ltem#6915

GENERATOR
120V AC & 12V DC, 2500W
IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING!
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Made Exclusively For .
ALDIInc.
Batavia, IL 60510-1477
Visit us at www. ALDI.com
Made in China
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(I) SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 1
(II) PREPARATION .................................................................................................... 1
(Ill) STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................................... 2
(IV) CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE TO
THE GENERATOR ........................................................................................... 3
(V) STOPPING THE ENGINE ....................................... ; ........................................... 3
(VI) PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 4
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ......................................................................... 4
AIR FILTER ....................................................................................................... 4
SPARK PLUG ................................................................................................... 5
MUFFLER SCREEN ......................................................................................... 5
FUEL FILTER ................................................................................................... 6
(VII) SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ ; ............................................... 7
DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................... 7
ENGINE ............................................................................................................. 7
GENERATOR .................................................................................................... 7
(VIII) TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 7
ENGINE WILL NOT START .............................................................................. 7
(IX) SCHEMATIC ...................................................................................................... 8
(X) EXPLODED VIEW- MAIN UNIT ......................................................................... 9
(XI) PARTS LIST- MAIN UNIT ............................................................................... 10
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(I) SAFETY INFORMATION

NEVER operate this power generator indoors
or anywhere airflow is restricted.

To prevent fire or carbon monoxide poisoning,
NEVER point the generator's exhaust toward
combustible materials or in the direction of
open windows or doors.

NEVER refuel the engine while it is running;
stop the engine before refueling .

To prevent fire, clean any spilled fuel before
starting generator.

NEVER use this power generator near open
flames.

NEVER operate power generator on wet
surfaces, rain or snow.

To prevent electric shock, keep everyone
away from the power generator while it is
running.

The sum of the load current used at each
outlet should not exceed the nominal maximum
current rating printed on the side label.

The sum of the power used at each outlet
should not exceed the total rated power of the
generator printed on the side label.

To prevent electric shock, NEVER touch the
generator with wet hands.
(II) PREPARATION
NOTE: The following checks should be made each
time the generator is used.
Picture 1 - GroEtnding the Generator
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To prevent electric shock, ALWAYS ground the
generator before starting. See Picture 1.
Before starting, check to make sure there is
sufficient fuel in the tank. See Picture 2 .
Picture 2- heck ffi'uel in tne lliank
The fuel tank capacity is 3.2 gallons.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always fill to a
level lower than the top of the fuel filter. See
Picture 3.
Picture 3 -Avoid Overfilling
After filling the fuel tank, make sure the cap is
tightened securely. Clean any fuel that may
have spilled- onto the tank. See Picture 4.
Picture 4- Tighten the ap Securely
5.5HP, 3.2-GALL6N, GASOLINE POWERED
Before starting the generator, ALWAYS check to
make sure the engine oil is near the top of the
bottom lip of the oil fill hole. See Picture 5. This
generator uses SAE 10W-40 oil. ALWAYS use
clean oil when filling.
Add oil as necessary until it reaches the level
indicated by CD in Picture 5.
A WARNING: This generator has been shipped
without engine oil. Fill the generator with clean
SAE 1 OW-40 oil before starting. If the generator is
not filled with oil, it will not start.
Picture 5- Checking the IZ:ngine Oil
(Ill) STARTING THE ENGINE
DO NOT plug any device into the generator
before starting the engine. See Picture 6.
Picture 6 - Unplug all Devices
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1. Turn the fuel petcock to the "ON" position. See
Picture 7.
Picture 7 -Turn on the Fuel
ON
2. Turn the choke lever to "0" as shown in Picture 8.
Picture 8- Turn the Choke Lever
3. To start the engine, turn the engine switch to
the "ON" position. See Picture 9.
Picture 9- Turn on the Engine
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4. Grasping the handle, pull slowly on the recoil
starter until it is engaged, then pull briskly. See
Picture 10.
Picture 1 0- Pull on the Recoil Starter
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5. Allow the generator's engine to warm up.
6. Now, turn the choke lever back to its normal
position as shown in Picture 11.
11 - murn the Choke l..ever
(IV) CONNECTING AN
ELECTRICAL DEVICE TO
THE GENERATOR
1. To prevent the power cord of the electrical
device being powered from inadvertently
becoming unplugged, wind the power cord 2 or
3 turns around the frame of the generator. See
Picture 12.
2. ALWAYS check to see that the electrical
equipment to be powered is turned off before
plugging it into the generator's AC receptacle.
12- Secure the Cord
3. Be sure that the total load of the electrical
equipment to be powered is within the
generator's rated output.
4. Plug the power cord of the to be
powered into the AC receptacle on the
generator. See Picture 13.
13- in the Cord
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5. Check to make sure the voltmeter read 120V.
See Picture 14.
14 - Cheek the "ifoltrneter

