Section 1 – General Information

Recreational Vehicle Generator

‹ 1.5.5 GENERATOR

The manufacturer does not recommend using any gasoline containing alcohol (such as “gaso- hol”). If using any gasoline containing alcohol, it must not contain more than 10 percent ethanol, and it must be removed from the generator dur- ing storage. Do NOT use any gasoline containing methanol. If using gasoline with alco- hol, inspect more frequently for fuel leaks and other abnormalities.

‹1.5.2 FUEL CONSUMPTION

 

Model

No Load

1/2 Load

Full Load

 

004700-0

0.24

0.35

0.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel consumption is in gal/hr.

Rated Maximum Continuous

 

AC Output (Gasoline)

3,600 Watts (3.6 kW)

Rated Voltage

120 Volts AC

Rated Maximum Continuous

 

AC Current (Gasoline)

30 Amperes

Phase

Single

Rotor RPM

3,600

Number of Rotor Poles

2

Engine RPM

3,600

Rated AC Frequency

60 Hz

Battery Charge Voltage

14 Volts DC

Battery Charge Current

2 Amperes (max)

Gasoline weight

170 Pounds

Length

749.8 mm (29.52 in.)

Width

483.1 mm (19.02 in.)

Height

342.2 mm (13.47 in.)

‹1.5.3 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Classification SF, SG or SH. The recommended oil weights include the following:

During summer months: SAE 30. An acceptable substitute is SAE 10W-30.

During winter months: SAE 5W-30. DO NOT USE SAE 10-W40.

Crankcase and oil filter capacity is approximately 800 mL or .84 U.S. quarts. Do NOT use special addi- tives. See Sections 3.1 and 3.2 for oil level check and fill procedures.

‹1.5.6 EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD

For non-handheld engines the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C=125 hours, B=250 hours, and A=500 hours.

For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C=250 hours, B=500 hours, and A=1000 hours.

‹1.5.4 ENGINE

Type of Engine

GN-220, Single-cylinder

Cooling Method

Air-cooled

Rated Horsepower

7.8 @ 4,200 rpm

Displacement

220cc

Cylinder Block

Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve

Type of Governor

Mechanical, Fixed Speed

Air Cleaner

Paper Element w/Foam Precleaner

Starter

12-volt DC Electric

Ignition System

Solid-state w/Flywheel Magneto

Recommended Spark Plug

 

Champion

RC14YC

AC

R45S

Fram Autolite

65

Spark Plug Gap

0.030 inch (76 mm)

Recommended Minimum Battery

400 Cold-cranking

 

 

Amperes

6

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004700-00 specifications

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