Powermate PM0496504.18 manual Idle Control Operation, Idle Control Trouble Shooting

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Use cables approved for battery charging. Connect a red clip to the positive terminal of the battery. Connect a black clip to the negative terminal of the battery. Connect the other end of the clip wire to the corresponding black(-) and red (+)binding posts on the generator panel. After the battery is fully charged, remove the battery charging cable from the generator and then disconnect from the battery posts.

WARNING: Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid that can be very dangerous and cause severe burns. Do not allow this fluid to contact eyes, skin, clothing, etc. If contact or spillage does occur, flush the area with water immediately.

WARNING: Do not continue to charge a battery that becomes hot or is fully charged.

DC CIRCUIT BREAKER: The maximum current available from the battery charger circuit is 15 amps. An automatic DC circuit breaker has been provided to protect the circuit from overloads and assure that the battery gets recharged. If an overload occurs, the circuit breaker will trip. After it cools, it will automatically reset itself. The battery's maximum rate of charge will eventually reduce to less than 15 amps and then to zero as the battery approaches a 100 percent state of charge.

IDLE CONTROL OPERATION

The Idle Control circuit is designed to extend engine life and improve fuel usage by slowing the engine down to approximately 2000 RPM in a “No Load” condition. The noise is also greatly reduced during this condition.

When power is required from the generator an electronic control module automatically senses current flow in the electrical outlet and allows the engine to return to full speed or standard operating condition. Likewise, when the load is removed, the generator will automatically return to the idle condition after a 4-5 second delay.

A convenient switch is mounted in the control panel for easy access and will disable the Idle Control circuitry when in the off position.

IDLE CONTROL TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit will not idle

Control panel switch not on

Turn to idle on position

 

Load plugged into receptacle

Unplug load

 

Poor connection or faulty cord

Check & repair

 

Bad I.C. module; Bad electro-magnet

Replace

 

or solenoids; Bad stator

 

 

 

Consult dealer

Unit idles even with load plugged in

Load not heavy enough

Turn idle switch to off position

 

 

Increase load

 

Bad I.C. module

Replace

 

 

Consult dealer

Unit tries to idle but won’t stay latched

Electro-magnet or solenoid position

Reset magnet or solenoid position for

 

incorrect

2000 RPM idle speed

 

 

Consult dealer

 

Flapper bracket loose or bent

Tighten or straighten

 

 

Replace flapper. Readjust to 2000 RPM

 

Engine not running smoothly

Adjust carburetor

 

 

Consult dealer

 

 

 

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