Instruction Manual
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... ...5 Service Information ...5 Repairs ...5 Free Warning Label Replacement ...5 Assembly ...7 Unpacking ...7 Install Accessory Kits ...7 Battery Replacement/Connection ...8 Emissions Information ...8 Operation ...9 Know the Generator ...9 Connection Plugs ...10 CO PROTECT ...11 How to Use the Generator ...12 Know Generator Limits ...12 Wattage Reference Guide ...13 Before Starting Generator ...13 Starting Pull Start Engines ...14 Starting Electric Start Engines ...15 Manual Start ...15 Generator Shut Down ...15 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...16 Charging the Battery (electric start units...
... ...5 Service Information ...5 Repairs ...5 Free Warning Label Replacement ...5 Assembly ...7 Unpacking ...7 Install Accessory Kits ...7 Battery Replacement/Connection ...8 Emissions Information ...8 Operation ...9 Know the Generator ...9 Connection Plugs ...10 CO PROTECT ...11 How to Use the Generator ...12 Know Generator Limits ...12 Wattage Reference Guide ...13 Before Starting Generator ...13 Starting Pull Start Engines ...14 Starting Electric Start Engines ...15 Manual Start ...15 Generator Shut Down ...15 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...16 Charging the Battery (electric start units...
Instruction Manual
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... A DOOR WILL NOT PROVIDE SUFFI- Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. All operators, users and subsequent owners of this product contains chemicals known to the State of California. To help you to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, we use OUTSIDE and far away from an Authorized DEWALT Service Center, or call 1-888-431-6871. 2 Instruction Manual for a retrofit. RISK OF ASPHYXIATION...
... A DOOR WILL NOT PROVIDE SUFFI- Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. All operators, users and subsequent owners of this product contains chemicals known to the State of California. To help you to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, we use OUTSIDE and far away from an Authorized DEWALT Service Center, or call 1-888-431-6871. 2 Instruction Manual for a retrofit. RISK OF ASPHYXIATION...
Instruction Manual
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...- WARNING DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE GENERATOR. TOR. Instruction Manual for Installation and Use of Farm Standby Electric Power. IMPROPER USE OF THIS GENERATOR CAN RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION, INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE, SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS GEN- TOR TO THE RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH. BEFORE MAKING PERMANENT CONNECTIONS A DOUBLE THROW TRANSFER SWITCH MUST BE INSTALLED. MIZE THE RISK OF FIRE...
...- WARNING DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE GENERATOR. TOR. Instruction Manual for Installation and Use of Farm Standby Electric Power. IMPROPER USE OF THIS GENERATOR CAN RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION, INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE, SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS GEN- TOR TO THE RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH. BEFORE MAKING PERMANENT CONNECTIONS A DOUBLE THROW TRANSFER SWITCH MUST BE INSTALLED. MIZE THE RISK OF FIRE...
Instruction Manual
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... damage. 4 Instruction Manual for Portable Generator Further, always use cables, chains or straps rated at 2000 lbs. An adequate number of the generator. • Do not start this generator unless it is in frame and lifting hook are disconnected from the rotating parts of people and proper lifting methods must be required to have GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) receptacles. • Use only grounded extension cords in...
... damage. 4 Instruction Manual for Portable Generator Further, always use cables, chains or straps rated at 2000 lbs. An adequate number of the generator. • Do not start this generator unless it is in frame and lifting hook are disconnected from the rotating parts of people and proper lifting methods must be required to have GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) receptacles. • Use only grounded extension cords in...
Instruction Manual
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... accessories for use identical replacement parts. If you need assistance in locating any accessory for your tool, please contact an Authorized DEWALT Service Center, call 1-888-431-6871 for Portable Generator AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF - CAUTION ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN UÊ "Ê "/Ê"6 , U U ÊÊ/ K 6 1 U 6 1 Ê- , U U Ê ÊÊ1 --1-Ê 1 ÊÊ*,/ Ê-1* ,",Ê ÊÊ , 1, / ÊÊ " 1-/ FILL LINE / LIGNE...
... accessories for use identical replacement parts. If you need assistance in locating any accessory for your tool, please contact an Authorized DEWALT Service Center, call 1-888-431-6871 for Portable Generator AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF - CAUTION ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN UÊ "Ê "/Ê"6 , U U ÊÊ/ K 6 1 U 6 1 Ê- , U U Ê ÊÊ1 --1-Ê 1 ÊÊ*,/ Ê-1* ,",Ê ÊÊ , 1, / ÊÊ " 1-/ FILL LINE / LIGNE...
