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Please make certain the person who uses this generator thoroughly reads these instructions and all other instructions provided to ensure proper safety, use, and care of your new portable electric generator. 420344 Rev. 1 05.05.08 CL Printed in U.S.A. Portable Electric Generator Owner's Manual MODEL: PPG 6000 IMPORTANT -
Please make certain the person who uses this generator thoroughly reads these instructions and all other instructions provided to ensure proper safety, use, and care of your new portable electric generator. 420344 Rev. 1 05.05.08 CL Printed in U.S.A. Portable Electric Generator Owner's Manual MODEL: PPG 6000 IMPORTANT -
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... for fuel expansion. • Keep fuel away from power utility can ignite fuel vapors. Use approved transfer equipment to operate or service generator. WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT: • Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve in bodily injury and/or ...property damage. 3 S. Failure to backfeed of a recreational vehicle (RV). Coast Guard approved generator could result in the OFF position. • Disconnect spark plug wire. Coast Guard Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not be properly grounded...
... for fuel expansion. • Keep fuel away from power utility can ignite fuel vapors. Use approved transfer equipment to operate or service generator. WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT: • Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve in bodily injury and/or ...property damage. 3 S. Failure to backfeed of a recreational vehicle (RV). Coast Guard approved generator could result in the OFF position. • Disconnect spark plug wire. Coast Guard Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not be properly grounded...
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...flames; -unit vibrates excessively. 4 WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR • Disconnect the spark plug wire from generator before touching. CAUTION Improper treatment of generator can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it cannot contact spark plug. CAUTION Excessively... disconnect from the spark plug and place the wire where it . • See "Don't Overload Generator" on level surfaces. • DO NOT expose generator to generator. WARNING Running engines produce heat.Temperature of injury and damage to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or ...
...flames; -unit vibrates excessively. 4 WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR • Disconnect the spark plug wire from generator before touching. CAUTION Improper treatment of generator can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it cannot contact spark plug. CAUTION Excessively... disconnect from the spark plug and place the wire where it . • See "Don't Overload Generator" on level surfaces. • DO NOT expose generator to generator. WARNING Running engines produce heat.Temperature of injury and damage to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or ...
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... per second) Power Time Type of current Type of the following symbols may be used on this generator. Generator produces powerful voltage. Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless colorless, poison gas. Electrocution Electrical Shock Electrical Shock Toxic Fumes ...Fire Explosion Hot Surface Ground Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution especially if the generator is equipped with local electrician to determine grounding requirements before using this product. Fuel and its...
... per second) Power Time Type of current Type of the following symbols may be used on this generator. Generator produces powerful voltage. Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless colorless, poison gas. Electrocution Electrical Shock Electrical Shock Toxic Fumes ...Fire Explosion Hot Surface Ground Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution especially if the generator is equipped with local electrician to determine grounding requirements before using this product. Fuel and its...
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...center for replacement. HOT MUFFLER WARNING Do not touch the muffler or aluminum cylinder of Fire. The oil level should always register on the generator. Do not expose to avoid the heat from the unit can cause unconsciousness or DEATH. Fumes from the muffler igniting fuel vapors. $!.'%2 You... materials in the direct path of the labels before each operation. Do not operate with gasoline. Always check the oil level before starting the generator. Full level is a potential source of the labels come off the unit or become hard to moisture, rain, or snow. Don't put...
...center for replacement. HOT MUFFLER WARNING Do not touch the muffler or aluminum cylinder of Fire. The oil level should always register on the generator. Do not expose to avoid the heat from the unit can cause unconsciousness or DEATH. Fumes from the muffler igniting fuel vapors. $!.'%2 You... materials in the direct path of the labels before each operation. Do not operate with gasoline. Always check the oil level before starting the generator. Full level is a potential source of the labels come off the unit or become hard to moisture, rain, or snow. Don't put...
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Cooling System Forced Air Cooling Ignition System Transistor Magnet Ignition Spark Plug NGK or BP6ES Spark Plug Gap 0.28 - .031 in . Compression Ratio 8.0:1 GENERATOR Rated Voltage 120V/240V 120V/240V Receptacle Plug Type L14-30 Rated Frequency 60 Hz Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current........50/22.7 A Maximum Rated Watts 6,...
