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3ZZ9990184 (英 ・露・亜 ) ISSUE EMD-GU2149 August 2005 CE-SK PRINTED IN JAPAN[...]
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ENGLISH FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing a Robin generator . This manual covers operation and maintenance of the Robin generators. All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of approval for printing. Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words: ■ The generator i[...]
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CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 1 2. SPECIFICA TIONS ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 3 3. COMPONENTS ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ?[...]
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ENGLISH 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − 1 − Please make sure you review each precaution carefully. Do not operate the generator near gasoline or gaseous fuel because of the potential danger of explosion or fire. Do not fill the fuel tank with fuel while the engine is running. Do not smoke or use open flame near the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill fu[...]
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− 2 − Do not contact the generator to a commercial power line. Connection to a commercial power line may short circuit the generator and ruin it or cause electric shock hazard. Use the transfer switch for connecting to domestic circuit. WARNING Engine becomes extremely hot during and for some time after operation. Keep combustible materials wel[...]
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ENGLISH 2. SPECIFICA TIONS − 3 − MODEL T ype Starting system L mm mm mm mL L kg Model T ype V oltage regulating system kV A (kW) Rated output AC Output kV A (kW) Maximum output Rated voltage Fuel tank capacity H Engine oil capacity Spark plug Dry weight Specifications are subject to change without notice. Displacement ROBIN, Air-cooled, 4-strok[...]
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3. COMPONENTS − 4 − Fuel tank Fuel gauge Engine switch Choke lever Oil drain plug Oil gauge (oil filler) Spark plug cap Air cleaner Exhaust outlet Tank cap Fuel strainer ( Fuel cock ) Muffler cover Recoil starter Recoil starter handle Control panel RGX48000(GEN)_GU2122 05.7.14 1:21 PM ページ4[...]
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Full power switch Voltmeter DC circuit breaker DC output terminal AC circuit breaker Earth ( ground ) terminal Earth ( ground ) terminal Earth ( ground ) terminal Earth ( ground ) terminal Earth ( ground ) terminal Earth ( ground ) terminal AC receptacle (50Hz-220V, 240V) (50Hz-220V, 240V) (50Hz-220V, 240V) (60Hz-120/240V) (60Hz-120/240V) (60Hz-120[...]
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− 6 − Voltmeter DC circuit breaker DC output terminal AC circuit breaker Earth ( ground ) terminal Earth ( ground ) terminal Earth ( ground ) terminal AC receptacle (50Hz-230V) (50Hz-230V) (50Hz-230V) Voltmeter DC circuit breaker DC output terminal AC circuit breaker Voltmeter DC circuit breaker DC output terminal AC circuit breaker AC receptac[...]
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4. PRE-OPERA TION CHECKS − 7 − ENGLISH Upper level Oil filler cap (Oil gauge) Lower level CHECK ENGINE OIL Before checking or refilling oil, be sure generator is located on stable and level surface with engine stopped. ■ Remove oil filler cap and check the engine oil level. ■ If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable [...]
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− 8 − ■ Check fuel level at fuel level gauge. ■ If fuel level is low , refill with unleaded automotive gasoline. ■ Be sure to use the fuel filter screen on the fuel filter neck. LEVEL Fuel filter screen Fuel tank cap Do not refuel while smoking or near open flame or other such potential fire hazards. Otherwise fire accident may occur . CH[...]
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− 9 − ENGLISH CHECKING COMPONENT P ARTS Check following items before starting engine: ■ Fuel leakage from fuel hose, etc. ■ Bolts and nuts for looseness. ■ Components for damage or breakage. ■ Generator not resting on or against any adjacent wiring. CHECK GENERA TOR SURROUNDINGS Make sure you review each warning in order to prevent fire[...]
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5. OPERA TING PROCEDURES − 10 − (a) T urn the Engine switch to the position "ON". (b) T urn the AC circuit breaker to the position "OFF". (c) Open the fuel cock. (d) Set choke lever to close if the engine is cold. ST ARTING THE GENERA T OR Check the oil level before each operations as outlined by the article "CHECK ENGI[...]
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ENGLISH − 11 − Pull rapidly (e) Pull the starter handle slowly until resistance is felt. This is the "compression" point. Return the handle to its original position and then pull swiftly . ■ If the engine fails to start after several attempts, repeat above procedures with choke lever returned to "OPEN" position. ■ Do not[...]
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− 12 − A Single voltage type (a) Check the voltmeter for proper voltage. ■ This generator is thoroughly tested and adjusted in the factory . If the generator does not produce the specified voltage, consult your nearest Robin dealer or service shop. (b) T urn off the switch (es) of the electrical appliance (s) before connecting to the generato[...]
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ENGLISH − 13 − Up to 30 amperes Up to 16 amperes Up to total 15 ampere from two receptacles Up to 15 amperes TABLE 1 NOTE : When the AC circuit breaker turns off during operation, the generator is over loaded or the appliance is defective. Stop the generator immediately , check the appliance and / or generator for overloading or detect and have[...]
