Subaru SGX3500 Building instructions

SGX3500
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AIR INDEX
Descriptive Term Applicable to Emissions Durability Period
Moderate - 50 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)
125 hours (engine greater than 80 cc)
Intermediate - 125 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)
250 hours (engine greater than 80 cc)
Extended - 300 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)
500 hours (engine greater than 80 cc)
1000 hours (225 cc and greater)
WARNING :
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To show compliance with California emission regulations, a hangtag has been provided
displaying the Air Index level and durability period of this engine.
The Air Index level defines how clean an engine’s exhaust is over a period of time. A bar
graph scaled from “0” (most clean) to “10” (least clean) is used to show an engine’s Air Index
level. A lower Air Index level represents cleaner exhaust from an engine.
The period of time (in hours) that the Air Index level is measured is known as the durability
period. Depending on the size of the engine, a selection of time periods can be used to
measure the Air Index level (see below).
Notice : This hangtag must remain on this engine or piece of equipment, and only be
removed by the ultimate purchaser before operation.
Notice : FEDERAL EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY and CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY are applicable to only those engines/ generators complied with EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) emission regulations in the U.S.A.
Notice : To the engines/generators exported to and used in the countries other than the U.S.A., warranty service
shall be performed by the distributor in each country in
accordance with the standard SUBARU engine/generator
warranty policy as applicable.
(California Proposition 65)
(California only)
Notice : There is permanent conductor between the generator (Stator Winding) and the frame.
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FRANÇAISEESPAÑOL
SUBARU Industrial Power Products
905 Telser Road • Lake Zurich, IL 60047 • USA •Toll Free: 800-277-6246 • 847-540-7300
www.subarupower.com
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please take a moment to register your product to ensure easy warranty qualification and product updates.
Please register online at: www.SubaruPower.com/register
You will need the following two pieces of information to complete your product registration.
FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing a SUBARU GENERATOR.
This manual covers operation and maintenance of the SUBARU GENERATORS.All information in this
publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of printing.
Keep this owner’s manual at hand, so you can refer to it when needed.
Due to constant efforts to improve our products, certain procedures and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
When ordering spare parts, always give us the MODEL, PRODUCTION NUMBER and SERIAL NUMBER
of your generator.
Please fill in the blanks below after checking the production number on your engine. Below is a sample of
what the specification label looks like.
(Location of label is different depending on the engines specification.)
PROD No. SER No.
PROD No. / SER No. ( Label )
R G H
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Limited Engine Warranty
(Effective with engines purchased from SUBARU Industrial Power Products, Lake Zurich, IL, after April 1, 2008)
RobinAmerica, Inc. doing business as SUBARU Industrial Power Products, a division of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (herein
“SIP”), warrants that each new engine sold by it will be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material
and workmanship for a period listed below from the date of sale to the original retail purchaser. SIP’s obligation under
this Limited warranty shall be limited to the repair and replacement, at SIP’s option, of any part or parts which upon
examination is/are found, in SIP’s judgment, to have been defective in material or workmanship. It shall be a condition
of SIP’s obligation under this Limited Warranty that SIP, directly or through one of its Distributors or Service Centers
authorized to service the particular engine involved, receive prompt notice of any warranty claim and that the engine or the
part or parts claimed to be defective be promptly delivered, transportation prepaid, to such distributor or service Center for
inspection and repair. All repairs qualifying under this Limited Warranty must be performed by SIP or one of its authorized
Distributors or Service Centers.
WARRANTY PERIODS:
SUBARU Four-Cycle, EX Series Gasoline Engines Limited 5 year Warranty
To Qualify for this Warranty:
SUBARU Engines must be purchased from a SUBARU Industrial Power Products dealer or distributor authorized to sell
that product in North America.
The repair or replacement of any part or parts under this Limited Warranty shall not extend the term of the engine warranty
beyond the original term as set forth above.
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The customer is responsible for all transportation charges in connection with any warranty work.
SIP reserves the right to modify, alter or improve any engines or parts without incurring any obligation to modify or replace,
any engine or parts previously sold without such modification, alternation or improvement.
No person is authorized to give any other warranty or to assume any additional obligation on SIP’s behalf unless made in
written and signed by an officer of SIP.
THIS WARRANTY, AND SIP’s OBLIGATION HERE UNDER, ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR
OBLIGATIONS OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE
DESCRIPTION
ONTHEFACE HERE-OF. SIPSHALLINNO EVENTBELIABLEFORANYCONSEQUENTIALOR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES.
