Guardian Technologies 004582-2 owner manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System

Safety Rules			1
Section 1 – General Information			4
1.1	Unpacking		4
	1.1.1	Accessory Box	4
1.2	Assembly		4
	1.2.1	Assembling the Wheel Kit	4
	1.2.2	Assembling the Handle	4
	1.2.3	Battery Connection	5

Section 2 – Operation			6
2.1	Know The Generator		6
2.2	Cord Sets and Connector Plugs		7
	2.2.1	120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle	7
	2.2.2	120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Receptacle	7
	2.2.3	120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle	7
	2.2.4	120/240 VAC, 30 Amp, Receptacle	8
	2.2.5	12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle	8
	2.2.6	120/240 VAC, 50 Amp, Receptacle	8
2.3	How To Use The Generator		8
	2.3.1	Grounding The Generator	8
	2.3.2	Connecting Electric Loads	9
2.4	Don’t Overload The Generator		9
2.5	Wattage Reference Guide		9
2.6	Before Starting The Generator		10
	2.6.1	Adding Engine Oil	10
	2.6.2	Adding Gasoline	10
2.7	To Start The Engine		11
2.8	Stopping The Engine		11
2.9	Automatic Idle Control		12
2.10	Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer		12
2.11	Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System		12
	2.11.1	Initial Start-up	12
	2.11.2	Sensing Low Oil Pressure	12
	2.11.3	Restarting	12
2.12	Charging a Battery		12

Section 3 – Maintenance			13
3.1	Maintenance Schedule		13
3.2	Product Specifications		13
	3.2.1	Generator Specifications	13
	3.2.2	Engine Specifications	13
3.3	General Recommendations		14
	3.3.1	Generator Maintenance	14
	3.3.2	To Clean The Generator	14
	3.3.3	Engine Maintenance	14
	3.3.4	Checking Oil Level	14
	3.3.5 Changing The Oil & Oil Filter		14
	3.3.6	Replacing The Spark Plug	15
3.4	Service Air Cleaner		15
3.5	Clean Spark Arrestor Screen		15
3.6	Adjusting Valve Clearance		16
3.7	General	..............................................................................	16
3.8	Long Term Storage		17
3.9	Other Storage Tips		17

Section 4	– Troubleshooting	18
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide		18
Section 5	– Electrical Data	19
Section 6	– Exploded Views and Parts Lists	22
Section 7	– Warranty	32