OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY
INFORMATION
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9. Only a qualified electrical service per- |
son should service and repair generator. |
• Generator produces high voltage. |
Use extreme caution when working |
on electrical parts. |
• Always remove spark plug wire from |
spark plug before servicing. This will |
prevent accidental starting. |
• When working on generator, avoid hot |
muffler, exhaust manifold, and engine |
parts. Severe burns may occur. |
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge
Control
Panel
• Do not work on generator when tired. |
• Use only factory approved replace- |
ment parts. |
10. Store generator in a |
Make sure fuel tank is empty. Never |
store with fuel in tank. Vapors may |
reach an open flame or spark. Fire or |
explosion may result. |
11. Never operate generator |
• if engine speed changes greatly |
120Volt
Receptacle
120Volt
Receptacle (GFCI)
120Volt
Receptacle (Duplex)
Full Power
Selector
Switch
120 | VOLTS |
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RESET
TEST
FULL | POWER |
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120 |
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ONLY |
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| 240V | 120/240 |
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ENM |
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HOURS | 1/10 |
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| RESET |
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Provision for
• | if engine misfires often |
• | if powered items overheat |
• | if electrical output drops |
• | if it is sparking |
• | if it produces smoke or flames |
• | if it vibrates at high levels |
• | if it has a damaged receptacle |
12. Keep generator and nearby areas clean. | |
• Keep generator free of oil, mud, and | |
| other foreign matter. |
• | Remove anything that creates slip- |
| pery areas around generator. |
• | Remove oily rags and other items |
| that create fire hazards. |
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. | |
| Make sure it is rated ABC by the |
| NFPA. They are good for all uses. |
| Consult your local fire department. |
• | Keep fire extinguisher well main- |
| tained. Be familiar with its use. |
13. Know how to stop engine quickly. | |
Know how to use all controls. | |
14. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can | |
cause hearing loss. | |
• When working around generator, | |
| wear approved hearing protection. |
• Remember neighbors when using | |
| generator. |
Run Lamp
Hour Meter
120/240 Volt
Receptacle
Circuit
Breaker
Choke
Lever
Fuel
Valve
Lever
Starter Grip
Engine
Engine ON/
OFF SwitchOil Dipstick
Figure 1 - Portable Generator (Model RGH5500A Shown)
Roll Cage
Gas Tank
Ground
Lug
Alternator
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