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Limited Generator Warranty
(Effective with generators purchased from SUBARU Industrial Power Products, Inc., Lake Zurich, IL, afterApril 1, 2008)
RobinAmerica, Inc. doing business as SUBARU Industrial Power Products, a division of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (herein
“SIP”), warrants that each new generator sold by it will be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material
and workmanship for a period listed below from the date of sale to the original retail purchaser. SIP’s obligation under
this Limited warranty shall be limited to the repair and replacement, at SIP’s option, of any part or parts which upon
examination is/are found, in SIP’s judgment, to have been defective in material or workmanship. It shall be a condition
of SIP’s obligation under this Limited Warranty that SIP, directly or through one of its Distributors or Service Centers
authorized to service the particular engine involved, receive prompt notice of any warranty claim and that the engine or the
part or parts claimed to be defective be promptly delivered, transportation prepaid, to such distributor or service Center for
inspection and repair. All repairs qualifying under this Limited Warranty must be performed by SIP or one of its authorized
Distributors or Service Centers.
WARRANTY PERIODS:
SUBARU Four-Cycle, Air-Cooled, Gasoline Generator Limited 3 year Warranty
To Qualify for this Warranty:
SUBARU Generators must be purchased from a SUBARU Industrial Power Products dealer or distributor authorized to sell
that product in North America.
The repair or replacement of any part or parts under this Limited Warranty shall not extend the term of the engine warranty
beyond the original term as set forth above.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: This Limited Warranty shall not apply to: ,knatleufehtnileufdetanimatnocrodloybdesuacegamadgnidulcniegarotsdegnolorpfoesuacebderiuqersriapeR.1 fuel lines or carburetor, sticky valves or corrosion and rust of engine parts. ,leehwyflgnissimrodegamadrodeggolcrodedaolrevoybdesuacnetfotsoM(.gnitaehrevooteudderiuqerriapeR.2 fan, inlet air passages, cooling fins or air shrouds.) ,sgnirnotsip,notsipnrownignitlusernetfotsom(ecnanetniamrenaelcriareporpmiybdesuacraewdetalertirgrotriD.3 .)stnenopmoclanretnirehtororoterubrac,sediugevlav,sevlav,srednilyc .liofoedargreporpmiroytrid,levelliowolybdesuacstrapderocsronekorB.4 tnemecalperlamron,tnemtsujdaevlav,otdetimiltontub,gnidulcniecivresecnanetniamlamrondnaspu-enutenignE.5 of service items, fuel and lubricating oil, etc. eloss’PISnihcihwrennamanienoynaybderetlaro,deriaper,dellatsnineeb
sahtahtrotareneg/enigneynA.6 judgement adversely affects its performance or reliability. devorpparoderutcafunamtonstnenopmocrostraphtiwderiaperrohtiwdettfineebsahhcihwrotareneg/enigneynA.7 by SIP which in SIP’s sole judgment adversely affects its performance or reliability. ,noitanimatnocleuf,raewlamron,noisillocro/dnatnediccaybdegamadrodetceffastrapotdnetxetonseodytnarraW.8 use in an application for which the product was not designed or any other misuse, neglect, incorporated or use of
unsuitable electrical attachments or parts.
9. Instances where normal use has exhausted the life of a component. ni/nodetarepoebottnempiuqegnirewoprofdeyolpmesirota
renegehts’PISfolavorpparoirpynatuohtiw,esacnI.01 water and is located where it gets exposed to water.
The customer is responsible for all transportation charges in connection with any warranty work.
SIP reserves the right to modify, alter or improve any engines or parts without incurring any obligation to modify or replace,
any engine/generator or parts previously sold without such modification, alternation or improvement.
No person is authorized to give any other warranty or to assume any additional obligation on SIP’s behalf unless made in
written and signed by an officer of SIP.
For optimum performance and safety, please read the owner’s manual before operating your SUBARU generator.
Connection to house power requires a transfer device to avoid possible injury to power company personnel. Please
consult a qualified electrician.
THIS WARRANTY, AND SIP’s OBLIGATION HERE UNDER, ARE IN LIEU OFANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR OBLIGATIONS
OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE
HERE-OF. SIP SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FORANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
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WORLD WIDE SUPPORT
SUBARU Engines are supported through a network of dozens of wholesale distributors and
thousands of service dealers worldwide. Please use the following contacts to find support
nearest you.
