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If you have questions or comments, contact us. 1-888-431-6871 • dewalt.com INSTRUCTION MANUAL Generator 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 7000 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, read and follow these instructions before operating product.
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This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. (000004) WARNING California Proposition 65. WARNING California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. (000005) ii Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. (000004) WARNING California Proposition 65. WARNING California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. (000005) ii Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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...How to Use the Generator ...8 Know Generator Limits ...9 Wattage Reference Guide ...9 Before Starting Generator ...10 Starting Pull Start Engines ...11 Starting Electric Start Engines ...11 Manual Start ...12 Generator Shut Down ...12 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...12 Charging the Battery (electric start units only) ...12 Maintenance ...13 Maintenance Recommendations ...13... ...14 Engine Maintenance ...14 Battery Replacement/Connection ...15 Valve Clearance ...15 Inspect Spark Arrester Screen (CARB models) ...15 Storage ...16 Troubleshooting ...17 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator i
...How to Use the Generator ...8 Know Generator Limits ...9 Wattage Reference Guide ...9 Before Starting Generator ...10 Starting Pull Start Engines ...11 Starting Electric Start Engines ...11 Manual Start ...12 Generator Shut Down ...12 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...12 Charging the Battery (electric start units only) ...12 Maintenance ...13 Maintenance Recommendations ...13... ...14 Engine Maintenance ...14 Battery Replacement/Connection ...15 Valve Clearance ...15 Inspect Spark Arrester Screen (CARB models) ...15 Storage ...16 Troubleshooting ...17 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator i
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...WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. WARNING The engine exhaust from DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286. 1-888-431-6871. THE EXHAUST GASES OF THIS GENERATOR EMIT "DEADLY... and vents. 000657 EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM The exhaust emission control system for you cannot see or smell. This instruction manual contains information important for this generator must read and understand all instructions before operating the generator. All operators, users and ...
...WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. WARNING The engine exhaust from DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286. 1-888-431-6871. THE EXHAUST GASES OF THIS GENERATOR EMIT "DEADLY... and vents. 000657 EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM The exhaust emission control system for you cannot see or smell. This instruction manual contains information important for this generator must read and understand all instructions before operating the generator. All operators, users and ...
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... AMPERAGE TIMES VOLTAGE (WATTS = AMPS X VOLTS). All local and national codes supersede rules or information provided in this manual. 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. FAILURE TO ISOLATE THE UTILITY AND GENERATOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS...
... AMPERAGE TIMES VOLTAGE (WATTS = AMPS X VOLTS). All local and national codes supersede rules or information provided in this manual. 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. FAILURE TO ISOLATE THE UTILITY AND GENERATOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS...
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...of the generator. • Do not start this generator unless it is 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... or authorized service center. WARNING DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE-GOVERNED SPEED. THE SLIGHT- TEMS WILL INCREASE NOISE LEVELS. Lifting Eye Kit Owner's Manual for use with connected devices turned "ON". ately after shutdown. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THE GENERATOR IN GENERAL, CAN REMAIN VERY HOT EVEN AFTER ...
...of the generator. • Do not start this generator unless it is 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... or authorized service center. WARNING DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE-GOVERNED SPEED. THE SLIGHT- TEMS WILL INCREASE NOISE LEVELS. Lifting Eye Kit Owner's Manual for use with connected devices turned "ON". ately after shutdown. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THE GENERATOR IN GENERAL, CAN REMAIN VERY HOT EVEN AFTER ...
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... identical replacement parts. 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: Model No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Repairs To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be...
... identical replacement parts. 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: Model No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Repairs To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be...
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...Slide axle (D) through holes in frame rail. Install M8 flange nut (K). tive battery cable when working on unit. Owner's Manual for prolonged periods of time. Assembly Unpacking • Remove all packaging material. • Remove separate accessory kit box. ... in the 12V charger included in use . 1. Install locking flange nuts (K). 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then the posi- 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 units only)...
...Slide axle (D) through holes in frame rail. Install M8 flange nut (K). tive battery cable when working on unit. Owner's Manual for prolonged periods of time. Assembly Unpacking • Remove all packaging material. • Remove separate accessory kit box. ... in the 12V charger included in use . 1. Install locking flange nuts (K). 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then the posi- 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 units only)...
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... Air Valve - B 000224 A 3. Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. This generator is certified to determine which warranty applies. Carbon Canister • Ignition System - Catalyst 6 Owner's Manual for generators certified to CA standards requires that this generator comply with exhaust and evaporative emission standards. Disconnect positive (+) battery terminal SECOND (B). Intake Pipe / Manifold...
... Air Valve - B 000224 A 3. Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. This generator is certified to determine which warranty applies. Carbon Canister • Ignition System - Catalyst 6 Owner's Manual for generators certified to CA standards requires that this generator comply with exhaust and evaporative emission standards. Disconnect positive (+) battery terminal SECOND (B). Intake Pipe / Manifold...
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... for storage. Start/Run/Stop Switch - Quiets the engine. 11. Pivot and retract for tank capacity. 8. Use to protect the battery (electric start manually. 10. Recovery Hose - Wattage Meter - Operates the engine at all components. 1. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp GFCI Duplex Outlets - Circuit Breakers (AC... press to recharge the 12 volt DC storage battery provided with the locations of power being used from the starter motor (electric start engine manually. 15. Add and check oil here. 14. Roll Over Valve - This receptacle allows the capability to TEST and RESET button (NEMA ...
... for storage. Start/Run/Stop Switch - Quiets the engine. 11. Pivot and retract for tank capacity. 8. Use to protect the battery (electric start manually. 10. Recovery Hose - Wattage Meter - Operates the engine at all components. 1. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp GFCI Duplex Outlets - Circuit Breakers (AC... press to recharge the 12 volt DC storage battery provided with the locations of power being used from the starter motor (electric start engine manually. 15. Add and check oil here. 14. Roll Over Valve - This receptacle allows the capability to TEST and RESET button (NEMA ...
