Kodiak SGA1900HX Manual
GASOLINE POWERED PORTABLE GENERATORS
GENERATRICE PORTATIVE A ESSENCE
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
KODIAK MODEL (S):
SGA1900HX
SGA2800HX
SGB4000HX (S)
SGB5500HX (S)
SGB7000HX (S)
JOHN BROOKS COMPANY LIMITED
TORONTO - MONTREAL - CALGARY - EDMONTON - VANCOUVER
COMPAGNIE JOHN BROOKS LTEE
TORONTO - MONTREAL - CALGARY - EDMONTON - VANCOUVER
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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Kodiak Model(s): SGA 1900HX, SGA 2800HX
SGB 4000HX (S), SGB 5500HX (S), SGB 7200HX (S)
GASOLINE POWERED PORTABLE GENERATORS
Dear Customer:
You are now the proud owner of a Kodiak generator. Kodiak generators are carefully
designed and manufactured to give you safe, dependable and long lived service. To
obtain the best use of your generator, please read and understand this manual as well
as the Honda Engine Owner’s Manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
Similar to all mechanical products, your machine will occasionally require routine
maintenance. This manual and the Honda Owner’s manual should be read carefully
before operating or performing any adjustments or maintenance on your machine.
This manual as well as the Honda Owner’s manual should be considered a permanent
part of the generator and should always remain with the unit.
All information contained in this manual reflects the latest product data at the time of
publication. Specifications are subject to change without prior notification or obligation.
Features
SGA1900 SGA2800 SGB4000 SGB5500 SGB7000
Honda, OHV Engine ●●●●●
Full Frame Protection ●●●●●
Oil Alert ●●●●●
Automatic Idle Control ●●●
Voltmeter
●●●
Voltage Regulator ●●●●●
DC Output ●●●
Non-Fuse Breaker ●●●●●
Optional Electric Start ●●●
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Specifications
SXA1900 SXA2800
Engine: Model GX120 GX160
HP 4 5.5
Tank Capacity (l) 2.5 3.6
Operating Hours
Alternator 3.3 3.0
AC Output 120V 120V
Maximum Output 1950W 2800W
Maximum Amps 16.25A 23.3A
Rated Output 1600W 2400W
Rated Amps 13.3A 20A
DC Output N/A N/A
Max. Amps (DC) - -
Max. Output (DC) - -
Dimensions
(inches) 21.8X16.6X15.3 21.6X16.3X15.9
Dry Weight (lbs.) 63 76
Specifications are subject to change without notification
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAREFUL OPERATION IS YOUR BEST INSUNANCE AGAINST ACCIDENT! Read
carefully and understand this section before operating your generator. All operators, no
matter how much experience they have had, should read this and other manuals
included with your machine. It is the owner’s obligation to instruct all operators in safe
operation.
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment
damage if instructions are not followed.
Indicates that equipment or property damage can result if
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION:
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instructions are not followed.
NOTICE:
Ventilated
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Read this manual and the Honda Owner’s manual carefully before
using your new generator - KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT!!!
DO NOT operate generator in the rain or with wet hands. If you ignore
this condition, you may suffer severe electric shock.
REFUELING
•DO NOT refuel the generator while it is in operation or still hot.
•DO NOT refuel while smoking or near flames, pilot lights, sparking
electrical devices, etc. (e.g. power tools, welders, or grinders)
•Unit should be refueled in a well lighted area.
•Avoid spillage
•DO NOT operate this generator with any other fuel except gasoline.
DO NOT operate generator near inflammable products.
DO NOT operate in areas with poor ventilation where vapors may be trapped.
(i.e. inside a room or tunnel)
•Engine exhaust gases are dangerous - the exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless, and
invisible gas. The exhaust gases will endanger lives.
DO NOT connect the unit to a commercial power line.
DO NOT operate any generators with missing or broken parts. Contact your
dealer for replacement parts.
A ground should be used in damp or highly conductive locations.
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DO NOT operate with extensions, power cords or any other electrical
equipment, which is damaged or defective. Never operate any electrical
equipment with damaged or defective cords.
CAUTION: Operate your unit only on a firm supporting surface.
Fill Engine with oil.
Notice
Do not cover the unit while in operation. It could cause overheating and
result in equipment damage.
Notice
Notice For storage, do not cover unit until the engine has cooled completely.
Notice: Ambient temperature should not exceed 100oF/40oC.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
(Read and understand the Honda Engine Owner’s Manual)
●Check and fill engine with recommended engine oil to the proper level.
●Change oil if it becomes dirty or discolored. Oil capacity at upper level mark on the
oil dipstick: see attached Honda owner’s manual.
●Remove the tank cap and check the fuel level. If fuel level is low, refill with unleaded
automotive gasoline.
OPERATION
●Starting the engine:
(a) Read Honda Engine manual.
(b) Open fuel cock.
(c) Set choke lever towards the “close” position when engine is cold. If
engine is warm, choke lever should be moved to the “Open” position.