Global Distributor Locator: www.subaru-robin.jp/index_e.html
North America:
SUBARU Industrial Power Products, Inc.
905 Telser Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 U.S.A.
Tel.: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.subarupower.com
Service Dealer Locator: www.subarupower.com
Asia:
Fuji Heavy Industries LTD. (Parent Company of SUBARU)
4-410, Asahi, Kitamoto-shi
Saitama 364-8511, Japan
Tel.: [phone] • 81-48-593-7965
Web: www.subarupower-global.com/
Europe:
Robin Europe GmbH
Willicher Damm 135-137
D-41066 Mönchengladbach
Tel.: +49 - (0)2161 - 63620 - 0 • Fax: +49 - (0)2161 - 63620-50
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.robin-europe.de/html/eindex.htm
Australia:
Crommelins Machinery
139 Welshpool Rd
Welshpool 6106
Tel.: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.crommelins.com.au
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CONTENTS
SYMBOLS
Fire, open flame and
smoking prohibited.
On
Engine oil
Add oil
Plus ;
positive polarity
Off Battery
Engine start
(Electric Start)
Read Owner’s Manual
Exhaust gas is poisonous. Do not
operate in an unventilated room or
enclosed area.
Stay clear of the hot surface.
Stop the engine before refueling.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................4
COMPONENTS........................................................................................................5
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES....................................................................................6
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..................................................................................10
OPERATING PROCEDURES................................................................................13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.................................................................................20
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE...........................................................................23
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................24
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................25
USA and CANADA only
Read INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE before use. The engine emits toxic gas
can kill you in minutes.
Do not run in an enclosed area.
Hot surface can burn you.
Stay away if engine has
beenrunning.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode.
• Stop the engine before refueling.
• Check for leakage from hoses and fittings.
• Shut off fuel valve when the engine is not in use.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
DANGER
Indicates a possibility of death or serious injury if instructions are not followed.
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury, loss of life and equipment damage if
instructions are not followed.
[ CAUTION ]
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed.
NOTE:
Gives helpful information.
If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about the generator, consult an
authorized dealer or service shop.
• The generator is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according
to instructions.
• Do not operate the generator before you have read and understood the instructions.
Failure to do so could result in death, personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please make sure you review each precaution carefully.
DANGER
Do not operate the generator indoors, in a garage, carport, basement or other
confined space. Opening a garage door does not provide sufficient ventilation to
prevent injury or death.
Always operate it in a well-ventilated area, otherwise the engine may become
overheated, and the poisonous carbon monoxide gas, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas, contained in the exhaust gas will endanger human lives.
Operate generator only outdoors and far from open window, doors, ventilation
intakes and other openings.
Keep the generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away, including overhead, from any
structure of building use.
WARNING
Do not operate the generator near gasoline or gaseous fuel because of the potential danger of
explosion or fire.
Do not fill the fuel tank with fuel while the engine is running. Do not smoke or use open flame near
the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill fuel
during refueling. If fuel is spilled, wipe it off and let dry before starting the engine.
WARNING
Do not place flammables near the generator.
Be careful not to place fuel, matches, gunpowder, oily cloths, straw, trash, or any other
flammables near the generator.
WARNING
Do not enclose the generator nor cover it with a box.
The generator has a built-in forced air cooling system, and may become overheated if it is
enclosed. If generator has been covered to protect it from the weather during non use, be sure to remove it and keep it
well away from the area during generator use.
WARNING
Operate the generator on a level surface.
It is not necessary to prepare a special foundation for the generator. However, the generator will vibrate on an irregular
surface, so choose a level place without surface irregularities.
If the generator is tilted or moved during operation, fuel may spill and/or the generator may tip over, causing a hazardous
situation.
Proper lubrication cannot be expected if the generator is operated on a steep incline or slope. In such a case, piston
seizure may occur even if the oil is above the upper level.
WARNING
Pay attention to the wiring or extension cords from the generator to the connected device. If the wire is under the
generator or in contact with a vibrating part, it may break and possibly cause a fire, generator
burnout or electric shock hazard. Replace damaged or worn cords immediately.
WARNING
Do not operate in rain, wet or damp conditions, or with wet hands. The operator may suffer
severe electric shock if the generator is wet due to rain or snow.
WARNING
If wet, wipe and dry it well before starting, Do not pour water directly over the generator, nor wash it with water.
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