaker of the same ratings and performance characteristics.
The National Electrical Code requires generators to be grounded to
an approved earth ground. Before using the ground terminal, consult
a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having
jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances that apply for the intended
use of the generator.
Don't allow fuel to overflow while
refueling.
Stop the engine before refueling.
Please keep at least 3 feet (1m) away from flammable materials.
If using extension cords, follow these requirements:
1.5mm2, cords should not exceed 197 ft. (60m)
2.5mm2, cords should not exceed 328 ft. (100m.)

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
TUBE HANDLE
COVER MOTOR TAIL
MUFFLER
WHEEL FRONT
SPARK PLUG CAP
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
FUEL TANK CAP
VAPOR HOSE
GENERATOR SWITCH
HOUR METER
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
GROUND
TERMINAL
AC RECEPTACLES
OIL CAP
STARTER GRIP
FUEL VALVE
CHOKE LEVER
ROLLOVER VALVE
AIR CLEANER
DC RECEPTACLE
FUEL TANK
GEN 4000

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GEN 6500E
GENERATOR SWITCH
HOUR METER
GROUND
TERMINAL
AC RECEPTACLES
OIL CAP
TUBE HANDLE
COVER MOTOR TAIL
MUFFLER
WHEEL FRONT
FUEL VALVE
CHOKE LEVER
ROLLOVER VALVE
AIR CLEANER
BATTERY
VAPOR HOSE
DC RECEPTACLE
STARTER GRIP
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
FUEL TANK CAP
FUEL TANK
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER