DUROMAX DuroStar DS13000E, User Manual

Page 1: ...made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice 5800 Ontario Mills Pkwy Ontario CA 91764 USA www Duromaxpower com Call our Customer Care Team Toll Free 8 5pm PST Mon Fri 844 DuroMax User Manual REV DS13000E 07152020 ...

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Page 3: ...ing the Oil 22 Check the Gas Level 23 Starting the Generator 24 Starting the Generator 2 Shipping Braces 16 Wheel Kit Installation 17 Adding Oil 18 Adding Gasoline 19 Grounding the Generator 20 Grounding the Generator 20 Generator Setup 4 AC Usage 28 Connecting a Load to the Generator 30 Voltage Selector Switch 31 DC Usage 32 Using the Generator 3 ...

Page 4: ... Filter 40 Spark Plug Maintenance 42 Emptying the Gas Tank 44 Cleaning the Fuel Filter Cup 46 Storage and Transportation 47 Specifications 48 56 Basic Troubleshooting 48 Changing Inspecting the Carbon Brushes 51 Changing Inspecting the AVR 53 Maintenance and Care Warranty Troubleshooting 4 8 60 Contact Information ...

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Page 6: ...storm that knocks out power dewatering a flooded property or washing away a deck for the summer season Engines that are certified to comply with U S EPA emission regulations for SORE Small off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems EM Engine Modifications and TWC Three Way Catalyst if so equipped 6 STOP Please do ...

Page 7: ... can exceed 150 F 65 C Do not touch hot surfaces Pay attention to warning labels on the generator denoting hot parts of the machine Allow generator to cool several minutes after use before touching engine or areas which heat during use The safety alert symbol is used with one of the safety words DANGER CAUTION or WARNING to alert you of hazards Please pay attention to these hazard notices both in ...

Page 8: ...disconnect the spark plug WARNING This generator produces a powerful voltage which can result in electrocution ALWAYS ground the generator before using it see the Grounding the Generator portion of the PREPARlNG THE GENERATOR FOR USE section Generator should only be plugged into electrical devices either directly or with an extension cord NEVER connect to a building electrical system without a qua...

Page 9: ...In addition to the above safety notices please familiarize yourself with the safety and hazard markings on the generator GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES 9 ...

Page 10: ...nd the wood brace under the generator 1 Add gasoline The fuel cap is located on top of the fuel tank Fill the tank with fresh unleaded gasoline 87 octane or higher The tank is full when you see fuel in the bottom of the fuel filter cup DO NOT overfill the tank 3 Add oil The oil fill cap is located on the lower engine block to the right of the recoil start housing Remove the oil fill cap and fill w...

Page 11: ...ain power panel Turn the switch ON to allow power to the push button start 6 Connect devices Connect your devices to the receptacles on the front panel Start with the largest loads first 10 Start generator The push button start left side of the main power panel Press the button for 1 second to start the generator 8 Turn breaker on The breaker is located on the right side of the front power panel F...

Page 12: ...el tank 5 Power Panel Contains the start switch plugs meters and circuit breakers 6 Handles Longest handles of any DuroStar Model allow easy movement across any surface ad 7 Battery 12V DC 7ah Battery that powers the Electric Start System 8 Oil Fill and Dipstick Use to add or check the oil 9 Engine Switch Push Button start switch Press for 1 second to start the generator Hold for 3 seconds to stop...

Page 13: ...ngle phase AC current NEMA 14 50 18 120 240v 4 Prong Twist Lock Use to connect electrical devices that run 120 or 240 Volt 60Hz single phase AC current NEMA 14 30 19 120v 3 Prong GFCI Receptacle Use to connect electrical devices that run 120 Volt 60Hz single phase AC current NEMA 5 20 20 120v 3 Prong Twist Lock Use to connect electrical devices that run 120 Volt 60 Hz single phase AC current L5 30...

Page 14: ...ew Driver Oil Funnel w hose Spanner Spark Plug Wrench Plug Ends Phillips and slot blade screwdriver used for generator maintenance Used to add oil to the generator without messy spills Assorted wrenches used in generator maintenance and assembly Commonly 8mm 10mm 13mm and 15mm Used in spark plug maintenance inspection and installation Plug heads for the receptacles found on the generator are inclu...