(d) Set the engine switch to the “run” position.
(e) Pull on starter rope with a fast steady pull to start the engine.
(f) After engine has started, move the choke lever back gradually to reach
the “Open” position.
(g) Once the engine is running at normal speed, useable AC power is
available.
●Applying AC load (single voltage type)
(a) Place generator’s “no fuse breaker” switch in the “off” position.
(b) Start engine (Please refer to the Honda Owner’s Manual.)
(c) Allow the engine to warm up for 2 - 3 minutes before connecting tools
or appliances.
(d) Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the “AC receptacle”.
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(e) Place generator’s “no fuse breaker switch” in the “on” position.
Be sure to ground the generator if the connected electrical equipment is
grounded.
CAUTION: When the generator is overloaded or a short circuit is made,
the ‘no-fuse breaker” switch will stop the engine to protect the
circuit automatically. If the “no-fuse breaker” switch trips
during operation, the generator is either over loaded or the
appliance is defective.
Check the appliance and/or generator for overloading or
defect, make necessary corrections or repairs before use.
●Dual voltage type (SGB4000HX (S), SGB5500HX (S) SGB7000HX (S) only)
(a) Select the voltage using the “select” switch in accordance with the
electrical appliance. Refer to table below.
(b) Operate in the same way as single voltage type.
TABLE 1
SWITCH LOWER VOLTAGE RECEPTACLE HIGHER VOLTAGE RECEPTACLE
110V or 120V RATED OUTPUT IS AVAILABLE UNAVAILABLE
110V/220V or
120V/240V
HALF OF RATED OUTPUT IS
AVAILABLE
RATED OUTPUT IS AVAILABLE
●Battery charger (SGB4000HX (S), SGB5500HX (S) SGB7000HX (S) only)
The DC terminal is used only for charging 12 volt batteries. It provides up to 12V-8.3A
(100W) of maximum power.
CAUTION: Be sure to make correct connection to the battery. The positive (+)
battery terminal should be connected to the “red” terminal.
Do not over-charge the battery. Over-charging of a battery can result in
personal injury due to explosion of battery.
STOPPING OPERATION
(Please refer to the Honda Owner’s manual)
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In an emergency:
(a) To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to the
“off” position.
In normal use:
(a) Turn the “no-fuse” breaker to the “off” position.
(b) Unplug all appliances.
(c) Move the engine switch to the “off” position.
(d) Turn the fuel valve to the “off “position.
Never leave an appliance plugged into the generator when you stop the
generator, as damage could result to the generator and/or
appliance.
Notice
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
●Maintenance
(Please refer to the Honda Engine Manual)
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda engine are essential if a high
level of performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also ensure
a long service life. The required service intervals and kind of maintenance to be
performed are described in the Honda Owner’s Manual. Please refer to the
Honda Owner’s manual for more details.
●Transportation/Storage
(Please refer to the Honda Engine Manual)
When transporting the generator, turn the fuel valve OFF and keep the engine level to
prevent fuel spillage.
When the generator is in storage for a long period, carry out the following maintenance.
Please refer to the Honda Owner’s manual.
(a) Store generator in a well-ventilated, low humidity area.
(b) Clean each part with an oil permeated rag.
(c) Change the engine oil.
(d) Clean the air cleaner.
(e) Empty the gasoline from fuel tank and carburetor.
(f) Pull recoil starter until resistance is felt, leaving handle in that
position.
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Never use water to clean the generator
WATTAGE INFORMATION
Some appliances need a “surge” of power at starting. This means that the amount of
electrical power needed to start the appliance may exceed the amount needed to
maintain its use. Refer to the appliance for its maximum starting power.
Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indicating voltage, cycles/HZ,
amperage and electrical power needed to run the appliance or tool. If the appliance
does not have this information in watts - but does have it in voltage & amperage - simply
multiply them together to get the power in watts.
(Power in watts = voltage x amperage)
TROUBLESHOOTING
The majority of troubles with generator units are with the engine. Please refer to the
Honda Engine manual if engine troubles arise. If problem persists please contact your
local Honda dealer.
FOR ENGINE
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine fails to start Fuel level is low Refill Fuel tank making sure
not to overfill
Fuel strainer cock closed Open fuel strainer cock
Choke lever is not in the
proper position
Place chose lever “close”
Spark plug loose or dirty 1. If loose, push spark plug
cap back into place
2. Remove spark plug and
clean electrodes
Others See Honda owner’s
manual
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FOR GENERATORS
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Generator fails to
generate power
No-fuse breaker is “off”
position
After making sure that the
total wattage of the
electrical appliance is with
in permissible limits and
there are no defects in the
appliance, turn the no-fuse
breaker to the “on” position
Terminal has loose
connections
Secure connections
Voltage is too low Engine speed is too low Raise engine speed to
rating - see Honda owner’s
manual
If problem persist please call the Kodiak toll free hot-line below for the service
center nearest you.
Customer Service hot-line:
1-800-461-1323
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Este manual sirve para los siguientes modelos
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