• Some electric motors, such as inductiontypes, requireabout
threetimes more watts of powerfor starting than for running.
This surge of power lasts only a few seconds when starting
such motors. Makesureto allowfor highstartingwattagewhen
selectingelectricaldevicesto connectto the generator:
1. Figurethewatts neededto start thelargest motor.
2. Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected
loads.
TheWattageReferenceGuideis providedto assist in determining
howmany itemsthe generatorcan operateat onetime.
2.7 WATTAGEREFERENCEGUIDE
NOTE:
Allfigures are approximate. See data labelon appliancefor
wattage requirements.
Device.......................................... RunningWatts
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)................................. 1700
*Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)................................. 3800
*Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)................................. 6000
Battery Charger(20 Amp) .................................... 500
Belt Sander (3") ........................................... 1000
Chain Saw............................................... 1200
Circular Saw (6-1/2") ................................. 800 to 1000
*Clothes Dryer (Electric) .................................... 5750
*Clothes Dryer (Gas) ........................................ 700
*Clothes Washer .......................................... 1150
Coffee Maker ............................................. 1750
*Compressor (1 HP) ....................................... 2000
*Compressor (3/4 HP)...................................... 1800
*Compressor (1/2 HP)...................................... 1400
Ourling Iron ............................................... 700
*Dehumidifier.............................................. 650
Disc Sander (9")........................................... 1200
EdgeTrimmer.............................................. 500
Electric Blanket............................................. 400
Electric NailGun........................................... 1200
Electric Range(per element).................................. 1500
Electric Skillet............................................. 1250
*Freezer.................................................. 700
*Furnace Fan(3/5 HP)....................................... 875
*Garage Door Opener.................................. 500 to 750
Hair Dryer ............................................... 1200
Hand Drill .......................................... 250to 1100
HedgeTrimmer............................................. 450
Impact Wrench............................................. 500
Iron .................................................... 1200
*Jet Pump ................................................ 800
Lawn Mower ............................................. 1200
Light Bulb................................................. 100
Microwave Oven..................................... 700 to 1000
*Milk Cooler.............................................. 1100
Oil Burner on Furnace........................................ 300
Oil Fired Space Heater(140,000 Btu)............................ 400
Oil Fired Space Heater(85,000 Btu) ............................. 225
Oil Fired Space Heater(30,000 Btu) ............................. 150
*Paint Sprayer,Airless (1/3 HP)................................ 600
PaintSprayer,Airless (handheld) ............................... 150
Radio ............................................... 50 to 200
*Refrigerator .............................................. 700
Slow Cooker............................................... 200
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)............................... 2800
*Submersible Pump (1 HP) .................................. 2000
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)................................. 1500
*Sump Pump....................................... 800to 1050
*Table Saw (10") ................................... 1750 to 2000
Television........................................... 200 to 500
Toaster........................................... 1000 to 1650
WeedTrimmer ............................................. 500
* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices.
2.8 BEFORESTARTINGTHEGENERATOR
Prior to operatingthe generator,engine oil and gasolinewill need
to beadded,asfollows:
2.8.1 ADD/NGENG/NEO/L
All oil should meet minimum American PetroleumInstitute(API)
Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special additives. Select
the oil's viscosity grade according to the expected operating
temperature(alsoseechart).
• Above40° F,useSAE30
• Below40° Fand downto 10° F,use 10W-30
• Below 10° F,usesynthetic 5W-30
mEm
7I
°F -20 -!0 O 10 20 32 40 60 80 leo
oc-3'o -_o -;o ; 1'0 2'0 3'o 4?
Temperature Range of Expected Use
,&,CAUTION!
_t ny attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine
failure.
• Place generatoron a level surface (not to exceed15° in any
direction).
• Cleanareaaroundoil fill and removeoil fill cap.
• Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening until it
reaches the full mark. Stop filling occasionally to check oil
level. Engineoil is full when levelis up to thethreads of the oil
fill plug (Figure9).
• Installoil fill cap andfinger tightensecurely.
• Checkengineoil level beforestarting eachtime thereafter.
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