Husky HU40500 Series Operator's Manual

Text of Husky HU40500 Series User Guide:

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 11 KNOW YOUR GENERATOR See Figure 2. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. AC CIRCUIT BREAKER The circuit breaker is provided to protect the generator against electrical overload. AIR FILTER The air filter helps to limit the amount of dirt and dust drawn into the unit during operation. CHOKE LEVER The choke lever is used when starting the engine. CORD RETAINERS Use the cord retainers to prevent pl

• Page 14 ASSEMBLY Fig. 4 wheel spacer wheel Bolt INSTALLING THE WHEELS See Figure 4. Wheels are provided to assist in moving the generator to the desired location and should be installed on the side opposite the handle. Locate the following items: 2 Bolts (3/8-16 x 4-1/4 in.) 6 Washers (3/8 in.) 2 Spacers (.38 ID) 2 Wheels 2 Lock Nuts (3/8

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 13 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly.  Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the machine and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. NOTE: This machine is heavy and requires a minimum of two people to lift. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs and not your back.  Inspect the unit carefully to make sure no damage oc- curred during shipping.  Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.  If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-340-3912 for assistance. WARNING: If any parts are

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 10 120/240V AC/CA 120V AC/CA Cord Retainer Cord Retainer 120V AC/CA CIRCUIT BREAKER DISYUNTOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine Type ............................ 4 Stroke, OHC (Chain Drive) Bore x Stroke ............................................. 75 mm x 65 mm Cooling System ...................................................Forced Air Compression Ratio ...................................................... 8:3:1 Starting System ......................................................... Recoil Ignition System ..................................

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 12 LOOSE PARTS LIST 1 Bolt (3/8-16 x 4-1/4 in.) .......................................2 2 Washer (3/8 in.) ....................................................6 3 Spacer (.38 ID) .....................................................2 4 Wheel ...................................................................2 5 Lock Nut (3/8-16) .................................................2 6 Handle Lock Pin ..................................................1 7 Lanyard ....................

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 7 SYMBOLS SAFETY LABELS The information below can be found on the generator. For your safety, please study and understand all of the labels before starting the generator. If any of the labels come off the unit or become hard to read, contact an authorized service center for replacement. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the Oper- ator’s Manual instructions. Risk of Fire. Do not add fuel while the product is operating. Generator is a potential source of electric shock. Do not expose to moisture, rain, or snow. Do not oper- ate wi

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 20 STORAGE When preparing the generator for storage, allow the unit to cool completely then follow the guidelines below. STORAGE TIME PRIOR TO STORING Less than 2 months Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances. 2 months to 1 year Drain fuel from carburetor. Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances. 1 year or more Drain fuel from the carburetor. Remove

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 22 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husky Product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at the Company’s sole discretion, any defective Product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase: Two years, if the Product is used solely for personal, family, or household use; One year, if the Product is used for business or commercial use. This warranty applies only to Products sold within the United States of America, the District of Columbia, Canada, Mexico, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: When this generator is used to supply a building wiring system: generator must be installed by a quali- fied electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a separately derived system in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. The generator shall be connected through a transfer switch that switches all conductors other than the equipment grounding con- ductor. The frame of the generator shall be connected to an approved grounding electrode. Failure to isolate the generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers.   Exhaus

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 8 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load. Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord. Current in Amperes Load in Watts Maximum Allowable Cord Length At 120V At 240V #8 Wire #10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire #16 Wire 2.5 300 600 1000 ft. 600 ft. 375 ft. 250 ft. 5 600 1200 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 7.5 900 1800 350 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 100 ft. 10 1200 2400 250 ft. 150 ft. 100 ft. 50 ft. 15 1800 3600 150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. 20 2400 4800 175 ft. 125 ft

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 19 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas-powered products, you may need to remove these deposits to restore perfor- mance. We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service. SPARK ARRESTOR See Figure 14. Inspect the spark arrestor for breaks or holes. Replace if necessary. To purchase a replacement spark arrestor contact Husky customer service at 1-866-340-

• Page 6 DANGER: To avoid death or serious personal injury, do not attempt to operate this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Husky customer service for assistance. WARNING: Observe all normal safety prec

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power hrs Hours Time gal Gallon Volume qt Quart Volume Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury,

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start. Engine switch is OFF. No fuel. Lubricant level is low. Fuel valve is OFF. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped. Choke lever is in RUN position. Engine stored without treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline. Turn engine switch to ON. Fill fuel tank. Check engine lubrincant level and fill, if necessary. Turn fuel valve ON. Replace spark plug. Move choke lever to START position. Drain f

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon mon- oxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO. Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl- spaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Us- ing a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air. ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 9 ELECTRICAL GENERATOR CAPACITY Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (run- ning) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps. 1. Selecttheitemsyouwillpoweratthesametime. 2. Totalthecontinuous(running)wattsoftheseitems.This is the amount of power the generator must produce to keep the items running. See the wattage reference chart at right. 3. Estimatehowmanysurge(starting)wattsyouwillneed. Surge wattage is the short burst of power neede

• Husky HU40500 Series, 987000-370 7-8-08 (REV:01) TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. P.O. Box 35, Highway 8 Pickens, SC 29671 Phone 1-866-340-3912 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your product, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-866-340-3912 for your nearest Authorized Service Center. • MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO. The model number of this product will be found on a plate attached to the engine. Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below. • HOW TO O

• Husky HU40500 Series, SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Your new generator has been engineered and manufactured to a high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you for your purchase. DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the instructions in this operator’s manual. OPERATOR’S MANUAL PORTABLE GENERATOR 5,000 WATT HU40500 Series 120/240V AC/CA 120V AC/CA Cord Retainer Cord Retainer

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 2 DANGER: GROUNDING THE GENERATOR To avoid the risk of shock or electrocution, generator must be properly grounded. The nut and ground terminal on the frame must always be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground source. The ground path should be made with #8 size wire. Connect the terminal of the ground wire between the lock washer and the nut, and tighten the nut fully. Connect the other end of the wire securely to a suitable ground source. The National Electric Code contains

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 23 Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty from Subaru Robin (Effective with engines purchased from Robin America, Wood Dale, IL, after April 1, 2008) Robin America, Inc., a division of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (herein “Subaru Robin”), warrants that each new engine sold by it will be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship for a period listed below from the date of sale to the original retail purchaser. Subaru Robin’s obligation under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair and replacement, at Subaru Robin’s option, of any part or parts which upon examination is/are found, in Subaru Robin’s judgment, to have b

• Husky HU40500 Series, Page 17 Move choke lever left to run Move choke lever right to start NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting; return it gently to its original place. Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds, then move the choke lever left to the RUN position. STOPPING THE ENGINE See Figures 9 - 10. To stop the engine under normal operating conditions: Remove any load from the generator. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Put the engine switch in the OFF ( O ) position. To stop the engine in an emergency situation: Put the e

• Page 18 120/240V AC/CA 120V AC/CA Cord Retainer Cord Retainer 120V AC/CA CIRCUIT BREAKER DISYUNTOR Replace the element in the air filter unit. Replace the air filter cover and latch to secure. NOTE: Do not run the generator without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result. CHANGING ENGINE LUBRICANT See Figure 12. Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Place

• Page 15 OPERATION DANGER: Failure to properly ground generator can result in elec- trocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a wheel kit. National Electric Code requires generator to be properly grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an electrician for local grounding requirements. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to

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