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Item # GEN85KIDF Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator  

 

 

 

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS 

 
What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions 

 

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations 
that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when operating or cleaning tools and equipment. 
 
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

 

 

 

 

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential 

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this 

symbol to avoid possible injury or death. 

 

 

 

 

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation 
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, 

if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, 
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

 

 

 

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a  

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may  
result in property damage.

 

 

2 YEAR LIMITED EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY 

 

 
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA EMISSION STANDARDS UNDER 40 CFR 1054.625 .The emission-related limited warranty is valid for two (2) 
years. Keep the purchase receipt and mail in the product registration card for proof of purchase. Buffalo Corp limits emission-related warranty 

repairs to authorized service centers for owners located within 100 miles of an authorized service center. For owners located more than 100 
miles from an authorized service center, Buffalo Corp will, in its sole discretion, either pay for shipping costs to and from an authorized service 
center, provide for a service technician to come to the owner to make the warranty repair, or pay for the repair to be made at a local non-
authorized service center. The provisions of this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states, excluding the states with high-altitude areas 
identified in 40 CFR part 1068, Appendix III. 

 
To exercise this warranty, DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER. Instead, call Customer Service toll free at 1-866-460-9436 (email address 
info@buffalotools.com) and you will be instructed on where to take the engine for warranty service. Take the generator and proof of purchase 
(your receipt) to the repair facility recommended by the Customer Service Representative. The warranty does not extend to generators damaged 
or affected by fuel contamination, accidents, neglect, misuse, unauthorized alterations, use in an application for which the product was not 

designed and any other modifications or abuse.  
 

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  

(30 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial and Rental Purpose)

 

 

Generators are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 YEAR from date of original purchase. Buffalo 
Corp. is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of this product. Any implied warranties are limited to 
1 YEAR as stated, or as otherwise stated, in this written limited warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. Buffalo Corp will repair or replace, at its 
discretion, any part that is proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use during the 1 YEAR warranty period. Warranty 
repairs or replacements will be made without charge for parts or labor. Parts replaced during warranty repairs will be considered as part of the 

original product and will have the same warranty period as the original product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have 
other rights that vary state to state. 
 

Summary of Contents for GEN85KIDF

Page 1: ...website http www buffalotools com or call customer service at 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time A copy of the sales receipt is required IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BE...

Page 2: ...not for use with gasoline ethanol blends with over 15 ethanol Do not use E85 fuel 3 600 RPM USB Port Battery Cable Included Used for Electric Start Battery Power Pack sold separately Mobility Kit Not...

Page 3: ...il Level 13 Step 2 Verify Gas Level 13 Step 3 Ground The Generator 14 STARTING THE GENERATOR 15 USING THE GENERATOR 16 AC Usage 16 DC Usage 17 USB Usage 17 INVERTER GENERATOR 18 BREAK IN PERIOD 18 STO...

Page 4: ...ian to come to the owner to make the warranty repair or pay for the repair to be made at a local non authorized service center The provisions of this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states exc...

Page 5: ...is generator to provide power for emergency medical equipment or life support devices Carbon Monoxide Gas When in operation the exhaust from this generator contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas Carbo...

Page 6: ...l tank cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the fuel tank Avoid spilling fuel Do not fill the fuel tank above the upper limit line Gasoline may expand during operation Do not fill to the t...

Page 7: ...Item GEN85KIDF Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 7...

Page 8: ...Item GEN85KIDF Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 8 In addition to the previously described safety information familiarize yourself with all safety and hazard placards on this generator...

Page 9: ...included STOP If there are missing items call 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time for customer service Item List DC connector wires for charging 12 Volt automotive type batteries Spar...

Page 10: ...lt DC Outlet 11 DC Circuit Protector 12 USB Port 13 Alert Indicator 14 Engine Power Switch 15 Economy Switch 16 LP gas inlet 17 Carburetor Choke Lever 18 Power Supply Port 19 120 240 Volt RV Outlet 20...

