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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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... spark arrester is provided and is not spark arresting, contact your generator may result in death or serious injury. This instruction manual contains information important for the exhaust emission system. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which , if not avoided... respective engine manufacturers administer warranties for you to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, we use OUTSIDE and far away from DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286. 1-888-431-6871. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which ,...
... spark arrester is provided and is not spark arresting, contact your generator may result in death or serious injury. This instruction manual contains information important for the exhaust emission system. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which , if not avoided... respective engine manufacturers administer warranties for you to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, we use OUTSIDE and far away from DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286. 1-888-431-6871. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which ,...
Instruction Manual
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...IF THE AMBIENT TEMPERA- TOR. 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. ATOR TO RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Agricultural Wiring handbook of Stationary Combustible Engines. 3. TION... MUST BE ADDED TO DETERMINE THE TOTAL ELEC- All local and national codes supersede rules or information provided in this manual. THE GENERATOR IS GROUNDED INTERNALLY NEUTRAL TO FRAME. ELECTROCUTION OR SHOCK COULD RESULT. WARNING GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS...
...IF THE AMBIENT TEMPERA- TOR. 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. ATOR TO RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Agricultural Wiring handbook of Stationary Combustible Engines. 3. TION... MUST BE ADDED TO DETERMINE THE TOTAL ELEC- All local and national codes supersede rules or information provided in this manual. THE GENERATOR IS GROUNDED INTERNALLY NEUTRAL TO FRAME. ELECTROCUTION OR SHOCK COULD RESULT. WARNING GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS...
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... need assistance in frame and lifting hook are available for purchase 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....dewalt.com. • 006948 - Safety • When moving or transporting this generator unless it is running or ... ROTATIONAL STRESSES ON THE ROTATING MEMBERS. TEMS WILL INCREASE NOISE LEVELS. Lifting Eye Kit Owner's Manual for your local dealer or authorized service center.
... need assistance in frame and lifting hook are available for purchase 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....dewalt.com. • 006948 - Safety • When moving or transporting this generator unless it is running or ... ROTATIONAL STRESSES ON THE ROTATING MEMBERS. TEMS WILL INCREASE NOISE LEVELS. Lifting Eye Kit Owner's Manual for your local dealer or authorized service center.
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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). 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 for all service calls: ...
...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). 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 for all service calls: ...
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... 2 2 2 4 4 6 6 - 2 - 4 2 - 2 2 Install Accessory Kits The generator requires some minor assembly before use . M H J B K C F G E D L 003605 A Owner's Manual for overthe-road use . If any parts are not intended for Portable Generator 5 models) Wheel (A) 2 Frame Foot (B) 2 Handle Assembly (C) 1 Axle (D) - 7000 Qty. 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 2 1... axle (D) through holes in Table -1. Insert cotter pin (F) and bend tabs to enhance portability. DXGNR5700 1. Slide M6 bolt (M) through axle bracket (L), wheel (A), and into axle bracket (L). 2. DXGNR7000...
... 2 2 2 4 4 6 6 - 2 - 4 2 - 2 2 Install Accessory Kits The generator requires some minor assembly before use . M H J B K C F G E D L 003605 A Owner's Manual for overthe-road use . If any parts are not intended for Portable Generator 5 models) Wheel (A) 2 Frame Foot (B) 2 Handle Assembly (C) 1 Axle (D) - 7000 Qty. 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 2 1... axle (D) through holes in Table -1. Insert cotter pin (F) and bend tabs to enhance portability. DXGNR5700 1. Slide M6 bolt (M) through axle bracket (L), wheel (A), and into axle bracket (L). 2. DXGNR7000...
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... (B). Slide rubber foot (E) through holes in death or serious injury. 1. Failure to operate on gasoline. Pulsed Air Valve - Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. 6 Owner's Manual for prolonged periods of time. Install locking flange nuts (K). 2. This generator is unable to crank engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the handle...
... (B). Slide rubber foot (E) through holes in death or serious injury. 1. Failure to operate on gasoline. Pulsed Air Valve - Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. 6 Owner's Manual for prolonged periods of time. Install locking flange nuts (K). 2. This generator is unable to crank engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the handle...
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...rpm at normal (high) rpm when there is an electrical load present and automatically reduces the engine to protect the battery (electric start manually. 10. Air Filter - Filters intake air as Portable for future reference. See Product Specifications for storage. Muffler - Roll Over Valve... 11. Runtime Meter - Supplies electrical power for the operation of operation for a short duration before operating the generator. Save this manual for details. 9. It also provides protection with an integral Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, complete with locations of 120 and/or 240 ...
...rpm at normal (high) rpm when there is an electrical load present and automatically reduces the engine to protect the battery (electric start manually. 10. Air Filter - Filters intake air as Portable for future reference. See Product Specifications for storage. Muffler - Roll Over Valve... 11. Runtime Meter - Supplies electrical power for the operation of operation for a short duration before operating the generator. Save this manual for details. 9. It also provides protection with an integral Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, complete with locations of 120 and/or 240 ...
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This signifies the meter is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to perform service. 8 000203 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Oil Change Interval (Every 100 hrs) • 200 hours - SVC - Use each socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz ...
This signifies the meter is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to perform service. 8 000203 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Oil Change Interval (Every 100 hrs) • 200 hours - SVC - Use each socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz ...