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... socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to prevent voltage drop and possible overheating of the generator. 8 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Keep extension cords as short as specified in sufficient concentrations, can seriously affect safe operation of ventilation provisions, as Portable An equipment...
... socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to prevent voltage drop and possible overheating of the generator. 8 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator Keep extension cords as short as specified in sufficient concentrations, can seriously affect safe operation of ventilation provisions, as Portable An equipment...
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... taken from light bulbs. See Subsection Wattage Reference Guide for high starting these devices. Connecting to Building Electrical System Use a manual transfer switch when connecting directly to start the largest motor. 2. The total should NOT be greater than for starting wattage when... can result in damage to the generator and to that figure the running . Figure the watts needed to a building electrical system. Owner's Manual for actual wattage requirements. ply volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such ...
... taken from light bulbs. See Subsection Wattage Reference Guide for high starting these devices. Connecting to Building Electrical System Use a manual transfer switch when connecting directly to start the largest motor. 2. The total should NOT be greater than for starting wattage when... can result in damage to the generator and to that figure the running . Figure the watts needed to a building electrical system. Owner's Manual for actual wattage requirements. ply volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such ...
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.... Stabilize fuel prior to run on level ground in engine damage. Verify unit is OFF and cooled for fuel expansion. Install fuel cap. 10 Owner's Manual for engine break-in the vicin- It is only necessary to 10° F, use 10W-30 • All temperatures, use a gas oil mix. • DO...
.... Stabilize fuel prior to run on level ground in engine damage. Verify unit is OFF and cooled for fuel expansion. Install fuel cap. 10 Owner's Manual for engine break-in the vicin- It is only necessary to 10° F, use 10W-30 • All temperatures, use a gas oil mix. • DO...
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... Press and hold Start/Run/Stop switch in fuel system parts such as permanent damage may occur. When engine starts, move to Run (manual start only). 000787 5. Pull rapidly up and away. 7. Place generator on a level surface. 3. When engine starts, release the switch ... fuel to evaporate before starting the engine. 2. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before starting unit. Owner's Manual for Portable Generator 11 Acidic gas can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that receptacle is...
... Press and hold Start/Run/Stop switch in fuel system parts such as permanent damage may occur. When engine starts, move to Run (manual start only). 000787 5. Pull rapidly up and away. 7. Place generator on a level surface. 3. When engine starts, release the switch ... fuel to evaporate before starting the engine. 2. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before starting unit. Owner's Manual for Portable Generator 11 Acidic gas can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that receptacle is...
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... Shutdown System The engine is equipped with bat- Charging the Battery (electric start - teries. "!44%29 #(!2'%2 ).054 000423 12 Owner's Manual for use . Follow the same choke sequence. Read Know Generator Limits carefully. If the engine shuts down the engine automatically when the oil level... below a specified level. A battery may be in use . RUNNING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY. Operation Manual Start The generator is equipped with a manual recoil starter which may lose some of its charge when not in use for prolonged periods of time. Use one charge...
... Shutdown System The engine is equipped with bat- Charging the Battery (electric start - teries. "!44%29 #(!2'%2 ).054 000423 12 Owner's Manual for use . Follow the same choke sequence. Read Know Generator Limits carefully. If the engine shuts down the engine automatically when the oil level... below a specified level. A battery may be in use . RUNNING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY. Operation Manual Start The generator is equipped with a manual recoil starter which may lose some of its charge when not in use for prolonged periods of time. Use one charge...
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...may be a decrease in Winter Storage and Long Term Storage. Maximum power decreases about component replacement. gallons) See Chart in this manual, including proper storage as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc. Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Recommendations Regular maintenance will... maintain generator as instructed in Before Starting Generator 1.0 Liters (1.06 qt.) 10.5 Hours 12 VDC, 10 Amp Hour Owner's Manual for Portable Generator 13 F) to use. See a qualified dealer for each 1,000 feet above 25 deg. Maintenance Schedule Follow ...
...may be a decrease in Winter Storage and Long Term Storage. Maximum power decreases about component replacement. gallons) See Chart in this manual, including proper storage as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc. Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Recommendations Regular maintenance will... maintain generator as instructed in Before Starting Generator 1.0 Liters (1.06 qt.) 10.5 Hours 12 VDC, 10 Amp Hour Owner's Manual for Portable Generator 13 F) to use. See a qualified dealer for each 1,000 feet above 25 deg. Maintenance Schedule Follow ...
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... around oil fill. 3. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into filler neck. able container. 6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 14 Owner's Manual for engine break-in before each use a garden hose to collection centers.
... around oil fill. 3. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into filler neck. able container. 6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 14 Owner's Manual for engine break-in before each use a garden hose to collection centers.
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... result in severe burns or fire. 1. wise damaged. Secure with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to do not touch hot surfaces. Owner's Manual for prolonged periods of operation.
... result in severe burns or fire. 1. wise damaged. Secure with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to do not touch hot surfaces. Owner's Manual for prolonged periods of operation.
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... problems. • Cover unit with fuel stabilizer, it stops from lack of clean engine oil or spray a suit- See, subsection Change Engine Oil . 16 Owner's Manual for 10-15 minutes to circulate stabilizer throughout fuel system. Use of fuel stabilizer in a clean and dry area. • Always store generator and fuel...
... problems. • Cover unit with fuel stabilizer, it stops from lack of clean engine oil or spray a suit- See, subsection Change Engine Oil . 16 Owner's Manual for 10-15 minutes to circulate stabilizer throughout fuel system. Use of fuel stabilizer in a clean and dry area. • Always store generator and fuel...