Powermate PM1200i User Manual

Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 4
Know Your Generator ..................... 5
Emissions ........................................ 5
Connection Plugs ............................ 6
Run/Choke Lever ............................ 6
RPM+ .............................................. 6
Generator Status Lights .................. 6
Circuit Protectors ............................. 6
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 7
Add Engine Oil ................................ 7
Fuel ................................................. 7
Section 3 Operation .......................9
Operation and Use Questions .........9
Before Starting Engine ....................9
Prepare Generator for Use ..............9
Grounding the Generator When In Use
9
Know Generator Limits ....................9
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit ....10
Starting Pull Start Engines .............10
Starting Hot Engines ......................11
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...11
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................12
Maintenance ..................................12
Maintenance Schedule ..................12
Preventive Maintenance ................12
Engine Maintenance ......................12
Storage ..........................................15
Troubleshooting .............................17
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WARNING
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
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Powermate PM1200i Specifications

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Brand	Powermate
Model	PM1200i
Category	Inverter
Language	English