Rainier R4400 Manual de usuario
OPEN FRAME Generator
3600 Running Watts | 4400 Peak Watts
R4400
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DISCLAIMERS:
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the time of publishing. The illustrations used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only.
Moreover, because of our continuous product improvement policy, we may modify information, illustrations and/or
specications to explain and/or exemplify a product, service or maintenance improvement. We reserve the right
to make any change at any time without notice. Some images may vary depending upon which model is shown.
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written permission of Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC.
DANGER
This manual contains important instructions for operating this generator. For your safety
and the safety of others, be sure to read this manual thoroughly before operating the
generator. Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions can cause you and
others to be seriously hurt or killed.
Model
Number
Running
Watts
Peak
Watts
Gasoline
Tank Size
(G)
Rated
Speed
(RPM)
Ignition
Type
Spark
plug
Engine
Disp
(cc)
Stroke
X Bore
Oil
Capacity
(qt.) Oil Type Fuel Type
R4400 3600 4400 4 Gallons 3600 TCI F7TC 212cc 55X70 .6 qt. 10W30 Gasoline
NOTICE
This generator is NOT equipped with altitude carburetor modication. Even with a carburetor modication, engine horsepower will
decrease about 3.5% for each 300 meter (1,000 foot) increase in altitude. The eect of altitude on horsepower will be greater if no
carburetor modication is made. A decrease in engine horsepower will decrease the power output of the generator. Contact our service
team to order altitude kits.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email us at service@rainierpower.com
Operating, servicing and maintaining this equipment can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust,
carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your equipment in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your equipment. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
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FOR YOUR RECORDS:
Date of Purchase:
Generator Model Number:
Purchased from Store/Dealer:
Generator Serial Number:
IMPORTANT: KEEP YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT TO ENSURE TROUBLE-FREE WARRANTY
COVERAGE.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important you register your Rainier generator.
You can register your generator by either:
1. Filling in the product registration form below and mailing to:
Product Registration
Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC
777 Manor Park Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43228
2. Registering your product Online at www.rainierpower.com/register
To register your generator you will need to locate the following information:
RAINIER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM
PERSONAL INFORMATION GENERATOR INFORMATION
First Name: _______________________________________ Model Number: _____________________________________
Last Name: _______________________________________ Serial Number:______________________________________
Street Address: ___________________________________ Date Purchased: ____________________________________
Street Address: ___________________________________ Purchased From:____________________________________
City, State, ZIP:____________________________________
Country: __________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________
E-Mail: ___________________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
R4400 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............2
PRODUCT REGISTRATION .....................3
For Your Records: ..........................3
Product Registration .......................3
Product Registration Form ...................3
SAFETY .....................................5
Safety Denitions ..........................5
Safety Symbol Denitions ...................5
General Safety Rules ........................6
ASSEMBLY .................................7
Installing Wheels and Feet ....................7
Installing the Battery ........................8
FEATURES .................................9
Generator Features .........................9
Control Panel Features .....................11
OPERATION .................................12
Before Starting the Generator .................12
Location Selection .......................12
Grounding the Generator ..................12
High Altitude Operation/Conversion Kits ......12
Power Cord ..............................13
Engine Fluids and Fuel .......................14
Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank ...........14
Starting the Generator ......................15
Stopping the Generator ......................16
Normal Operation .......................16
During an Emergency ....................16
MAINTENANCE ..............................17
Maintenance Schedule ......................17
Engine Oil Maintenance .....................18
Engine Oil Specication ...................18
Checking Engine Oil .....................18
Adding Engine Oil .......................18
Changing Engine Oil .....................19
Air Filter Maintenance .......................19
Cleaning the Air Filter ....................20
Spark Plug Maintenance .....................20
Checking and Adjusting Valve Lash ..............21
Cleaning the Generator ......................21
Storage ..................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................22
WARRANTY .................................24
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SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight
important information. Be certain that the meanings of
these alerts are known to all who work on or near the
equipment.
This safety alert symbol appears
with most safety statements. It
means attention, become alert, your
safety is involved! Please read and
abide by the message that follows
the safety alerts symbol.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the
generator, personal property and/or the environment,
or cause the equipment to operate improperly.
NOTE: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition
that should be followed in order for the
generator to function in the manner
intended.
SAFETY
SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS
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DANGER
Never use the generator in a location that is wet or damp. Never expose the generator to rain, snow, water spray
or standing water while in use. Protect the generator from all hazardous weather conditions. Moisture or ice can
cause a short circuit or other malfunction in the electrical circuit.
Never operate the generator in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the generator outside and away from windows, doors and vents.
WARNING
Voltage produced by the generator could result in death or serious injury.
• Never operate the generator in rain or a ood plain unless proper precautions are taken to avoid being subject
to rain or a ood.
• Never use worn or damaged extension cords.
• Always have a licensed electrician connect the generator to the utility circuit.
• Never touch an operating generator if the generator is wet or if you have wet hands.
• Never operate the generator in highly conductive areas such as around metal decking or steel works.
• Always use grounded extension cords. Always use three-wire or double-insulated power tools.
• Never touch live terminals or bare wires while the generator is operating.
• Be sure the generator is properly grounded before operating.
WARNING
Gasoline, gasoline vapors & are extremely ammable and explosive under certain conditions.
• Always refuel the generator outdoors, in a well-ventilated area.
• Never remove the fuel cap with the engine running.
