Poulan 420077 owner manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this generator. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the generator better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

Volts

Voltage

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Amperes

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

Watt

Power

 

 

 

 

min

Minutes

Time

~

 

 

 

 

 

Alternating Current

Type of current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct Current

Type of current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read The Operator's Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operator's manual before using this product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and a full face shield when operating this product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrocution

Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

especially if the generator is equipped with a wheel kit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generator produces powerful voltage. Failure to isolate generator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical Shock

from power utility can result in death or injury to electrical utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical Shock

Unintentional sparking can result in electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toxic Fumes

colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nausea, fainting, or death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable. Fire can cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

severe burns or death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explosion

Fuel and its vapors are extremely explosive. Explosions can

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cause severe burns or death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot Surface

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground

Consult with local electrician to determine grounding requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

before operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model PPG Introduction Table of ContentsGenerator produces powerful voltage Safety RulesUnintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceHOT Specifications FeaturesKnow Your Generator Engine SwitchGrounding Terminal ReceptaclesUnassembled Parts AssemblyPacking List Installing Handle AssemblyInstructions Installing Foot Assembly Installing Wheel AssemblyGrounding the Generator OperationBefore Operating the Unit ApplicationsCHECKING/ADDING OIL CHECKING/ADDING FuelStopping the Engine Starting the EngineCapacity Power ManagementElectrical General Maintenance MaintenanceCLEANING/REPLACING AIR Filters Changing Engine OILMaintenance Schedule Cleaning Fuel Sediment CUPSpark Plug Maintenance Storage Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingPage KEY Part Description Portable Electric GENERATOR- -MODEL NO. PPG6000 DecalsKEY Part Description KEY Part Description KEY Part Description KEY Part Description EPA Emissions Control Warranty Statement Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts List WarrantyLimited Warranty Service Notes Service Notes HOW to Order Repair Parts Service Model NO. and Serial no