Instruction Manual
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... separate accessory kit box. • Remove generator from carton. Generator 1 Owner's Manual 1 Product Registration Card (English, Spanish, and French) 3 Service and Emissions Warranty 1 Liter SAE 30 Oil 1 Battery Charger (electric start - Slide M6 bolt (M) through axle (D). NOTICE: The wheels are not intended for Portable Generator 7 Install into ½" flat washer (G). Insert cotter pin (F) and bend tabs to enhance portability. M H J B K C F G E D L 003605 A Instruction Manual for overthe-road use . DXGNR6500 1. Contents Item...
... separate accessory kit box. • Remove generator from carton. Generator 1 Owner's Manual 1 Product Registration Card (English, Spanish, and French) 3 Service and Emissions Warranty 1 Liter SAE 30 Oil 1 Battery Charger (electric start - Slide M6 bolt (M) through axle (D). NOTICE: The wheels are not intended for Portable Generator 7 Install into ½" flat washer (G). Insert cotter pin (F) and bend tabs to enhance portability. M H J B K C F G E D L 003605 A Instruction Manual for overthe-road use . DXGNR6500 1. Contents Item...
Instruction Manual
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...in frame rail. Air Cleaner • Fuel System - Spark Plug - Install new battery. WARNING Accidental Start-up. Muffler - Connect negative (-) battery terminal (A) SECOND. 6. Slide M8 bolt (J) through holes in death or serious injury. 1. Install Handle 1. Fuel Tank / Cap - Battery Replacement/Connection NOTICE: The battery shipped with exhaust and evaporative emission standards. tive battery cable when working on unit. Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. 8 Instruction Manual for Portable Generator Carburetor - Exhaust Manifold - Catalyst...
...in frame rail. Air Cleaner • Fuel System - Spark Plug - Install new battery. WARNING Accidental Start-up. Muffler - Connect negative (-) battery terminal (A) SECOND. 6. Slide M8 bolt (J) through holes in death or serious injury. 1. Install Handle 1. Fuel Tank / Cap - Battery Replacement/Connection NOTICE: The battery shipped with exhaust and evaporative emission standards. tive battery cable when working on unit. Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. 8 Instruction Manual for Portable Generator Carburetor - Exhaust Manifold - Catalyst...
Instruction Manual
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... over valve (if equipped). 18. Battery - Tracks hours of operation for runtime meter accuracy. 22. CO Protect - Filters intake air as Portable for a short duration before operating the generator. Used to protect the generator against electrical overload. Gas Cap - Battery Charger Input - Located behind the battery charger input is a 1.50 Amp in the Accessory Box. Runtime Meter - Hour Meter - Models with 240V Twistlock receptacles provide 2-pole circuit breakers. 4. Oil Drain - Grounding Lug - Ground the generator to the engine airbox...
... over valve (if equipped). 18. Battery - Tracks hours of operation for runtime meter accuracy. 22. CO Protect - Filters intake air as Portable for a short duration before operating the generator. Used to protect the generator against electrical overload. Gas Cap - Battery Charger Input - Located behind the battery charger input is a 1.50 Amp in the Accessory Box. Runtime Meter - Hour Meter - Models with 240V Twistlock receptacles provide 2-pole circuit breakers. 4. Oil Drain - Grounding Lug - Ground the generator to the engine airbox...
Instruction Manual
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... Portable Generator When this switch is OFF the engine operates at 30 Amps (or greater). CHG OIL - This signifies the meter is recording hours of current. sage will flash one hour before and one hour after each socket to 10 power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to -reset circuit breaker. Use only high quality, well-insulated, 3- The mes- wire grounded cord sets rated...
... Portable Generator When this switch is OFF the engine operates at 30 Amps (or greater). CHG OIL - This signifies the meter is recording hours of current. sage will flash one hour before and one hour after each socket to 10 power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to -reset circuit breaker. Use only high quality, well-insulated, 3- The mes- wire grounded cord sets rated...
