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If you have questions or comments, contact us. 1-888-431-6871 • dewalt.com INSTRUCTION MANUAL Generator DXGNR 5700 DXGNR 7000 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, read and follow these instructions before operating product.
If you have questions or comments, contact us. 1-888-431-6871 • dewalt.com INSTRUCTION MANUAL Generator DXGNR 5700 DXGNR 7000 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, read and follow these instructions before operating product.
Instruction Manual
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...Use the Generator ...9 Know Generator Limits ...10 Wattage Reference Guide ...10 Before Starting Generator ...10 Starting Pull Start Engines ...11 Starting Electric Start Engines ...12 Manual Start ...13 Generator Shut Down ...13 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...13 Charging the Battery (electric start units only) ...13 Maintenance ...15 Maintenance Recommendations ...... Maintenance ...15 Engine Maintenance ...16 Battery Replacement/Connection (if equipped) ...17 Valve Clearance ...17 Inspect Spark Arrester Screen ...18 Storage ...18 Troubleshooting ...19 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator i
...Use the Generator ...9 Know Generator Limits ...10 Wattage Reference Guide ...10 Before Starting Generator ...10 Starting Pull Start Engines ...11 Starting Electric Start Engines ...12 Manual Start ...13 Generator Shut Down ...13 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...13 Charging the Battery (electric start units only) ...13 Maintenance ...15 Maintenance Recommendations ...... Maintenance ...15 Engine Maintenance ...16 Battery Replacement/Connection (if equipped) ...17 Valve Clearance ...17 Inspect Spark Arrester Screen ...18 Storage ...18 Troubleshooting ...19 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator i
Instruction Manual
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...practice not related to know and understand so that engine driven equipment be fitted. TROCUTION. NEVER use OUTSIDE and far away from DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286. 1-888-431-6871. Depending on some U.S. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION... IMPROPER USE OF THIS GENERATOR CAN RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION, INJURY OR DEATH. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This instruction manual contains information important for this generator must read and understand all instructions before operating the generator. EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE ...
...practice not related to know and understand so that engine driven equipment be fitted. TROCUTION. NEVER use OUTSIDE and far away from DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286. 1-888-431-6871. Depending on some U.S. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION... IMPROPER USE OF THIS GENERATOR CAN RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION, INJURY OR DEATH. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This instruction manual contains information important for this generator must read and understand all instructions before operating the generator. EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE ...
Instruction Manual
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... LIGHT OR AN OPEN FLAME. WARNING INSPECT THE SPARK ARRESTOR PERIODICALLY. All local and national codes supersede rules or information provided in this manual. WHERE APPLICATIONS REQUIRE EXTERNAL GROUNDING, A CONNECTION MUST BE MADE FROM THE GENERATOR TO A SOLID EARTH GROUND. ERS DUE TO THE BACKFEED...THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE GENERA- FREE COPPER CABLE, NO SMALLER THAN 6 AWG, SHALL BE USED FOR THE CONDUCTOR. 2 Owner's Manual for Installation and Use of Farm Standby Electric Power. LATED. OPERA- TION OF THE GENERATOR OTHER THAN INTENDED COULD RESULT IN GENERATOR SET...
... LIGHT OR AN OPEN FLAME. WARNING INSPECT THE SPARK ARRESTOR PERIODICALLY. All local and national codes supersede rules or information provided in this manual. WHERE APPLICATIONS REQUIRE EXTERNAL GROUNDING, A CONNECTION MUST BE MADE FROM THE GENERATOR TO A SOLID EARTH GROUND. ERS DUE TO THE BACKFEED...THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE GENERA- FREE COPPER CABLE, NO SMALLER THAN 6 AWG, SHALL BE USED FOR THE CONDUCTOR. 2 Owner's Manual for Installation and Use of Farm Standby Electric Power. LATED. OPERA- TION OF THE GENERATOR OTHER THAN INTENDED COULD RESULT IN GENERATOR SET...
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... cord is in good mechani- ing in water or if standing in frame and lifting hook are disconnected from your tool, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-888-431-6871 or visit our website www... (-) BATTERY CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE OR BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL SERVICE ON THE GENERATOR OR ENGINE. Lifting Eye Kit Owner's Manual for your local dealer or authorized service center. Safety • When moving or transporting this generator unless it is in a level position before raising...
... cord is in good mechani- ing in water or if standing in frame and lifting hook are disconnected from your tool, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-888-431-6871 or visit our website www... (-) BATTERY CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE OR BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL SERVICE ON THE GENERATOR OR ENGINE. Lifting Eye Kit Owner's Manual for your local dealer or authorized service center. Safety • When moving or transporting this generator unless it is in a level position before raising...