• Never refuel the generator while the engine is running. Always turn engine o and allow the generator to cool
before refueling.
• Only ll fuel tank with gasoline.
• Keep sparks, open ames or other form of ignition (such as matches, cigarettes, static electric sources) away
when refueling.
• Never overll the fuel tank. Leave room for fuel to expand. Overlling the fuel tank can result in a sudden
overow of gasoline and result in spilled gasoline coming in contact with HOT surfaces. Spilled fuel can ignite. If
fuel is spilled on the generator, wipe up any spills immediately. Dispose of rag properly. Allow area of spilled fuel
to dry before operating the generator.
• Wear eye protection while refueling.
• Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
• Store any containers containing gasoline in a well-ventilated area, away from any combustibles or source of
ignition.
• Check for fuel leaks after refueling. Never operate the engine if a fuel leak is discovered.
WARNING
Never operate the generator if powered items overheat, electrical
output drops, there is sparking, ames or smoke coming from the
generator, or if the receptacles are damaged.
Never use the generator to power medical support equipment.
Always remove any tools or other service equipment used during
maintenance from the generator before operating.
NOTICE
Never modify the generator.
Never operate the generator if it
vibrates at high levels, if engine speed
changes greatly or if the engine
misres often.
Always disconnect tools or appliances
from the generator before starting.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SAFETY
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INSTALLING WHEELS AND FEET
BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE
GENERATOR, REVIEW THE SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
CAUTION
Never lift the generator without
assistance. The generator is heavy
and lifting without assistance could
result in personal injury.
Never use the handles as a lifting point to
support the entire weight of the generator.
Only use the handles to move the generator
by lifting the handles and using the wheels to
move the generator.
Use caution when collapsing the handles.
Hands and ngers could get caught and
pinched.
NOTICE
Assembling the generator will require lifting the unit on one
side. Make sure all engine oil and fuel are drained from the
unit prior to assembling. Once assembled, the wheel kit is
not intended for on-road use. The wheel kit is designed for
use on this generator only.
INSTALLING FEET TO FRAME
1. Place generator on a at surface.
2. Place a piece of cardboard or other soft material to
tip the generator onto, to protect the frame paint
and prevent the generator from sliding. Tip the
generator onto the side.
3. Install the mounting foot to the frame using M8
ange bolts.
1 - Mounting Feet
2 - Flange Bolts M8
INSTALLING WHEELS TO FRAME
1. Insert axle pin through washer and wheel.
2. Install the wheel with axle pin through the axle
bracket on the frame. The eye of the bolt should be
facing toward the inside of the generator.
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Assemble Wheel to Frame
3. Install the hairpin cotter through the axle pin to lock
it in place.
1 - Axle Bracket
2 - Hairpin Clip
3 - Axle Pin
4. Repeat previous steps on other wheel.
INSTALLING HANDLES TO FRAME
1. Install handle bracket
to frame and secure
with the two bolts and
nuts included.
2. Secure the handle to
the bracket with bolt
and nut provided.
3. Install handle stopper with bolt and nut provided.
ASSEMBLY
Wheel Assembly
Assemble Mounting Feet to Frame
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4. Pull back the black boot and securely attach the
negative (-) battery cable (black boot) to the negative (-)
battery post. Replace the black boot so it protects the
cable lug and battery post.
1 - Positive (+) Battery Cable (Red)
2- Negative (-) Battery Cable (Black)
NOTICE
The electric start generator is equipped with a battery
charging feature. Once the engine is running, a small
charge is supplied to the battery via the battery cables
and will slowly recharge the battery.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
WARNING
To avoid electric shock:
• ALWAYS connect the positive (+)
battery cable (red boot) rst when
connecting battery cables.
• ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-)
battery cable (black boot) rst when
disconnecting battery cables.
• NEVER connect the negative (-)
battery cable (black boot) to the
positive (+) post on the battery.
• NEVER connect the positive (+)
battery cable (red boot) to the
negative (-) post on the battery.
• NEVER touch both battery posts
simultaneously.
• NEVER place a metal tool across
both battery posts.
• ALWAYS use insulated or
nonconducting tools when installing
the battery.
1. Secure the positive (+) battery cable (red boot)
tightly to the positive (+) battery post. Make sure
boot is over battery post.
2. Locate negative (-) cable attached to alternator
cable, remove tie and route to the negative (-)
battery post. See below for location of negative (-)
cable.
(1) Negative Cable
Attaching the Negative (-) Battery Wire (black)
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ASSEMBLY
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Electric Start: Used to start the generator.
Fuel Cap: Close until clicking sound is heard.
Control Panel: Contains the circuit breakers
and outlets.
Battery: Included for electric start models.
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick: Must be removed to add
and check oil.
FEATURES
Oil Drain Plug: Must be removed to drain engine oil.
Never Flat Wheels: For easy portability.
Single Piece Handle: Includes rubber grip. Allows
you to easily push or pull unit with one hand.
Recoil Pull Handle: Pull recoil handle to start the
generator.
Choke: Move to ON for cold start and OFF for warm
start.
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Fuel Gauge: Indicates gas level.
Spark Plug Boot (Wire): Must be removed
when servicing the engine or the spark plug.
CARB Canister: Required for models sold into
and used in California.
Muer and Spark Arrester: Avoid contact
until engine is cooled down. Spark arrestor
prevents sparks from exiting the muer. It must
be removed for servicing.
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