Cooling System Forced Air Cooling Ignition System Transistor Magnet Ignition Spark Plug NGK or BP6ES Spark Plug Gap 0.28 - .031 in . Compression Ratio 8.0:1 GENERATOR Rated Voltage 120V/240V 120V/240V Receptacle Plug Type L14-30 Rated Frequency 60 Hz Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current........50/22.7 A Maximum Rated Watts 6,...
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The receptacles can be used for operating appropriate appliances, electrical lighting, tools, and motor loads. It is also used in the generator. OIL DRAINAGE BOLT When changing the engine oil, the oil drainage bolt is used to determine the amount of 6.6 gallons. 9 Consult with all ... electrical shock. FUEL TANK The fuel tank has a capacity of fuel remaining in combination with the engine switch) to turn the generator off . RECEPTACLES Your generator has the following single phase, 60 Hz outlets: four 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, and one 120 Volt/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp. ENGINE...
The receptacles can be used for operating appropriate appliances, electrical lighting, tools, and motor loads. It is also used in the generator. OIL DRAINAGE BOLT When changing the engine oil, the oil drainage bolt is used to determine the amount of 6.6 gallons. 9 Consult with all ... electrical shock. FUEL TANK The fuel tank has a capacity of fuel remaining in combination with the engine switch) to turn the generator off . RECEPTACLES Your generator has the following single phase, 60 Hz outlets: four 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, and one 120 Volt/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp. ENGINE...
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ASSEMBLY The following tools are required for assembly: 10 mm BOX-END WRENCH 12 mm OPEN-END WRENCH Fig. 2 UNASSEMBLED PARTS The following assembly hardware items are included with the generator. (See Figure 3.) Wheel Assembly 1 Handle Assembly 1 Foot Assembly 1 13 6 ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY Fig. 3 10
ASSEMBLY The following tools are required for assembly: 10 mm BOX-END WRENCH 12 mm OPEN-END WRENCH Fig. 2 UNASSEMBLED PARTS The following assembly hardware items are included with the generator. (See Figure 3.) Wheel Assembly 1 Handle Assembly 1 Foot Assembly 1 13 6 ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY Fig. 3 10
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.... WARNING: Do not attempt to the first bolt installed. If it exits on end of bolt, making sure the cupped side of generator frame. Any such alteration or modification is heavy. Push bolt through so that all items listed in the unassembled parts list are included....breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the generator. ■ If any parts are replaced. Use proper lifting techniques to comply could result in possible serious personal injury. Fig. 4 11 ...
.... WARNING: Do not attempt to the first bolt installed. If it exits on end of bolt, making sure the cupped side of generator frame. Any such alteration or modification is heavy. Push bolt through so that all items listed in the unassembled parts list are included....breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the generator. ■ If any parts are replaced. Use proper lifting techniques to comply could result in possible serious personal injury. Fig. 4 11 ...
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...grounding also helps dissipate static electricity, which often builds up in connected electrical devices, especially when the unit is provided on the generator end (Figure 7). For that the frame and external electrically conductive parts of the unit. Grounding Fastener Fig. 7 Generally, connecting ...wire to the grounding fastener and to keep the grounding wire attached after connecting the stranded copper wire. OPERATION GROUNDING THE GENERATOR The National Electrical Code requires that purpose, a GROUNDING FASTENER is equipped with a local electrician for grounding requirements in your ...
...grounding also helps dissipate static electricity, which often builds up in connected electrical devices, especially when the unit is provided on the generator end (Figure 7). For that the frame and external electrically conductive parts of the unit. Grounding Fastener Fig. 7 Generally, connecting ...wire to the grounding fastener and to keep the grounding wire attached after connecting the stranded copper wire. OPERATION GROUNDING THE GENERATOR The National Electrical Code requires that purpose, a GROUNDING FASTENER is equipped with a local electrician for grounding requirements in your ...
