Ryobi RGN1200A, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...E GENERATOR SET OPERATOR S MANUAL RGN1200A Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling maintaining and operating this machine Subject to technical modific...

Page 2: ...Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 3 OIL CAP DIPSTICK RECOIL STARTER GRIP AIR FILTER CHOKE LEVER FUEL CAP CIRCUIT BREAKER FUEL TANK FUEL CAP OIL CAP DIPSTICK OIL FILL HOLE CARBURETOR DRAIN SCREW OIL CAP DIPSTICK Fig 2 F...

Page 3: ...2 Fig 6 ON OFF ON OFF Fig 8 Fig 7 AIR FILTER RECOIL STARTER GRIP FUEL VALVE Fig 9 CHOKE LEVER TO START CHOKE CLOSED TO RUN CHOKE OPEN LATCHES CHOKE LEVER TO START CHOKE CLOSED LATCHES...

Page 4: ...3 21 2 Fig 10 ON OFF Fig 11 Fig 12 Fig 13 ON OFF ON OFF SPARK PLUG CAP SPARK PLUG FUEL LINE FUEL VALVE BARB FUEL VALVE O RING FILTER SEDIMENT CUP OIL DRAINAGE PLUG...

Page 5: ...or receptacles n Do not use the generator with electrical cords which are worn frayed bare or otherwise damaged n Before storing allow the engine to cool n Do not operate the generator in rain snow or...

Page 6: ...diately after use they are HOT and will cause burn injury n Do not connect to a building s electrical system unless a transfer switch has been properly installed by a qualified electrician n Do not al...

Page 7: ...d to observe safe practices can result in electric shock Running the generator gives off carbon monoxide an odourless colourless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death...

Page 8: ...ormed only by a qualified service technician For service contact your nearest AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts WARNING Observe all normal safety...

Page 9: ...The unit is equipped with an oil sensor which will automatically shut off the engine if oil level falls below a safe limit HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch the muffler or aluminium cylinder of the eng...

Page 10: ...scribed later in this manual 2 Plug in and turn on the first load preferably the largest load highest wattage you have 3 Permit the generator output to stabilise engine runs smoothly and attached devi...

Page 11: ...Engine Number UP154 Engine Type 4 Stroke air cooled OHV Gasoline Bore x Stroke mm 54 x 38 Displacement cc 87 Starting System recoil Fuel Type Unleaded fuel Lubrication oil SAE 10W 30 Engine Oil Volum...

Page 12: ...orhasthefollowingsinglephase 50Hzoutlets one 230 Volt AC 15 Amp receptacle These can be used for operating appropriate appliances electrical lighting tools and motor loads RECOIL STARTER GRIP The reco...

Page 13: ...l injury APPLICATIONS This generator is designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting appliances tools and motor loads BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT Position the generat...

Page 14: ...enerator n Start the engine refer to STARTING THE ENGINE section NOTE Do not start the vehicle while the battery charging cable is connected and the generator is running The vehicle or the generator m...

Page 15: ...lowing the instructions in the Checking Adding Oil section n Reinstall the oil cap dipstick NOTE Used oil should be disposed of at an approved disposal site See your local oil retailer for more inform...

Page 16: ...fuel being drained from the tank n Open fuel valve n When the fuel has drained from the tank close the fuel valve and reinstall fuel line on barb DRAINING THE CARBURETOR See Figure 2 n Turn the engine...

Page 17: ...torage life For recommendations contact your nearest authorised service center MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before each use After 1st month or 20 hours of operation Every 3 months or 50 hours of operation Eve...

Page 18: ...cuit breaker is OFF Item plugged in is defective Turn ON the AC circuit breaker Try a different item Generator makes a spark knock or pinging noise An occasional light knocking or pinging underheavylo...

Page 19: ...18 English WIRING DIAGRAM RGN1200A...

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