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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watts / 1350 Running Watts LPG PORTA BLE GENER ATOR INST RUC TION M A NUAL READ A LL INSTR UCTIONS AND WAR NINGS BEF ORE U SING T HIS PROD UCT . This manual provides important information on proper ope ration & maintenance. Every e ffort has been made to ensure the accu racy of this manual. These instructions are not m eant[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 2 Model GEN2000LP 20 00 Surge Watts / 1350 Running W att s LPG (Liquid Pr opane) Por t able Generator This unit is a LPG driven generator. FEATURES: • 20 00 Surge Output • 1350 Running Watts • 120 Volt Operation • 2.8 HP Engine, 4 Stro ke OHV • Air Cooled • Reco[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 3 TABLE OF C ONTENTS RECOGNIZ E SAFETY S YMBOLS, WORDS AND LAB ELS .............................................................................................. 4 PACKAGE C ONTENTS PACKAGE C ONTENTS ..........................................................................[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 4 RECOGN IZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABEL S What You Need to Know About S af ety I nstructions Warni ng and Imp ortant Saf ety Ins tructi ons ap pearin g in thi s ma nual ar e not me ant to cover al l pos sible co nditions and situatio ns that may occur. C ommon sense, c[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 5 Legal Requirements: Federal and/or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulati ons, local codes, and/or ordinances may apply to the intended use of this generator. Consult a qualified electrici an, electrical inspector, and/or the local agency havi[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 6 High Temperatures: This gener ator produces heat whe n in operation. Temperatures near the exhaust can exceed 150 Degrees Fahrenheit (65 Degrees Celsius). • Do not touch hot surfaces. Observe all warning placards on thi s generator denoting hot surfaces. • Allow this [...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 8 In addition to the previously described safety information, familiarize yourself with all safety and hazard placards on this generator.[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 9 PACKAGE CONTENTS The following items are supplied with this Model GEN2000 LP 20 00 Surge Watts / 1350 Running Watts Portable LP Generat or. Verify that all items are included. STOP! If there are missing items, call 1 - 866 - 460 - 9436, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Centra[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 10 GENERATOR COMPONENTS Observe the locations and functions of the various components and controls of this generator.[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 11 The Air Filter is not adjustable. Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and your electrical devices, and will void your warranty. To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the generator should be grounded. Connect a length of heavy wire between [...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 12 PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE Using this Ge nera tor for the Firs t - Time STOP! The following section describes the required steps for preparing this generator for the first use. Failur e to correctly perform these steps can damage this generator and/or shorten its li[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 13 Step 2 – Connect Fuel Sulfur, water, dust, etc. are harmful for engine. If t he gas supply source (LPG) contains these harmful elements, user must use filt er to remove sulfur, water etc. and clean gas. Otherwise, the engine service l ifetime will be shortened. Connect[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 14 Step 3 - Ground the Generator Failure t o properl y ground this generator can r esult in elec trocution. Ground this generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding w ire as illustrated in Figure 3. A No. 12 AWG (Amer ican Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire i[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 15 Ground this generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding w ire as previously illustrated in Figure 3. A general ly acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. The other end of this grounding w ire should be conne[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 16 USING THE GENERATOR After the engine has been running for several minutes, electrical devices may be connected t o this generator. AC Usage Electrical devices running on AC current may be connected according to their wattage requirements. The rated (running) and surge w [...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 17 Connec t electrical devices to this generator according to the follow ing procedure: 1. Allow the engine to run for several minutes after it has been st arted. 2. Confirm that the electrical device is sw itched off prior to plugging it into this generator. Connect only e[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 18 Device Requirem ents Max. Cord L en gth (ft) by W ire G aug e Amps Watts (120V) Watts (240V) #8 w i re #10 wi re #12 wi re #14 wi re #16 wi re 2.5 300 600 NR 1000 600 375 250 5 600 1200 NR 500 300 200 125 7.5 900 1800 NR 350 200 125 100 10 1200 2400 NR 250 150 100 50 15 [...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 19 MAINTENANCE/CARE Proper routine maintenance of this generator is essential for safe, economical, and trouble - free operation. It will help prolong the life of this generator as well as help reduce air pollution. Perform maintenance checks and procedures according to the[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 20 Figure 11 - Checking the Oil Changing/Adding Oil The oil level in this generator should be checked before each use. (See Figure 10.) When the oil level is l ow, add oil until the l evel is sufficient to operate this generator. The oil capacity for this Model GEN2000LP 20[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 21 Air Filt er Maintenan ce Routine maintenance of the air filter helps maintain proper airflow to t he carburetor. Occasionally verify that the air filter is free of excessi ve dirt. The air filter will require more frequent cleaning when operating this generator in extrem[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 22 STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES Never place any type of storage cover on this generator while it is still hot. When transporting or storing this generator for extended time: • Allow generator to fully cool before moving it. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 23 TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: If trouble persists, call our customer help line at 1 - 866 - 460 - 9436, Monday - Fr iday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time. Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not start. Fuel valve is turned to "closed." Turn fuel valve to "open."[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 24 SPECIFICATIO NS Model GEN2000 LP 40 00 Surge Watts / 3250 Running Watts Portable LP Generator Generator Type Brushless, Revolving Magnetic Field, Self Exci ting, 2 - Pole, Sing le P hase AC Output Rated Wattage (W) 2000 Surge Wattage (W) 1350 Rated Voltage (V) 120 Rated [...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 25 PARTS DIAGRAM[...]
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GEN2000LP 2000 Surge Watt / 1350 Running Watt Portable LP Generator Man ual 26 PARTS DIAGRAM[...]
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