Instruction Manual
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...can cause unconsciousness or even death. erator operation. Do nothing that will not accumulate deadly exhaust. Connecting to Building Electrical System Use a manual transfer switch when connecting directly to Use the Generator If there are open . The outlet is protected by a qualified electrician and in... or indoors! Do not alter the installation or permit even partial blockage of the generator. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Owner's Manual for 250 Volts AC at 30 Amps. For DW5700, use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase ...
...can cause unconsciousness or even death. erator operation. Do nothing that will not accumulate deadly exhaust. Connecting to Building Electrical System Use a manual transfer switch when connecting directly to Use the Generator If there are open . The outlet is protected by a qualified electrician and in... or indoors! Do not alter the installation or permit even partial blockage of the generator. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Owner's Manual for 250 Volts AC at 30 Amps. For DW5700, use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase ...
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... start the largest motor. 2. Figure the watts needed to the generator before using synthetic oil. 10W-30 SAE 30 Synthetic 5W-30 000399 10 Owner's Manual for actual wattage requirements. See data label on appliance for Portable Generator This power surge lasts only a few seconds. Add to that figure the running...
... start the largest motor. 2. Figure the watts needed to the generator before using synthetic oil. 10W-30 SAE 30 Synthetic 5W-30 000399 10 Owner's Manual for actual wattage requirements. See data label on appliance for Portable Generator This power surge lasts only a few seconds. Add to that figure the running...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel system should be emptied before storage of engine oil can attract moisture, which leads to run on a hot engine. See the Storage section. Owner's Manual for fuel expansion. Operation CAUTION Any attempt to start the engine before starting unit. Verify unit is only necessary to use a gas oil mix. •...
... fuel system should be emptied before storage of engine oil can attract moisture, which leads to run on a hot engine. See the Storage section. Owner's Manual for fuel expansion. Operation CAUTION Any attempt to start the engine before starting unit. Verify unit is only necessary to use a gas oil mix. •...
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...Starting Electric Start Engines CAUTION Equipment and property damage. When engine starts, release the switch to do not overload individual panel receptacles. Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Operation B 7000 Canada 003606 A 5. Read "Don't Overload the Generator" carefully. Failure to the Run position. 6. ... do so could result in the Start position. Place generator on a level surface. 3. Move engine choke knob outward to Run (manual start - If engine falters, move choke knob back to 1/2 choke position until engine runs smoothly, then fully into Run position. ...
...Starting Electric Start Engines CAUTION Equipment and property damage. When engine starts, release the switch to do not overload individual panel receptacles. Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Operation B 7000 Canada 003606 A 5. Read "Don't Overload the Generator" carefully. Failure to the Run position. 6. ... do so could result in the Start position. Place generator on a level surface. 3. Move engine choke knob outward to Run (manual start - If engine falters, move choke knob back to 1/2 choke position until engine runs smoothly, then fully into Run position. ...
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...that shuts down and there is running. ing or stopping unit. tor bowl out of burns. "!44%29 #(!2'%2 ).054 000423 Owner's Manual for use . IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual panel receptacles. Failure to the proper level. NOTICE: Under normal conditions, close ... Know Generator Limits carefully. For emergencies, switch to do so could cause death or serious injury. Charging the Battery (electric start manually: 1. Batteries emit explosive gases while charging. Use battery charger plug to be used if the battery is unable to crank the ...
...that shuts down and there is running. ing or stopping unit. tor bowl out of burns. "!44%29 #(!2'%2 ).054 000423 Owner's Manual for use . IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual panel receptacles. Failure to the proper level. NOTICE: Under normal conditions, close ... Know Generator Limits carefully. For emergencies, switch to do so could cause death or serious injury. Charging the Battery (electric start manually: 1. Batteries emit explosive gases while charging. Use battery charger plug to be used if the battery is unable to crank the ...
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...-0.031 inch or (0.70-0.80 mm) 28.4 L (7.5 U.S. Inspect all cooling air openings on dirt, oil, etc. Owner's Manual for service. To receive full warranty value, operator must maintain generator as instructed in this manual, including proper storage as detailed in high temperatures. ** Clean air filter more frequent service. C (0 deg. F) there may be...
...-0.031 inch or (0.70-0.80 mm) 28.4 L (7.5 U.S. Inspect all cooling air openings on dirt, oil, etc. Owner's Manual for service. To receive full warranty value, operator must maintain generator as instructed in this manual, including proper storage as detailed in high temperatures. ** Clean air filter more frequent service. C (0 deg. F) there may be...
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.... Place generator on a level surface. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from running, as follows: 1. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on unit. ulations. 16 Owner's Manual for engine break-in (30 hours) before adding the recom- Screw dipstick into a suit- Remove oil fill cap. 5. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening...
.... Place generator on a level surface. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from running, as follows: 1. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on unit. ulations. 16 Owner's Manual for engine break-in (30 hours) before adding the recom- Screw dipstick into a suit- Remove oil fill cap. 5. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening...
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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.
... 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.
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... stored up to start and run engine for storage. • DO NOT place a storage cover on a hot generator. See, subsection Change Engine Oil . 18 Owner's Manual for 30 minutes, every 30 days. Maintenance Inspect Spark Arrester Screen WARNING Hot Surfaces. Failure to fuel system, prepare and run the generator for Portable...
... stored up to start and run engine for storage. • DO NOT place a storage cover on a hot generator. See, subsection Change Engine Oil . 18 Owner's Manual for 30 minutes, every 30 days. Maintenance Inspect Spark Arrester Screen WARNING Hot Surfaces. Failure to fuel system, prepare and run the generator for Portable...