Instruction Manual
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... read the instruction action label for an indoor carbon monoxide alarm. The RED light will blink for at a CO PROTECT equipped generator, CO PROTECT may continue to an accumulating CO hazard. Move the generator to a safe area, the generator can be used outdoors, far from occupied buildings and the exhaust pointed away from other fuel burning sources such as engine powered tools or...
... read the instruction action label for an indoor carbon monoxide alarm. The RED light will blink for at a CO PROTECT equipped generator, CO PROTECT may continue to an accumulating CO hazard. Move the generator to a safe area, the generator can be used outdoors, far from occupied buildings and the exhaust pointed away from other fuel burning sources such as engine powered tools or...
Instruction Manual
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... more watts of cooling and ventilating air is properly installed according to the manufacturers instruc- To allow for high starting than the wattage capacity of the generator. • The rated wattage of lights can usually be operated outdoors. NOTICE: All figures are any local codes and/or standards. Operation How to Use the Generator If there are approximate. erator operation. Connecting to Building Electrical System Use a manual transfer switch when connecting...
... more watts of cooling and ventilating air is properly installed according to the manufacturers instruc- To allow for high starting than the wattage capacity of the generator. • The rated wattage of lights can usually be operated outdoors. NOTICE: All figures are any local codes and/or standards. Operation How to Use the Generator If there are approximate. erator operation. Connecting to Building Electrical System Use a manual transfer switch when connecting...
Instruction Manual
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... and wipe dipstick clean. 000115 4. Screw dipstick into filler neck.Verify oil level is within safe operating range as follows: Add Engine Oil All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL or better. Operation Before Starting Generator Add engine oil and gasoline to each use synthetic 5W-30 Use petroleum based oil for starting these devices. Clean area around oil fill. 3. Instruction Manual for Portable Generator 13
... and wipe dipstick clean. 000115 4. Screw dipstick into filler neck.Verify oil level is within safe operating range as follows: Add Engine Oil All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL or better. Operation Before Starting Generator Add engine oil and gasoline to each use synthetic 5W-30 Use petroleum based oil for starting these devices. Clean area around oil fill. 3. Instruction Manual for Portable Generator 13
Instruction Manual
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... fuel tank indoors. Stabilize fuel prior to Run (manual start - Install fuel cap. 000400 NOTICE: Allow spilled fuel to start only). 14 Instruction Manual for Portable Generator See the Storage section. Failure to use one oil fill location. ON A OFF 000208 4. Always leave room for a minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). • Up to prevent gum deposits from the unit's receptacles before starting engine...
... fuel tank indoors. Stabilize fuel prior to Run (manual start - Install fuel cap. 000400 NOTICE: Allow spilled fuel to start only). 14 Instruction Manual for Portable Generator See the Storage section. Failure to use one oil fill location. ON A OFF 000208 4. Always leave room for a minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). • Up to prevent gum deposits from the unit's receptacles before starting engine...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel valve and allow generator to run , move choke lever to charge the battery while the generator is lost . These outlets are overload protected with the included battery charger to Full Choke and repeat starting the engine. 2. Starting Electric Start Engines CAUTION Equipment and property damage. When engine starts, move choke back to 1/2-choke position until engine runs smoothly, then to -reset type circuit breakers. IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual panel receptacles. If amperage rating of any circuit breaker...
... fuel valve and allow generator to run , move choke lever to charge the battery while the generator is lost . These outlets are overload protected with the included battery charger to Full Choke and repeat starting the engine. 2. Starting Electric Start Engines CAUTION Equipment and property damage. When engine starts, move choke back to 1/2-choke position until engine runs smoothly, then to -reset type circuit breakers. IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual panel receptacles. If amperage rating of any circuit breaker...
Instruction Manual
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... not run until the oil has been filled to crank the engine, plug in the 12V charger included in use for Portable Generator Keep fire and spark away. WARNING Risk of battery charger into Battery Charger Input jack, located on the control panel. RUNNING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY. BATTERY CHARGER INPUT 000423 16 Instruction Manual for prolonged periods of time. Wear protective gear when working with batteries. A battery may lose some of...
... not run until the oil has been filled to crank the engine, plug in the 12V charger included in use for Portable Generator Keep fire and spark away. WARNING Risk of battery charger into Battery Charger Input jack, located on the control panel. RUNNING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY. BATTERY CHARGER INPUT 000423 16 Instruction Manual for prolonged periods of time. Wear protective gear when working with batteries. A battery may lose some of...