Page 15: ...GENERATOR SETUP Proper setup of your generator will get you going as soon as possible while making sure you and your equipment are safe and cared for ...

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Page 17: ...ind the battery One side is connected to ground and the other end needs to be connected to the battery b Route the free end to the negative battery terminal 2 Connect the negative cable a Push the black rubber boot up the wire to expose the connector b Securely connect the free end of the battery cable to the negative battery terminal using the screw and nut from the battery with the screwdriver a...

Page 18: ...el or oil in the generator 1 Step 1 Remove Shipping Braces Remove braces a Completely remove each of the 4 bolts holding the orange metal brace in place b Remove the brace c Cut the nylon tie strap holding the wood brace in place d Grab the end of the second brace and pull it out e This piece is no longer needed and can be discarded 2 18 Note Shipping braces can be thrown away They will not be nee...

Page 19: ...ptional Install Handles Attach the handles to the brackets on the frame using the provided bolts and nuts Do not over tighten the handles it will prevent free movement 3 Install wheels a Insert wheel bolt through frame and secure with provided nut b Slide one wheel over each axle end and secure with the provided retaining pins 2 ...

Page 20: ...the engine s service life a Make sure the generator is on a level surface b Unscrew the oil filler dipstick cap from the engine c Using a funnel add the appropriate amount of oil into the crankcase You will know the crankcase is full when the oil level has reached the lower lip of the opening you have just poured the oil into d Replace oil filler cap 1 Step 3 Adding Oil Engine oil recommended SAE ...

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Page 22: ...altitude that differs from that at which this engine was certified for extended periods of time may increase emissions High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to the carburetor If you always operate your generator at altitudes above 5 000 feet 1 500 meters have a dealer perform this carburetor modification This engine when operated at high altitude with the carburetor m...

Page 23: ...e are still steps you should take to prepare it for operation each time you use it IMPORTANT At this point you should be familiar with the procedures described in the first portion of this section entitled GENERATOR SETUP If you have not yet read this section go back and read it now ...

Page 24: ...ck cap c With a dry cloth wipe the oil off of the stick on the inside of the cap d Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the cap and then remove again There should now be oil on the stick If there is no oil on the stick or oil only at the very end of the stick you should add oil until the engine crankcase is filled see Adding Oil portion of the Maintenance section e Be sure to replace the c...

Page 25: ...ister with less than 1 3 fuel tank full 1 Step 2 Check the gas level WARNING Gasoline and gasoline fumes are highly flammable Do not fill tank near an open flame Always allow engine to cool for several minutes before refueling DO NOT overfill fuel tank Fuel expands when shaken or heated ALWAY leave 11 2 space or more at the top of the tank ALWAYS use fresh fuel or stabilized fuel Old gasoline olde...

Page 26: ... top center of the main power panel Turn the switch ON to allow power to the push button start 4 Turn idle control OFF When the engine starts allow the engine switch to return to the ON position 3 STARTING THE GENERATOR Starting the Generator Turn gas valve on The gas valve is located above the recoil start on the bottom of the fuel tank Rotate the valve clockwise to the vertical position to turn ...

Page 27: ...nds before operating the starter again Start the Generator The push button start left side of the main power panel Press the button for 1 second and release to start the generator 5 Turn breaker ON Connect The breaker is located on the right side of the front power panel Flip the breaker up to allow power to flow to the receptacles Connect your devices to the receptacles on the front panel Start w...

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Page 29: ...re still steps you should take to prepare it for operation each time you use it IMPORTANT At this point you should be familiar with the procedures described in the first portion of this section entitled GENERATOR SETUP If you have not yet read this section go back and read it now ...

Page 30: ...d the rated wattage of the generator itself To calculate the total wattage requirement of the electrical devices you wish to connect find the rated or running wattage of each device This number should be listed somewhere on the device or in its instruction manual If you cannot find this wattage you may calculate it by multiplying the Voltage requirement by the Amperage drawn Watts Volts x Amps If ...

