2. Specifications
2-1
GASOLINE MODELS
BGE NHE
GENERATOR: 4-Pole Revolving Field, Self-Excited, Electronically Regulated, 1-Phase
Power (watts) 4000 5000 4000 6500 5000
Frequency (Hertz) 60 50 60 50
Voltage 120 120
110/220
or
120/240
120
110/220
or
120/240
Current (amperes) 33.3 41.7
36.4/18.2 or
33.3/16.7
54.2
45.5/22.7 or
41.7/20.8
Speed (RPM) 1800 1800 1500 1800 1500
FUEL CONSUMPTION:
No load gph (l/h)
Half load gph (l/h)
Full load gph (l/h)
0.4 (1.5)
0.6 (2.3)
0.8 (3.0)
0.4 (1.5)
0.7 (2.6)
1.0 (3.8)
0.3 (1.1)
0.5 (1.9)
0.8 (3.0)
0.4 (1.5)
0.7 (2.6)
1.3 (4.9)
0.4 (1.5)
0.7 (2.6)
1.0 (3.8)
ENGINE: 2-Cylinder Opposed, 4-Cycle, Spark-Ignited, Side-Valve, Air Cooled
Bore 3.250 inches (83 mm) 3.563 inches (90 mm)
Stroke 2.875 inches (73 mm) 3.000 inches (76 mm)
Displacement 48 inches
3
(782 cc) 60 inches
3
(980 cc)
Compression Ratio 7.0 : 1 7.0 : 1
Oil Capacity (with filter)* 3.5 quarts (3.3 l) 3.5 quarts (3.3 l)
Intake Valve Clearance (Cold) 0.005 inches (0.13 mm) 0.005 inches (0.13 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (Cold) 0.013 inches (0.33 mm) 0.013 inches (0.33 mm)
Spark Plug Gap 0.025 inches (0.64 mm) 0.025 inches (0.64 mm)
Spark Plug Tightening Torque 8 lbs-ft (10 N-m) 8 lbs-ft (10 N-m)
Ignition Timing
(electronic ignition)
12° BTDC,
non-adjustable
12° BTDC,
non-adjustable
CONTROL AND CRANKING SYSTEM: 12 VDC
Nominal Battery Voltage 12 volts 12 volts
Minimum Battery Cold Cranking
Capacity: Above/Below Freezing
360/450 amperes 360/450 amperes
Fuse F1 (control circuit) 5 amperes 5 amperes
Fuse F2 (autochoke/fuel pump) 10 amperes mini-bayonet 10 amperes mini-bayonet
WEIGHT: 216 lb (98 kg) 230 lb (105 kg)
* -See
Periodic Maintenance
for oil filling instructions.