Ryobi RGN3800A, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...LE GENERATOR SET OPERATOR S MANUAL Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling maintaining and operating this machine Subject to technical modifications RGN3800A ...

Page 2: ...Fig 3 OILCAP DIPSTICK RECOIL STARTER GRIP AIR FILTER CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE FUEL CAP FUEL TANK FUEL LEVEL GAUGE CIRCUIT BREAKER FUEL TANK FUEL CAP OIL CAP DIPSTICK CARBURETOR DRAIN SCREW OIL CAP DIPSTICK Fig 2 FUEL LEVEL GAUGE OIL FILL HOLE ...

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

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 CAP DIPSTICK ...

Page 5: ...s of the unit n This product is equipped with a spark arrestor in accordance with Australian requirements n Do not touch bare wire 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 wet weather n Empty fuel tank close fuel valve and restrain the unit...

Page 6: ...rom all types of combustible material n Do not operate the generator near hazardous material n Do not operate the generator at a petrol station n Do not touch the muffler or cylinder during or immediately 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 allow...

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 Fuel and its vapours are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface To reduce the ri...

Page 8: ...vicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed 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 precautions to avoid electrical shock DANGER To avoid death or serious personal injury do not attempt to operate this product until you re...

Page 9: ...EFUELING DO NOT OPERATE NEAR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS ELECTROCUTION CAN OCCUR IF GENERATOR IS USED IN RAIN SNOW OR NEAR WATER KEEP THIS UNIT DRY AT ALL TIMES 1 2 3 4 5 6 WARNING ENGINE OIL WARNING You must add oil before first operating the generator Always check the oil level before each operation The oil level should always register within the hatched area on the dipstick The unit is equipped with an...

Page 10: ...escribed 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 device operates properly 4 Plug in and turn on the next load 5 Again permit the generator to stabilise 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load Never add more loads than the generator capacity Tak...

Page 11: ...ne Engine Number UP177 Engine Type 4 Stroke air cooled OHV Gasoline Bore x Stroke mm 77 x 58 Displacement cc 270 Starting System recoil Fuel Type Unleaded fuel Lubrication oil SAE 10W 30 Engine Oil Volume l 1 0L Fuel Tank Capacity l 25 Max Output hp 9 0 Max Output rpm 3 000 Run Time Full Load 10 hrs Run Time Half Load 18 hrs Approvals CE Yes SAA Yes Euro Emission Yes Noise Level LpA dB A 72 Noise ...

Page 12: ...se can be used for operating appropriate appliances electrical lighting tools and motor loads RECOIL STARTER GRIP The recoil starter grip is used along with the engine switch to start the generator s engine DC TERMINALS The DC terminals may ONLY be used for charging 12 volt automotive type batteries The terminals are coloured red to identify the positive terminal and black to identify the negative...

Page 13: ...n of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS This generator is designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting appliances tools and motor loads BEFORE ...

Page 14: ...cables n Before connecting the battery charging cables to a battery that is installed in a vehicle disconnect the vehicle ground battery cable from the battery negative terminal n Connect the generator positive battery cable to the battery positive terminal n Connect the generator negative battery cable to the battery negative terminal n Connect the other ends of the generator battery cables to th...

Page 15: ... elements in the air filter unit n Replace the air filter cover and close latches to secure NOTE Do not run the generator without the air filter Rapid engine wear will result CHANGING ENGINE OIL See Figure 10 n Remove the oil cap dipstick n Place a container underneath the oil drainage plug to collect used oil as it drains n Unscrew the oil drainage plug and remove n Allow oil to drain completely ...

Page 16: ...O n Close the fuel valve n Remove the fuel line from the barb by squeezing the ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off n Install one end of a drain line over the barb and place the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch the fuel being drained from the tank n Open the fuel valve n When the fuel has drained from the tank close the fuel valve and reinstall fuel line on b...

Page 17: ...mulated to extend storage 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 Every 6 months or 100 hours of operation Every year or after 300 hours of operation Check Engine Oil n Change Engine Oil n n Check Air Filter n Clean Air Filter n Change Air Filter n C...

Page 18: ...ircuit breaker is OFF Item plugged in is defective Turn ON the AC circuit breaker Try a different item Generatormakesa sparkknock or pinging noise An occasional light knocking or pinging underheavyloadisnotacause for concern However if the knocking or pinging occurs under normal load at a steady engine speed the problem may be with the brand of unleaded fuel being used Switch to a different brand ...

Page 19: ...18 English WIRING DIAGRAM RGN3800A ...

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