Page 31: ...ectric drill 600 900 Television 500 0 Deep freezer 500 800 Garage door opener 480 600 Stereo 400 0 Box fan 300 600 Clock radio 300 0 Security system 180 0 DVD Player 100 0 Common light bulb 75 0 CAUTION The generator can only run at its surge wattage capacity for a very short time Connect only electrical devices requiring a rated running wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of the gener...

Page 32: ...nnected the 240v receptacle Plug in devices Turn breaker on Turn on connected devices Plug in devices to the appropriate receptacle When using the generator in 120 240v mode balance the load as closely as possible Placing more load on one side of the circuit will reduce the breaker trip period Flip the circuit breaker up to the on position to allow power to the receptacles Start or turn on applian...

Page 33: ...ctrical device See table below for recommended cords based on the power requirement of the electrical device DEVICE REQUIREMENTS WIRE GAUGE BY LENGTH ft AMPS WATTS 120 240V 10 25 50 100 150 5 600 1200 18 16 14 12 10 10 1200 2400 16 14 12 10 8 15 1800 3600 14 12 10 8 6 20 2400 4800 12 10 8 6 4 25 3000 6000 10 8 6 4 4 30 3600 7200 8 6 4 4 NR 40 4800 9600 6 4 4 NR NR 50 6000 1200 4 4 2 NR NR NR NOT R...

Page 34: ...is receptacle USING THE GENERATOR CONTINUED DC Usage Start the generator Connect the 12v appliance The push button start left side of the main power panel Press the button for 1 second and release to start the generator Use the standard 12v automotive plug to connect to chargers tools appliances and more 1 2 34 ...

Page 35: ...ide usable power Turn on the idle control when using intermittent loads like power tools and air compressors 1 Idle Control Usage WARNING Power is unusable when idle control is engaged DO NOT use the idle control function when using the generator for backup house power Idle control function will cause massive fluctuations in voltage and hertz Low amperage loads may not trigger the idle up function...

Page 36: ...equency in Hertz American power is 60 Hz 10 Displays the current running time in Hours Hold down the MODE button to reset Displays the total running time in Hours Frequency 2 Hours Running 3 Hours Total 4 Voltage 1 When the generator is started the display when read the current voltage Press the MODE button to cycle through the multimeter functions 36 ...

Page 37: ...nce and storage of your generator is essential to ensure trouble free use of your generator when you need it By following the maintenance and care requirements you can keep your generator running smooth and efficient for years to come 37 ...

Page 38: ... instruction manual Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion be careful when working around gasoline Use only a nonflammable solvent not gasoline to clean parts Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from all fuel related parts SERVICE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD BEFORE E...

Page 39: ...MAINTENANCE LOG Date Generator Hours Maintenance Performed 39 ...

Page 40: ...Unscrew the oil filler dipstick cap c With a dry cloth wipe the oil off of the stick on the inside of the cap d Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the cap and then remove again There should now be oil on the stick If there is no oil on the stick or oil only at the very end of the stick you should add oil until the engine crankcase is filled see Adding Oil portion of the Maintenance secti...

Page 41: ...nated with water or dirt Remove drain plug Drain oil Replace drain plug Using a 10 mm hex wrench unscrew the oil drain plug which is located on the crankcase underneath the oil filler dipstick cap Allow all the oil to drain from the generator Drain oil into an approved oil disposal container Contact your local auto parts store for information on oil disposal Replace the oil drain plug and tighten ...

Page 42: ...less air to enter the engine or dirty air to enter the engine causing overheating and engine wear MAINTENANCE AND CARE CONTINUED Cleaning the air filter Open filter cover Remove filter element Wipe out filter casing Unhinge the clasps at the top and bottom of the air cleaner cover Remove the sponge like elements from the casing Wipe the dirt from inside the empty air cleaner casing 1 2 3 42 ...

Page 43: ... and replace the cover 7 43 Wash filter element Wash the sponge like elements in household dish detergent and warm water 4 Dry filter element Allow the elements to dry completely 5 6 Add engine oil to elements Soak the dry elements in a small amount of engine oil Ring out any excess oil ...