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...do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of the fuel neck. OPERATION DANGER: Failure to properly ground generator can result in serious personal injury. Call an electrician for local grounding requirements WARNING: Do not use an oil/gas mixture. OIL... DIPSTICK OIL FILL HOLE APPLICATIONS This generator is designed to an approved earth ground. Always use unleaded gasoline with a wheel kit. Oil level should not be properly grounded ...
...do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of the fuel neck. OPERATION DANGER: Failure to properly ground generator can result in serious personal injury. Call an electrician for local grounding requirements WARNING: Do not use an oil/gas mixture. OIL... DIPSTICK OIL FILL HOLE APPLICATIONS This generator is designed to an approved earth ground. Always use unleaded gasoline with a wheel kit. Oil level should not be properly grounded ...
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...fuel valve to the ON position. ■ Move the choke lever to the ON (closed) position. Gasoline containing ethanol may use of the generator. You may be posted on the pump. If you feel a resistance, then pull it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the ...fuel system. Fig. 11 MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO "ON" POSITION TO CLOSE NOTE: If location of generator is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirements. STOPPING THE ENGINE See Figures 10 - 12. NOTE: When starting a warm engine, leave ...
...fuel valve to the ON position. ■ Move the choke lever to the ON (closed) position. Gasoline containing ethanol may use of the generator. You may be posted on the pump. If you feel a resistance, then pull it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the ...fuel system. Fig. 11 MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO "ON" POSITION TO CLOSE NOTE: If location of generator is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirements. STOPPING THE ENGINE See Figures 10 - 12. NOTE: When starting a warm engine, leave ...
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... 1800 Highest Surge Watts Coffee Maker 1500 − Electric Stove - Surge wattage is to the total rated watts from step 2. Exceeding generator's wattage/amperage capacity can be nothing connected to start at the same time. 2. Tool or Appliance Rated* (Running) Watts Essentials Light ...should be estimated by adding only the item(s) with the highest additional surge watts to sequentially add loads as described earlier in generator capacity as a circular saw or refrigerator. Check tool or appliance for each additional load. Because not all motors start electric ...
... 1800 Highest Surge Watts Coffee Maker 1500 − Electric Stove - Surge wattage is to the total rated watts from step 2. Exceeding generator's wattage/amperage capacity can be nothing connected to start at the same time. 2. Tool or Appliance Rated* (Running) Watts Essentials Light ...should be estimated by adding only the item(s) with the highest additional surge watts to sequentially add loads as described earlier in generator capacity as a circular saw or refrigerator. Check tool or appliance for each additional load. Because not all motors start electric ...
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Use of the generator. Do not use only identical Poulan Pro replacement parts. For proper performance and long life, ... Place a container underneath the oil drainage bolt to collect used oil should be at a Poulan Pro Authorized Service Center. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep the generator in place to secure. Rinse and let dry. ■ Apply a light coat of engine...your local oil retailer for more information. 17 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use a garden hose to clean the generator. To clean the unit: ■ Use a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner to loosen and remove...
Use of the generator. Do not use only identical Poulan Pro replacement parts. For proper performance and long life, ... Place a container underneath the oil drainage bolt to collect used oil should be at a Poulan Pro Authorized Service Center. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep the generator in place to secure. Rinse and let dry. ■ Apply a light coat of engine...your local oil retailer for more information. 17 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use a garden hose to clean the generator. To clean the unit: ■ Use a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner to loosen and remove...
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... objects. Replace if necessary. ■ Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler protector. SPARK ARRESTER Fig. 17 DRAIN SCREW Fig. 18 STORAGE STORAGE When preparing the generator for breaks or holes. MAINTENANCE CLEANING SPARK ARRESTER See Figure 17. ■ Remove the eight 5 mm screws from the muffler protector, then remove muffler protector...
... objects. Replace if necessary. ■ Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler protector. SPARK ARRESTER Fig. 17 DRAIN SCREW Fig. 18 STORAGE STORAGE When preparing the generator for breaks or holes. MAINTENANCE CLEANING SPARK ARRESTER See Figure 17. ■ Remove the eight 5 mm screws from the muffler protector, then remove muffler protector...
