Porter-Cable CH250 instruction manual Generator Quick Facts

Generator Quick Facts

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ENGINE	Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add gasoline
GAS	during or immediately after use.
ENGINE	Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations.
OIL	Most generators are equipped with a low-oil shutdown. If the oil is low or if the
	Generator is not level, the engine will not start.
WATTAGE	Make wattage calculations before use. Refer to general operator's manual for further
	instructions.
WIRING	Contact an electrician for any wiring instructions. If wiring into a house, a double-throw
	transfer switch and a heavy duty cord set must be used.
	Use a standard (12V) lawn and garden battery with a minimum of 45 A.H. or 210 CCA.
BATTERY	The voltage and frequency are regulated by the rpm’s of the engine. Do not adjust the
	throttle or governor to achieve higher performance. This will only alter the factory Pre-
VOLT
	set settings and damage anything connected to the generator.
REG.
	Be sure a volt/amp surge protector is used when sensitive electronic equipment is
	used, such as: televisions, computers, stereos, and etc… The damage of such
	equipment without the use of a protector WILL NOT be covered under warranty.
ENGINE	Do not adjust or attempt maintenance without consulting engine manual or an
	authorized engine service center.

Add stabilizer to fuel tank and run engine for 5 minutes before storage.

STORAGE	When in long term storage, operate the generator every 60 days for at least 10 minutes
	with a load on it. This will prevent the loss of residual magnetism that produces the
	electricity.
	Allow the generator to run 5 minutes at no load for the engine and the genhead to
	stabilize.
OPERATION	Make sure the adequate size of extension cord is used. Refer to the Grounding
	Instructions/Extension Cord section of the owners manual.
	If the generator is operating equipment that is drawing half of the rated watts it is
	considered 50% load. Using all of the rated watts is considered 100% load.
	ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT
	Porter-Cable Corporation
	4825 Highway 45 North
	P.O. Box 2468
	Jackson, TN 38302-2468
	1-888-559-8550

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