Porter-Cable A02871-043-0 instruction manual Quick Facts

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QUICK FACTS

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ENGINE

GAS

ENGINE OIL

WATTAGE

WIRING

BATTERY

VOLT REG.

ENGINE

STORAGE

OPERATION

Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add gasoline during or immediately after use.

Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations. 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.

Make wattage calculations before use. Refer to general operator's manual for further instructions.

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.

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-set settings and damage anything connected to the generator.

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.

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.

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 gen head to stabilize.

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

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Contents Generator Consumer General and Service Information Consumer Safety InformationSafety Guidelines / Definitions Important Safety InstructionsWhen installing a Double Risk of Electrocution and FireWhen damaged Risk of Electrocution and FireOperation Generator in rainRisk of Fire Unit Indoors or in ANYConfined Area Risk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Risk of Unsafe OperationRisk of HOT Surfaces Specifications Risk of Moving PartsRisk from Lifting Assembly UnpackingAssemble Portablility KIT Valve stem Other Loose Parts Double Throw Transfer Switch Grounding the GeneratorObtaining Electricity from the Generator Extension CordsOperation To Start the Engine Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping EngineMaintenance Engine MaintenanceGenerator Maintenance Customer Responsibilities TableStorage Engine PreparationGenerator Wattage Calculations Determining Wattage RequirementsApplication Guide Starting Wattage RequirementsHousehold Wattage Calculator Appliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage TotalTroubleshooting Guide StartLimited Warranty Responsibility of Original Purchaser initial UserENG A02871 Quick Facts