Page 44: ...plug threads Spark Plug Maintenance Remove spark plug cap Remove spark plug Inspect spark plug Pull on the spark plug cap to remove it Unscrew the spark plug from the generator using the spark plug wrench included with this product Visually inspect the spark plug If it is cracked or chipped discard and replace with a new spark plug We recommend using a F6RTC spark plug such as NGK BPR5ES 1 2 3 MAI...

Page 45: ...nd re gap Replace spark plug Replace spark plug cap If you are re using the spark plug use a wire brush to clean any dirt from around the spark plug base and then re gap the spark plug Screw the spark plug back into its place on the generator using the spark plug wrench Replace the spark plug cap 5 6 7 45 ...

Page 46: ... Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Remove the fuel filter cup see Removing the Fuel Filter Cup earlier in this section Empty the fuel filter cup of any fuel 1 2 3 CAUTION Do not store fuel from one season to another Gasoline sold at the pump today contains additives such as ethanol that even when stored properly may damage the fuel system components MAINTENANCE AND CARE CONTINUED 46 ...

Page 47: ...lve to the ON position Drain all the gas from the generator 4 Shut fuel valve off Replace fuel filter cup Store emptied gas Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Reinstall the fuel filter cup Store the emptied gasoline in a suitable place and add fuel stabilizer to keep fuel fresh and usable 5 6 7 47 ...

Page 48: ...ion 1 Cleaning the fuel filter cup Remove fuel filter cup Clean filter cup Replace fuel filter cup Unscrew the fuel filter cup from the fuel valve using a wrench Turn the valve towards you to unscrew Clean the cup of all sediment using a rag or brush Reinstall the fuel filter cup 2 3 4 48 ...

Page 49: ... unit to run 3 5 minutes 3 Turn off the fuel valve 4 Allow the unit to stall out 5 Turn off the key 6 Add fuel stabilizer to the gas remaining in the tank 7 Store If you do not plan to start the unit for longer than 30 days 1 Turn off the main breaker 2 Allow the unit to run 3 5 minutes 3 Turn off the fuel valve 4 Allow the unit to stall out 5 Turn off the key 6 Drain the fuel tank See Emptying th...

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Page 51: ...TROUBLESHOOTING This section of the manual is to help you troubleshoot problems with your generator 51 ...

Page 52: ... Move generator to a level surface Oil is low Add change oil Engine runs but there is no electrical output Circuit Breaker is Off Turn on circuit breaker Wiring connection is bad Replace extension cord s Device connected to generator is malfunctioning Disconnect malfunctioning device Generator runs but does not support all electrical devices con nected Generator is overloaded Disconnect 1 or more ...

Page 53: ...bon brushes are wearable parts and should be inspected every 250 running hours Remove generator cover Remove bolt from brush Disconnect AVR wires Remove the 2 bolts of the generator cover then pull the cover off the generator Remove the bolt holding the carbon brush Remove the two wires from the AVR on the carbon brush 1 2 3 53 ...

Page 54: ...ush Install new carbon brush with bolt 4 Connect AVR wires Insert and connect the 2 wires from the AVR be sure to connect and correctly 5 6 Replace generator cover Replace the back cover of the generator and secure with the 2 bolts TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED 54 ...

Page 55: ...or If the generator is overheated or overloaded the AVR may be damaged and require replacement Remove generator cover Remove AVR bolts Disconnect AVR wire clip Remove the 2 bolts of the generator cover then pull the cover off the generator Remove the 2 bolts holding the AVR Disconnect the wire clip 1 2 3 55 ...

Page 56: ...to connect and correctly 7 Disconnect wires from brush Remove the 2 wires from the AVR on the carbon brush 4 Install new AVR Install the new AVR with the 2 bolts 5 6 Reconnect wires to brush Reconnect the wire clip Changing Inspecting the AVR Continued TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED 56 ...

Page 57: ...Replace generator cover Replace the back cover of the generator and secure with the 2 bolts 8 57 ...

Page 58: ...on Ignitor CONTROL PANEL Energy saving Switch AVR Current Transformer Charger LED Battery Switch Fuel Solenoid Valve Stepping Motor Engine O Protection Switch 1 Oil Sensor Ignition Coil Oil Protector Protection Switch 2 V F T Charger Spark Plug DC Winding 黄 Fuse P 发电机 Y G ...

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