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...Place of Purchase Repairs To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or an Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD). Call 1-888-431-6871 to locate the nearest ...service center. Data Label 000756 Free Warning Label Replacement If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-888-431-6871 for a free replacement. 4 Owner's Manual...
...Place of Purchase Repairs To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or an Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD). Call 1-888-431-6871 to locate the nearest ...service center. Data Label 000756 Free Warning Label Replacement If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-888-431-6871 for a free replacement. 4 Owner's Manual...
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... from carton. Accessories Check contents against the list in place. M H J B K C F G E D L 003605 A Owner's Manual for overthe-road use . DXGNR7000 1. Slide axle (D) through holes in frame rail. NOTICE: The wheels are missing or damaged, or if any... parts are not intended for Portable Generator 5 Slide axle pin (N) through axle (D). Slide M6 bolt (M) through axle bracket (L), wheel (A), and into axle bracket (L). 2. DXGNR5700 1. J H B K E M C G F N A 003604 Hardware Bag Rubber Foot (E) Cotter Pin (F) 1/2" Flat Washer (G) M8 Carriage Bolt (H) M8 Bolt...
... from carton. Accessories Check contents against the list in place. M H J B K C F G E D L 003605 A Owner's Manual for overthe-road use . DXGNR7000 1. Slide axle (D) through holes in frame rail. NOTICE: The wheels are missing or damaged, or if any... parts are not intended for Portable Generator 5 Slide axle pin (N) through axle (D). Slide M6 bolt (M) through axle bracket (L), wheel (A), and into axle bracket (L). 2. DXGNR5700 1. J H B K E M C G F N A 003604 Hardware Bag Rubber Foot (E) Cotter Pin (F) 1/2" Flat Washer (G) M8 Carriage Bolt (H) M8 Bolt...
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... not charge battery. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then the posi- Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal FIRST (A). 2. Spark Plug - Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. 6 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. 5. Slide frame foot (B) onto M8 bolts. Emissions Information The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resource...
... not charge battery. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then the posi- Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal FIRST (A). 2. Spark Plug - Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. 6 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. 5. Slide frame foot (B) onto M8 bolts. Emissions Information The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resource...
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... Hour Meter - Supplies electrical power for storage. Circuit Breakers (AC) - CARB models provide a push-toreset circuit breaker to start manually. 10. Air Filter - See Grounding Generator If Used as it is an electrical load present and automatically reduces the engine to protect... Shut Off - Located behind the battery charger input is not present. Runtime Meter - Operation Know the Generator Carefully read the Owner's Manual and Safety Rules before providing available run hours for a short duration before operating the generator. Become familiar with the 12 Volt Adaptor Plug...
... Hour Meter - Supplies electrical power for storage. Circuit Breakers (AC) - CARB models provide a push-toreset circuit breaker to start manually. 10. Air Filter - See Grounding Generator If Used as it is an electrical load present and automatically reduces the engine to protect... Shut Off - Located behind the battery charger input is not present. Runtime Meter - Operation Know the Generator Carefully read the Owner's Manual and Safety Rules before providing available run hours for a short duration before operating the generator. Become familiar with the 12 Volt Adaptor Plug...
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... in hours and tenths. Use each socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to perform service. 8 000203 Owner's Manual for 125 Volts at 20 Amps (or greater). CHG OIL -
... in hours and tenths. Use each socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to perform service. 8 000203 Owner's Manual for 125 Volts at 20 Amps (or greater). CHG OIL -
Instruction Manual
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... An equipment ground connects the generator frame components to be observed. Connecting to Building Electrical System Use a manual transfer switch when connecting directly to lock/unlock). ONLY use a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm indoors. Owner's Manual for 250 Volts AC at 30 Amps (or greater). tions. The generator MUST be seen or...
... An equipment ground connects the generator frame components to be observed. Connecting to Building Electrical System Use a manual transfer switch when connecting directly to lock/unlock). ONLY use a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm indoors. Owner's Manual for 250 Volts AC at 30 Amps (or greater). tions. The generator MUST be seen or...
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...- Before Starting Generator Add engine oil and gasoline to the generator before using synthetic oil. 10W-30 SAE 30 Synthetic 5W-30 000399 10 Owner's Manual for actual wattage requirements. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature (also see chart). • Above 40° F, use synthetic 5W...
...- Before Starting Generator Add engine oil and gasoline to the generator before using synthetic oil. 10W-30 SAE 30 Synthetic 5W-30 000399 10 Owner's Manual for actual wattage requirements. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature (also see chart). • Above 40° F, use synthetic 5W...
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...). • Up to cool before adding the recom- Some units have more than one Fuel Never fill fuel tank indoors. ing or stopping unit. Owner's Manual for fuel expansion. Stabilize fuel prior to start the engine before filling fuel tank. Never fill fuel tank when engine is highly FLAMMABLE and its...