Instruction Manual
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... level; Keep area around and behind muffler free from combustible debris. Instruction Manual for service. NOTICE: All required service and adjustments should be a decrease in high temperatures. ** Clean air filter more frequent service. Change every month when operating under dirty or dusty conditions. Engine Specifications Displacement (6.5 / 8.0) Spark Plug Part Number Spark Plug Type Spark Plug Gap Gasoline Capacity Oil Type Oil Capacity Run Time (50% Load) (6.5 / 8.0) Battery (if equipped) 389cc / 420cc 0J00620106 F7TC 0.028-0.031 inch or (0.70...
... level; Keep area around and behind muffler free from combustible debris. Instruction Manual for service. NOTICE: All required service and adjustments should be a decrease in high temperatures. ** Clean air filter more frequent service. Change every month when operating under dirty or dusty conditions. Engine Specifications Displacement (6.5 / 8.0) Spark Plug Part Number Spark Plug Type Spark Plug Gap Gasoline Capacity Oil Type Oil Capacity Run Time (50% Load) (6.5 / 8.0) Battery (if equipped) 389cc / 420cc 0J00620106 F7TC 0.028-0.031 inch or (0.70...
Instruction Manual
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... CAUTION Any attempt to crank or start the engine before using generator under extreme, dirty, dusty conditions, or in accordance with all applicable reg- Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suit- Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 7. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain plug. 4. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on unit. ure...
... CAUTION Any attempt to crank or start the engine before using generator under extreme, dirty, dusty conditions, or in accordance with all applicable reg- Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suit- Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 7. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain plug. 4. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on unit. ure...
Instruction Manual
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... engine, plug in the 12V charger included in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST). 3. Connect negative (-) battery terminal (A) SECOND. 6. To service air filter: 1. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.028 - 0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80 mm). 000211 NOTICE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are not available, take generator to the nearest service center to do so could result in use for Portable Generator 19 Connect...
... engine, plug in the 12V charger included in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST). 3. Connect negative (-) battery terminal (A) SECOND. 6. To service air filter: 1. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.028 - 0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80 mm). 000211 NOTICE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are not available, take generator to the nearest service center to do so could result in use for Portable Generator 19 Connect...
Instruction Manual
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... torn, perforated or other- Replace spark arrestor cone (C) and screen (B). Use of clean engine oil or spray a suit- Pull recoil slowly until it must be stored up to start and run engine for 30 minutes, every 30 days. Gently release recoil. Change Oil Change engine oil before storage. • DO NOT store fuel from spark plug hole when cranking engine. See, subsection Change Engine Oil . 20 Instruction Manual for storage. •...
... torn, perforated or other- Replace spark arrestor cone (C) and screen (B). Use of clean engine oil or spray a suit- Pull recoil slowly until it must be stored up to start and run engine for 30 minutes, every 30 days. Gently release recoil. Change Oil Change engine oil before storage. • DO NOT store fuel from spark plug hole when cranking engine. See, subsection Change Engine Oil . 20 Instruction Manual for storage. •...
Instruction Manual
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...if a RED light blinks on the generator to no choke position. 5. dition. 4. Dirty fuel filter. 1. Out of fuel. 1. Stale fuel. 4. Replace spark plug. 7. Fill crankcase to correct level. 10. CO PROTECT shut-off due to fault and shut-off, contact IASD. If CO PROTECT contin- ues to accumulating 4. Contact IASD. 3. CO PROTECT shut-off . Instruction Manual for Portable Generator 21 Connect wire to a system 2. fill with fresh fuel. 5. Low oil level. 2. Contact IASD. 4. CAUSE 1. Fault in a connected load. 2. Check and repair. 3. Turn fuel shut-off...
...if a RED light blinks on the generator to no choke position. 5. dition. 4. Dirty fuel filter. 1. Out of fuel. 1. Stale fuel. 4. Replace spark plug. 7. Fill crankcase to correct level. 10. CO PROTECT shut-off due to fault and shut-off, contact IASD. If CO PROTECT contin- ues to accumulating 4. Contact IASD. 3. CO PROTECT shut-off . Instruction Manual for Portable Generator 21 Connect wire to a system 2. fill with fresh fuel. 5. Low oil level. 2. Contact IASD. 4. CAUSE 1. Fault in a connected load. 2. Check and repair. 3. Turn fuel shut-off...