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− 14 − B Dual voltage type (RGX4800) Switch position Lower V oltage Receptacle Higher V oltage Receptacle 120V Activated full rated output N.A 120/240V Activated half of rated output Activated full rated output FULL POWER SWITCH (a) Select the voltage using the FULL POWER SWITCH in accordance with the electrical appliance. Refer to T ABLE 2 . 1[...]
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ENGLISH − 15 − (2) DC APPLICA TION The DC terminal is used only for charging 12 volt batteries. It provides up to 12V -8.3A (100W) of maximum power . CONNECTION OF CABLE : ■ Connect positive (red) terminal on generator to positive (+) terminal on battery . ■ Connect negative (black) terminal on generator to negative ( - ) terminal on batter[...]
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− 16 − STOPPING THE GENERA T OR (a) T urn off the power switch of the electric equipment and unplug the cord from receptacle of the generator . (b) T urn the AC circuit breaker to the "OFF" position. (c) Allow the engine about 3 minutes to cool down at no-load before stopping. (d) T urn the Engine switch counterclockwise to the positi[...]
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ENGLISH 6. W A TT AGE INFORMA TION − 17 − Some appliances need a "surge" of energy when starting. This means that the amount of electrical power needed to start the appliance may exceed the amount needed to maintain its use. Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indicating voltage, cycles / Hz, amperage (amps) and[...]
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− 18 − VOL T AGE DROP IN ELECTRIC EXTENSION CORDS When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator , a certain amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in the extension cord which reduces the effective voltage available for the appliance or tool. The chart below has been prepared to illustrate the approx[...]
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ENGLISH 7. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE − 19 − DAIL Y ■ Check oil level. ■ Check all components according to "PRE- OPERA TION CHECKS." EVER Y 50 HOURS ■ W ash cleaner element. -more often if used in dirty or dusty environments. ■ Check spark plug, clean if necessary . EVER Y 100 HOURS ■ Change engine oil. *-more often if used in dus[...]
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8. "HOW -TO" MAINTENANCE − 20 − ENGINE OIL CHANGE ■ Change engine oil every 100 hours. (For new engine, change oil after 20 hours.) (a) Drain oil by removing the drain plug and the oil filler cap while the engine is warm. (b) Reinstall the drain plug and fill the engine with oil until it reaches the upper level on the oil filler cap[...]
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ENGLISH − 21 − CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SP ARK PLUG (a) If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove it using a plug cleaner or wire brush. (b) Adjust the electrode gap to 0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.024 to 0.028 in.). Gap 0.6 to 0.7 mm ( 0.024 to 0.028 in. ) CLEANING FUEL STRAINER Dirt and water in the fuel are removed by the fuel strainer . (a) Remove [...]
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9. PREP ARA TION FOR ST ORAGE − 22 − The following procedures should be followed prior to storage of your generator for periods of 6 months or longer . ■ Drain fuel from fuel tank carefully by disconnecting the fuel line. Gasoline left in the fuel tank will eventually deteriorate making engine- starting difficult. ■ Remove the carburetor fl[...]
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10. TROUBLESHOOTING − 23 − ENGLISH When generator engine fails to start after several attempts, or if no electricity is available at the output socket, check the following chart. If your generator still fails to start or generate electricity , contact your nearest Robin dealer or service shop for further information or corrective procedures. Wh[...]
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11 . WIRING DIAGRAM − 24 − Y Y Grn/Y W R R Blu Blk Blk Blk Blk Spark plug Condenser Winding AC Winding 2 AC Winding 1 AC output receptacle Voltmeter Ignition coil Oil sensor control unit REC1 REC1 V IG O.S + - Field Winding Diode Surge absorber Brn Brn AC circuit breaker Engine switch DC output terminal Brn/W Org DC circuit breaker Diode stack [...]
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− 25 − ENGLISH Y Y Grn/Y W R R Blu Blk Blk Blk Blk Spark plug Condenser Winding AC Winding 2 AC Winding 1 AC output receptacle Voltmeter Ignition coil Oil sensor control unit REC1 REC1 V IG O.S + - Field Winding Diode Surge absorber Brn Brn AC circuit breaker Engine switch DC output terminal Brn/W Org DC circuit breaker Diode stack Assy GENERAT[...]
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− 26 − RGX4800 (50Hz-220V , 240V) RGX4800 (60Hz-120/240V) Y Y Grn/Y W R Blu Blk Blk Blk Spark plug Condenser Winding AC Winding 2 AC Winding 1 AC output receptacle AC output receptacle Voltmeter Ignition coil Oil sensor control unit REC1 REC4 REC1 V IG O.S + - Field Winding Diode Surge absorber Brn Brn AC circuit breaker Engine switch DC output[...]
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− 27 − ENGLISH Y Y Grn/Y W R R Blu Blk Blk Blk Blk Spark plug Condenser Winding AC Winding 2 AC Winding 1 AC output receptacle Voltmeter Ignition coil Oil sensor control unit V IG O.S + - Field Winding Diode Surge absorber Brn Brn AC circuit breaker Engine switch DC output terminal Brn/W Org DC circuit breaker Diode stack Assy GENERATOR CONTROL[...]
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3ZZ9990184 (英 ・露・亜 ) ISSUE EMD-GU2149 August 2005 CE-SK PRINTED IN JAPAN[...]