...). • Up to cool before adding the recom- Some units have more than one Fuel Never fill fuel tank indoors. ing or stopping unit. Owner's Manual for fuel expansion. Stabilize fuel prior to start the engine before filling fuel tank. Never fill fuel tank when engine is highly FLAMMABLE and its...
Instruction Manual
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...that receptacle is lost. Also, do so could result in the Start position. Disconnect electrical loads prior to Run position. Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until engine runs smoothly, then move choke lever to -reset type circuit breakers...fully to do not overload individual panel receptacles. Turn engine Run/Stop switch (B) to that breaker opens and electrical output to Run (manual start - IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. If amperage rating of any circuit breaker is felt. Starting Electric Start Engines CAUTION...
...that receptacle is lost. Also, do so could result in the Start position. Disconnect electrical loads prior to Run position. Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until engine runs smoothly, then move choke lever to -reset type circuit breakers...fully to do not overload individual panel receptacles. Turn engine Run/Stop switch (B) to that breaker opens and electrical output to Run (manual start - IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. If amperage rating of any circuit breaker is felt. Starting Electric Start Engines CAUTION...
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...wall receptacle end of battery charger into Battery Charger Input jack, located on the control panel. "!44%29 #(!2'%2 ).054 000423 Owner's Manual for use. Move Run/Stop switch to Stop. Wear protective gear when working with bat- Unplug battery charger from generator panel receptacles. ... start units only) WARNING Explosion. IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual panel receptacles. Disconnect electrical loads prior to start manually: 1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical loads from wall outlet and control panel jack when generator is to -reset ...
...wall receptacle end of battery charger into Battery Charger Input jack, located on the control panel. "!44%29 #(!2'%2 ).054 000423 Owner's Manual for use. Move Run/Stop switch to Stop. Wear protective gear when working with bat- Unplug battery charger from generator panel receptacles. ... start units only) WARNING Explosion. IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual panel receptacles. Disconnect electrical loads prior to start manually: 1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical loads from wall outlet and control panel jack when generator is to -reset ...
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... Portable Generator 15 Generator warranty does not cover items subjected to 40 Deg. Replace parts if they cannot be each season as detailed in this manual, including proper storage as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc. Product Specifications Generator Specifications Rated Power 5.7 / 7.0 kW** Surge Power 7.125 / 8.75 kW... in high temperatures. ** Clean air filter more frequent service. Maximum power decreases about component replacement. Inspect all cooling air openings on dirt, oil, etc. Owner's Manual for service.
... Portable Generator 15 Generator warranty does not cover items subjected to 40 Deg. Replace parts if they cannot be each season as detailed in this manual, including proper storage as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc. Product Specifications Generator Specifications Rated Power 5.7 / 7.0 kW** Surge Power 7.125 / 8.75 kW... in high temperatures. ** Clean air filter more frequent service. Maximum power decreases about component replacement. Inspect all cooling air openings on dirt, oil, etc. Owner's Manual for service.
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... when working on dipstick. Use no special additives. Conserve resources. Place generator on a level surface. 2. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 7. ulations. 16 Owner's Manual for engine break-in engine damage. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain plug. 4. Return used to collection centers. Remove oil drain plug and...
... when working on dipstick. Use no special additives. Conserve resources. Place generator on a level surface. 2. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 7. ulations. 16 Owner's Manual for engine break-in engine damage. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain plug. 4. Return used to collection centers. Remove oil drain plug and...
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... as necessary. 5700/7000 • Intake - 0.09 ± 0.02mm (cold), (0.004" ± 0.001" inches) • Exhaust - 0.14 ± 0.02mm (cold) (0.006" ± 0.001" inches) Owner's Manual for prolonged periods of operation. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten an additional 3/8 to do so could result in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST...
... as necessary. 5700/7000 • Intake - 0.09 ± 0.02mm (cold), (0.004" ± 0.001" inches) • Exhaust - 0.14 ± 0.02mm (cold) (0.006" ± 0.001" inches) Owner's Manual for prolonged periods of operation. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten an additional 3/8 to do so could result in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST...
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... to distribute oil in fuel storage container is not possible, refer to the following list to 24 months. See, subsection Change Engine Oil . 18 Owner's Manual for Storage Fuel stored over 30 days can be drained into cylinder. Inspect screen (B) and replace if torn, perforated or other- wise damaged. C A B 000586 Storage...
... to distribute oil in fuel storage container is not possible, refer to the following list to 24 months. See, subsection Change Engine Oil . 18 Owner's Manual for Storage Fuel stored over 30 days can be drained into cylinder. Inspect screen (B) and replace if torn, perforated or other- wise damaged. C A B 000586 Storage...