Predator 59188 User Manual

SUPER QUIET
INVERTER
GENERATOR
7600 RUNNING WATTS
9500 MAX STARTING WATTS
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 23a
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.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
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DANGER
Do not use in
trailers, truck
beds, or tents.
Use at least 20 feet away from
people, animals, and structures
with exhaust pointed away.
20′
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59188

Predator 59188 Specifications

General

Brand	Predator
Model	59188
Category	Inverter
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Explains hazard symbols and their meanings.

Symbol Definitions

Defines various symbols used in the manual.

Setup Precautions

Operating Precautions

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

Risks of using generator indoors due to carbon monoxide.

CARBON MONOXIDE SHUTOFF

Procedures for carbon monoxide sensor and shutoff.

Parallel Kit Precautions

Service Precautions

Refueling

Set Up

Grounding

Procedures for properly grounding the generator.

Electric Starter Battery Connection

Steps to connect the electric starter battery.

Components and Controls

Operation

Pre-Start Checks

Inspect engine and generator before starting.

Checking and Filling Engine Oil

Steps to check and fill engine oil level.

Checking and Filling Fuel

Steps to check and fill the fuel tank.

Starting the Engine

Manual Start

Procedure for starting the engine manually.

Electric Start

Procedure for starting the engine using electric start.

CARBON MONOXIDE SHUTOFF

Break-in Period

Connecting Electrical Loads

Circuit Breaker Troubleshooting

120V Adaptor Cord Connection

Troubleshooting for 120V adaptor cord connection.

240V Cord Connection

Troubleshooting for 240V cord connection.

Calculating Total Wattage

Overload Indicator

Low Oil Indicator

Economy (ESC) Switch

Hour Meter

Voltage Selector

Circuit Breakers

Stopping the Engine

Maintenance

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Schedule

Schedule for routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Checking and Filling Fuel

Engine Oil Change

Air Filter Element Maintenance

Spark Arrestor Maintenance

Spark Plug Maintenance

Storage

Storage Preparation Steps

Steps for preparing the generator for storage.

Troubleshooting

Engine will not start

Possible causes and solutions for engine starting issues.

Engine misfires

Causes and solutions for engine misfires.

Engine stops suddenly

Causes and solutions for sudden engine shutdown.

Engine knocks

Causes and solutions for engine knocking.

Engine backfires

Causes and solutions for engine backfiring.

Attached device doesn't have power

Troubleshooting for devices not receiving power.