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(V) STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Before stopping the generator, turn off the
electrical device being powered and unplug its
power cord from the generator's AC outlet. See
Picture 15.
15- Unplug all Devices
2. Turn the fuel petcock to the "OFF" position as
is shown in Picture 16.
16- murn Off the Fuel
5.5HP, 3.2-GAl..l..ON, GASOI..INE POWERED El..ECTRIC GENERATOR
3. Turn the generator's engine switch to "STOP".
See Picture 17.
Picture 17 - Stop the Engine
(VI) PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
e ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT: Replace after
every 20 hours.
1 . Place the generator on a level surface and
warm up the engine for several minutes.
Now, stop the engine.
2. Remove the oil fill cap. See Picture 18.
Picture 18 - Remove the Oil Fill Cap
3. Place an oil pan under the engine. Carefully,
remove the oil drain plug .and allow the oil to
drain completely. See Picture 18.
4. Check the drain plug, gasket, oil fill cap, and
0-ring for wear and/or damage. If any of these
items are excessively worn or damaged,
replace immediately.
CD Oil drain plug
Gasket
Oil fill cap with 0-ring
5. Replace oil drain plug. Torque the plug to 12.5
foot pounds-force.
6. Add SAE 1 OW-40 oil until it reaches the top of
lower lip. See Picture 19.
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Picture 19 -Add SAE 1 0\1\l-IJID il
ACAUTION: Be sure no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
AIR FILTER: Once per month or every 150
hours.
Picture 20 - Clean the Air Filter
1. Remove the air filter.
2. Wash the air filter gently in cleaning solvent.
3. Add a little motor oil to the filter.
4. Knead the filter to allow the oil to permeate the
sponge.
5. Gently squeeze out excess motor oil.
See Picture 20.
A CAUTION:
The engine should never run without the filter
element in place.
Be sure the filter element forms a good seal
with the air filter to prevent contaminants from
bypassing the filter.
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e SPARK PLUG: Replace after every 50 hours
of operation.
1. Remove the spark plug. See Picture21.
21 -Remove Spark
2. Remove carbon deposits with a stiff brush.
See Picture 22.
22-Remove Carbon Deposits
3. Check for discoloration of the spark plugs tip.
Normally, its color should be tan.
4. Check the spark plug gap. It should be set
between 0.028- 0.031 inch. See Picture 23.
23-Cheeking Spark Gag
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e MUFFLER SCREEN: Inspect and clean every
1 00 hours or once every 6 months.
1. Remove the muffler screen. See Picture 24.
CD Screw
Muffler screen
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24 - Remove l\/luffler Sereen
2. Remove the carbon deposits from the muffler
screen by using a wire brush. See Picture 25.
25- Clean the l\/luffler Sereen
3. Check the muffler screen, and replace it if
necessary.
4. Replace the muffler screen and tighten the
screw. See Picture 26.
26- Replace Muffler Sereen
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FUEL FILTER: Inspect and clean every three months or every 150 hours.
Ricture 27- Glean Euel Eilter J:XssembiM
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1. Stop the engine.
2. Turn the fuel petcock to the "OFF" position.
3. Remove the fuel filter assembly with a wrench.
4. Clean with solvent, dry, and replace fuel filter
assembly. Do not overtighten. See Picture 27.
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1 . Remove the fuel cap and filter.
2. Wash the fuel filter in solvent.
3. Wipe off and dry.
4. Insert into fuel tank and replace fuel cap.
See Picture 28.
5.5HP, 3.2-GALLON, GASOLINE POWERED ELECTRIC GENERATOR
{VII) SPECIFICATIONS
o DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 22.83 inch
Overall Height: 17.72 inch
Overall width: 16.34 inch
Net Weight: 95 lbs
o GENERATOR
Rated Output: 2200W
Maximum Output: 2500W
Safety Device: N.F.B.
Rated Frequency: 60Hz
Rated AC Voltage: 120V
Rated AC Current: 18A
Rated DC Voltage: 12V
Rated DC Current: 8.3A
o ENGINE
5.5HP, Air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHV gasoline powered
Displacement: 175 cc
