Campbell Hausfeld GN5060, GN6575 STARTING, SHUT-OFF, GROUNDING, (SEE FIGURE 1), ENGINE BREAK-IN, FUELING AND REFUELING, Pre-Operation(Continued), TABLE 1 - ESTIMATED POWER USAGE (WATTS)

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Pre-Operation (Continued)	1-3/8 inch [3.5 cm or 35 mm]
GROUNDING
1. Use the ground terminal and
wing nut on the generator frame
to connect the unit to a suitable
ground source. Securely fasten
the end terminal of the ground
wire to the ground terminal on
the generators frame. Tighten the		Gasoline Fill Level
washer and wing nut on top of the
ground wire end terminal.

Figure 1

2.The ground wire should be made

of #8 gauge wire. Do not use wire			FUELING AND REFUELING				6.	After each start up, allow the
with a higher gauge number.			(SEE FIGURE 1)					engine to run for 2-3 minutes with
Higher gauge numbers indicate			1.	Shut-off engine and wait 2 minutes				no load.
thinner wire, which may not					before filling fuel tank.					Engine speed is
provide an adequate ground path.			2.		Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank					preset to provide
3. The other end of the ground wire							proper output voltage. Never attempt
					to bottom of metal filler neck;
							to modify or adjust engine speed or
must be securely fastened to an					about 1-3/8 inch [3.5 cm or 35 mm]
							output voltage.
approved ground source.					from top of filler neck opening.
The following are ground sources			3.	Do not overfill fuel tank. Overfilling			ENGINE BREAK-IN
approved by the National Electric					may damage roll-over valve and		After initial start-up, the engine
Code. Other ground sources may be					carbon canister.		should be broken in according to the
acceptable. Refer to the National			4.		Reinstall fuel cap; make sure to		manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the
Electric Code and local regulations for							engine manual for the proper break-in
					rotate cap clockwise unit it stops.
further ground source information. If							procedure.
not sure of regulations or procedures,			STARTING				SHUT-OFF
obtain assistance from a qualified
			1.		Remove all electrical loads from the
(licensed or certified) electrical							1.	Shut off and remove all electrical
					generators.
technician.								load devices from the generator.
			2.		Rotate fuel petcock valve lever,
a. An underground water pipe at							2.	Allow the engine to run for 2-3
					located on underside of fuel tank,
least ten feet in length								minutes with no electrical loads.
					to the vertical position to open
b. A non-corrosive underground							3.	Flip the engine toggle switch (on
					valve.
pipe at least eight feet in length
			3.	Flip engine toggle switch (on				control panel) to the OFF position.
and 3/4 inch diameter
							4.	Verify that the generator has
c. A steel or iron underground rod					control panel) to the ON position.
at least eight feet in length and			4.	The engine is equipped with an				completely stopped.
							5.	Rotate fuel petcock valve lever,
5/8 inch diameter					automatic choke. However, the
d. A non-ferrous rod at least					choke mechanism has a manual			located on underside of fuel tank,
eight feet in length, 1/2 inch					override feature for extreme cold			to the horizontal position to close
in diameter, and approved for					weather starting. For extreme cold			valve.
grounding purposes					weather starting, pull choke wire;		6.	Allow the unit to cool before
Any rod or pipe used for grounding					after engine warms, push choke in			installing any covers.
must be driven to eight feet deep or					to it's normal operating position.
buried in the deepest possible trench.			5.	Pull the starter rope with a brisk,
					smooth motion.
		TABLE 1 - ESTIMATED POWER USAGE (WATTS)
LOAD DEVICE	WATTS	LOAD DEVICE			WATTS	LOAD DEVICE	WATTS		LOAD DEVICE		WATTS
Air conditioner	2000-3000	Electric drill			500-1000	Radio	50-200		Toaster		900-1700
		(large)
Automatic	150-1500	Fan			40-200	Refrigerator	190-2000		Vacuum cleaner		200-300
washer
Brooder	100+	Freezer			300-500	Skillet	1200		Water pump		1000-3000
Clothes dryer	5000-10,000	Hot plate			330-1100	Space heater	600-4800		Water heater		1000-5000
Coffee maker	400-700	Iron			500-1500	Sump pump	400-3000		Small hand saw		1000-2000
Electric drill	225-1000	Light bulb			AS RATED	Television	200-500		Large hand saw		1500-2500
(small)

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