Predator 59186 - User Manual

1400 WATT
INVERTER
GENERATOR
1100 RUNNING WATTS
1400 MAX STARTING WATTS
SUPER QUIET INVERTER
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59186
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Using a generator indoors CAN
KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside
a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE
and far away from
windows, doors,
and vents.
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and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
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Summary

Safety Guidelines

Hazard Symbols and Definitions

Explains hazard symbols and their meanings for user safety.

Critical Safety Precautions

Essential instructions to prevent fire, serious injury, and death.

Setup and Grounding

Initial Setup Precautions

Guidelines for safe and proper initial setup of the generator.

Generator Grounding Procedure

Instructions on how to properly ground the generator for electrical safety.

Operating the Generator

Pre-Operation Checks and Fueling

Essential checks before starting, including oil and fuel levels.

Engine Starting and Operation

Step-by-step guide for starting, running, and stabilizing the generator engine.

Connecting Loads and Using Controls

How to connect appliances, manage overloads, and use switches.

Engine Shutdown Procedure

Procedures for safely shutting down the generator engine.

Maintenance and Lubrication

Maintenance Schedule and Procedures

Schedule for routine cleaning, lubrication, and part checks.

Fluid Checks and Component Servicing

Procedures for checking/changing fluids and servicing key components.

Long-Term Storage Preparation

Steps to prepare the generator for extended periods of non-use.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Engine Start-Up and Performance Problems

Solutions for common issues like starting, misfiring, and knocking.

Engine Shutdown and Device Operation Issues

Solutions for engine stopping suddenly and device power/operation problems.

Parts Lists and Diagrams

Component Identification and Assembly Views

Lists of parts and diagrams for the inverter and engine assemblies.

Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and Terms

Details of the product's limited warranty and emissions control system warranty.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Steps and requirements for seeking warranty repair or replacement.

Predator 59186 Specifications

General

Parallel Capability	No
Engine Displacement	212cc
Engine	212cc
Fuel Capacity	4.0 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.0 gallons
Outlet Types	5-20R, L14-30R
Engine Type	4-stroke, air-cooled, OHV