Bore x Stroke: 2.68 x 1.97 inch
Full Fuel Tank Runtime: 9 hours
Fuel Requirements: Unleaded gasoline only
Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.2-gallon
Engine Oil Capacity: 1.25 pints or 20-ounces
Ignition system: TCI
Spark Plug Type: BPR4ES (NGK)
Spark Plug Gap: 0.7-0.8mm or0.028-0.031 inch
Noise Level: 70 dB measured at a distance of 23 feet (7m).
A. CAUTION: This generator can produce two 120V voltages simultaneously: However, when generating two
120V AC, make sure the sum of the output current and/or power do not exceed the rated output of the generator.
{VIII) TROUBLESHOOTING
o ENGINE WILL NOT START
1. No fuel is being supplied to generator's
combustion chamber.
No fuel in tank -7 fill fuel tank.
Clogged fuel line -7 clean the fuel line.
Foreign matter in fuel cock -7 clean the fuel
cock.
Clogged carburetor -7 clean the carburetor.
2. ALWAYS check oil level before starting the
generator.
Oil level is low -7 add engine oil.
3. Electrical system checks.
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The engine switch should be "ON" .
Spark plug is dirty or wet -7 remove carbon
buildup or wipe spark plug dry.
Faulty ignition system -7 consult dealer .
AC switch trips "OFF" -7 attached electrical
device is drawing too much of a load or
excessive current. Reduce the load on the
generator. If the generator turns off again,
consult dealer.
4. Causes for low compression in engine.
Worn piston and/or cylinder -7 consult dealer.
Loose cylinder head -7 tighten nuts properly.
Damaged gasket -7 replace gasket.
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SPARK PLUG
OIL GAUGE
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
DESCRIPTION MARK
TV/0-INIRE CONNECT
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{XI) PARTS LIST- MAIN UNIT
Item Description Qty Item Description Qty
1 Fuel Tank 1 39 Bracket, Muffler 1
2 Fuel Cap 1 40 Bolt, M6x16 1
3 Seal Gasket 1 41 Bracket, Muffler 1
4 Filter Basket 1 42 Washer 5 2
5 /Screw M6x12 2 43 Spring Washer 5 2
6 Fuel Gauge 1 44 Screw M5x12 2
7 Bolt M6x30 4 45 Nut M6 1
8 Washer 6 4 46 Bolt M6x12 1
9 Grommet, Rubber 4 47 Fuel Signal 1
10 Nut 4 48 Voltmeter 0-150V 1
11 Cradle 1 49 Power Signal 1
12 Bolt M6x16 4 50 Screw M3x35 4
13 Bolt M6x10 4 51 Nut, Circuit Breaker, 120V 2
14 Shield, Muffler 1 52 Nut, DC connector 2
15 Muffler 1 53 Screw M4 x12 2
16 Engine 1 54 Screw M4 x12 6
17 NutM8 4 55 Washer5 2
18 Mount, Vibration 45 4 56 NutM5 2
19 Nut,M8 4 57 Washer4 6
20 Housing, Engine Adapter 1 58 Bolt M5 x16 1
21 Washer 8 4 59 Assembly, DC connector 2
22 Spring Washer 8 4 60 Nut, Fuel Signal 2
23 Bolt M8x25 4 61 Engine Switch 1
24 Bolt M6x12 4 62 Outlet, 120V/15A 2
25 Spring Washer 6 4 63 Spring Washer 3 4
26 Washer 6 4 64 Nut M3 4
27 Fan 1 65 Circuit Breaker 2
28 Fan Retainer 1 66 Washer 3 2
29 Assemply, Rotor 1 67 Spring Washer 3 2
30 Bearing 6203 with Pin 1 68 NutM3 2
31 Assembly, Stator 1 69 Idle Control Switch 1
32 Carrier, Rear Bearing 1 70 Screw M3 x45 2
33 Washer 6 4 71 Capacitor 20 1.1 F 1
34 Spring Washer 4 72 Screw M5 x16 1
35 Bolt M6x100 4 73 Sleeve, Rubber, Bottom 2
36 Bolt M8x195 1 74 Housing, Panel 1
37 Cover, Bearing Carrier 1 75 Fuel Valve 1
38 Bolt M6x12 2
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5.5HP, 3.2-GALLON, GASOLINE POWERED ELECTRIC GENERATOR
Alton Industries Group, Ltd. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is free
from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Alton's option,
any defective product within 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty is not
transferable. It only covers damage resulting from defects in material or workmanship, and it
does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse,
accident or repairs attempted or made by other than qualified small engine repair technicians.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ALTON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
This warranty is limited to sales in the United States and Canada. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state.
Customer Service is available Monday through Friday between SAM -11 :30AM and 1PM- 4PM. To contact
us, please call 630-584-9373 CST.
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