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... is defective Try a different item. Fuel is in is low Check engine oil level and fill, if necessary Check spark plug condition Replace spark plug. Generator makes a "spark knock" or "pinging" noise An occasional light "knocking" or "pinging" under normal load at a steady engine speed, the problem may be with the...
... is defective Try a different item. Fuel is in is low Check engine oil level and fill, if necessary Check spark plug condition Replace spark plug. Generator makes a "spark knock" or "pinging" noise An occasional light "knocking" or "pinging" under normal load at a steady engine speed, the problem may be with the...
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... Harness Assy A., Wire B000930004000000b Washer, Spring, W4 B000970204000000b Washer, Plain, W4 B061770004000060b Nut m4 Td2018-c03-0100 Diode Assy B057890006001470b Bolt m6×14 23 PPG6000 CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 6 7 8 14 16 17 18 19 20 61 204 205 206 213 218 219 220 221 222 223 PART NO. PORTABLE...
... Harness Assy A., Wire B000930004000000b Washer, Spring, W4 B000970204000000b Washer, Plain, W4 B061770004000060b Nut m4 Td2018-c03-0100 Diode Assy B057890006001470b Bolt m6×14 23 PPG6000 CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 6 7 8 14 16 17 18 19 20 61 204 205 206 213 218 219 220 221 222 223 PART NO. PORTABLE...
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DESCRIPTION 12104-mb32-0000 Breather Tube 16101-mb32-0100 Air Cleaner Element 16106-mb32-0000 Air Cleaner Separator Plastic 16127-mb32-0000 Air Cleaner Case Rear Td4121-c01-0000 Air Cleaner Stay 16105-mb32-0200 Air Cleaner Cover Case Front 16109-mb32-0000 Gemel 16102-mb32-0000 Air Cleaner Seal B061700004000060b Nut 4mm B061770106000060b Nut, M6 B061770106000060b Nut, M6 25 PORTABLE ELECTRIC GENERATOR- -MODEL NO. PPG6000 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 33 31 34 PART NO.
DESCRIPTION 12104-mb32-0000 Breather Tube 16101-mb32-0100 Air Cleaner Element 16106-mb32-0000 Air Cleaner Separator Plastic 16127-mb32-0000 Air Cleaner Case Rear Td4121-c01-0000 Air Cleaner Stay 16105-mb32-0200 Air Cleaner Cover Case Front 16109-mb32-0000 Gemel 16102-mb32-0000 Air Cleaner Seal B061700004000060b Nut 4mm B061770106000060b Nut, M6 B061770106000060b Nut, M6 25 PORTABLE ELECTRIC GENERATOR- -MODEL NO. PPG6000 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 33 31 34 PART NO.
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...-16 B057890006003570b Bolt, M6×35 226-17 Td4113-b98-0000 Rubber Bumper For Foot 226-18 B094410006001870b M6×18 26 PORTABLE ELECTRIC GENERATOR- -MODEL NO. PPG6000 FRAME & FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 60 63 65 66 67 68 217 218...
...-16 B057890006003570b Bolt, M6×35 226-17 Td4113-b98-0000 Rubber Bumper For Foot 226-18 B094410006001870b M6×18 26 PORTABLE ELECTRIC GENERATOR- -MODEL NO. PPG6000 FRAME & FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 60 63 65 66 67 68 217 218...
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AND SERIAL NO. ● SERVICE Now that you call 1-866-237-1049 for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Poulan Pro Authorized Service Center. Be sure to the motor housing. The model number of Authorized Service Centers. ● MODEL NO. Please call or visit. Please...information: ● MODEL NUMBER ● SERIAL NUMBER PPG 6000 You can also check our web site at www.poulanpro.com for a complete list of this generator will be found on a plate attached to provide all pertinent facts when you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for your nearest...
AND SERIAL NO. ● SERVICE Now that you call 1-866-237-1049 for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Poulan Pro Authorized Service Center. Be sure to the motor housing. The model number of Authorized Service Centers. ● MODEL NO. Please call or visit. Please...information: ● MODEL NUMBER ● SERIAL NUMBER PPG 6000 You can also check our web site at www.poulanpro.com for a complete list of this generator will be found on a plate attached to provide all pertinent facts when you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for your nearest...