Page 11: ...OST OVERFLOWING TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE GENERATOR WILL NOT START DOUBLE CHECK THAT THE OIL LEVEL IS COMPLETELY FULL AND ALMOST OVERFLOWING This generator requires engine oil to function Engine oil is a...

Page 12: ...el tank cap may be tight and difficult to unscrew 3 Slowly add fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating 87 or higher to the fuel tank Be careful not to fill the fuel tank above the upper limit li...

Page 13: ...crankcase before each use to ensure that there is sufficient quantity 1 Verify that this generator is on a level surface 2 Unscrew the oil filler dipstick cap from the engine 3 With a dry cloth wipe...

Page 14: ...th an octane rating of 87 or higher Never use old and or contaminated gasoline Never use a mixture of oil and gasoline Avoid getting dirt and or water in the fuel tank Never store generator for extend...

Page 15: ...engine 2 Confirm that this generator is properly grounded See Ground the Generator section of this manual 3A If using gasoline select GAS LP switch to GAS then turn the fuel switch to the on position...

Page 16: ...l have a total wattage less than or equal to the rated wattage for the generator This generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time Connect electrical devices requiring a rated...

Page 17: ...r several minutes after it has been started before plugging in a USB cable for charging Engine Overload Indicator Light If the engine overload indicator light comes on the generator s wattage amperage...

Page 18: ...an avoid small engine problems if you follow the break in procedure below Because the pistons and rings wear into the engine s walls small pieces of metal can flake off into the oil It s important to...

Page 19: ...200 NR 500 300 200 125 7 5 900 1800 NR 350 200 125 100 10 1200 2400 NR 250 150 100 50 15 1800 3600 NR 150 100 65 NR 20 2400 4800 175 125 75 50 NR 25 3000 6000 150 100 60 NR NR 30 3600 7200 125 65 NR N...

Page 20: ...reduce air pollution Perform maintenance checks and procedures according to the schedule in Figure 7 Never perform maintenance procedures while this generator is running Allow this generator to cool...

Page 21: ...urs of operation then the oil should be changed following the first 20 hours of operation Subsequently the oil should be changed every 6 months or for every 100 hours of use or when the oil has become...

Page 22: ...g If it is cracked and or chipped discard and install a new spark plug F6RTC spark plug such as NGK BPR6ES is recommended 4 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a gauge The gap should be 0 031 0...

Page 23: ...Care section Turn the fuel valve to the off position Disconnect the spark plug Do not obstruct any ventilation openings Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it Store this generator in a c...

Page 24: ...off Pull the fuel line off The carburetor will slide off Turn the carburetor upside down and remove the 10mm bolt on the bottom of the bowl Remove the pin that holds the float on Pull the float up Ins...

Page 25: ...ng Remove two screws on AVR from back of generator Turn it around to see the backside Adjust the small brass screw with a flat jewelers screwdriver Have a voltmeter attached to determine the output 12...

Page 26: ...Item GEN85KIDF Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 26 PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 27: ...cket 1 15 B07020006047 Washer 6 4 50 B02210401227 Screw M4 25 8 16 B01310602067 Flange Bolt M6 20 4 51 B05210401607 Screw ST4 16 3 17 21010412900001 Oil Overflow Valve 1 52 22030410900000 Switch 1 18...

Page 28: ...Item GEN85KIDF Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 28 ENGINE PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 29: ...0133060166B Flange Bolt M6 16 2 66 27030129002004 Carburetor Assy 1 22 24010423003000 Ignition Coil 1 67 37020128001000 Carburetor Gasket 1 23 B04281015026 Flange Nut M10 1 5 1 68 37010128001000 Carbu...

Page 30: ...Item GEN85KIDF Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 30 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 31: ...onsible for presenting your small off road engine to a Buffalo Corp distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists The warranty repairs shall be completed in a reasonable amount o...

Page 32: ...ffalo Corp will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non exempted add on or modified part 11 The manufacturer issuing the warranty shall provide any documents th...

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