Baldor Premier 'K' Manuel de l'opérateur

OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR YOUR PREMIER ‘K’ SERIES GENERATOR BALDOR GENERATORS 3815 OREGON STREET OSHKOSH WI 54902 Phone: (920) 236-4200 Fa

ENGINE INFORMATION This operator's manual only covers basic day- to- day engine operating instructions. However, the enginemanufacturer's m

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED ON THE GENERATOR SET AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED AND THE GENERATOR SET HAS COOLED DOWN. THE BATTERY

ADJUSTMENTS: √ The engine should be checked for proper speed setting(s). √ prior to adjusting the engine speed, turn the Auto Idler OFF (If your

STORAGE If you will not be using the generator set for a significant amount of time (3 months or longer) you should store the generator to prevent an

USE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS Electric motors require much more current (amperes) to start them than to run them. Some motors, particularly split-phase moto

ORDERING PARTS When Generator repair parts are needed, they may be obtained by calling the Customer Service Department at Baldor Generators or the ne

OPERATION PRIOR TO STARTING THE UNIT: 1. Locate and set up the generator set in an open, dry, well ventilated and reasonably level location.

3. Pull lightly on the recoil grip until you feel significant resistance, then pull sharply. Do not allow the recoil rope to

SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING Listed below are the more simple solutions to some of the more common problems that are reported to the Customer Service Depar

5. Loss of residual magnetism. Loss of residual magnetism will not allow the generator's excitation system to build up and thus the generator se

FORWARD This manual contains the information you need to safely and efficiently operate y

AUTO IDLER SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY (Applies only to Generator Sets equipped with this feature) For the Auto Idler System to work, the generator s

CONTROL PANEL For K3000 A = DC POWER SWITCH - This is your On/Off switch f

CONTROL PANEL For the K5000/K5000E Units A = THE AUTO IDLER FEATURE ON/OFF SWIT

CONTROL PANEL For the K6500/K6500E Generator A = THE AUTO IDLER FEATURE ON/OFF SWITCH. The Auto Idler feature allows the engine on the genera

K3000 Wiring Diagram - 17 -

K5000 Wiring Diagram - 18 -

K5000E Wiring Diagram - 19 -

K6500 Wiring Diagram - 20 -

K6500E Wiring Diagram - 21 -

Generator-End Componentry - 22 -

♦ Place protective covers and guards over the rotating parts, if rotating parts such as the drive shaft, pulley, belt, etc. are left exposed,

CONTROL BOX COMPONENTRY - 23 -

PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR K3000, K5000, K5000E, K6500, K6500E Units: REF LTR PART # DESCRIPTION K3000 K5000 K5000E K6500 K6500E A 61SA0036A00

LIMITED WARRANTY Unless otherwise provided, Baldor generators are warranted against defects in Baldor workmanship and materials for a period of time

WARRANTY PERIOD Generator Series Labor* Parts Portable Products (Premier, PowerChief, DG Series, K Series) 1 Year 3 Years Towable Products (TS)

Limitations: Baldor Generators is not responsible for the repair of generators required because of normal wear, accident, misuse, abuse, improper

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of Califor

Service is just a phone call away: 800-872-7697 www.baldor.com/products/generators.asp 3815 Oregon Street Oshkosh WI

♦ Know how to stop the engine quickly and understand the operation of all controls. ♦ Never permit anyone to operate the generator set without p

♦ Always treat the electrical circuits as if they were energized. ♦ Disconnect all leads plugged into the unit Prior to working on it. ♦ Hav

○ ○ ○ ○ FOR GASOLINE OR DIESEL POWERED GENERATOR SETS ○ ○ ○ ○ ♦ Check all fuel supply piping and their connections on a monthly basis fo

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Basic Location Information………………………………………………………………………………………….1

LOCATION For best service from your portable generator set there are several factors which should be taken into consideration when choosing the best

CONNECTIONS WIRING: Use sufficiently large insulated wire to connect the generator set to the load. The gauge of the wire will depend largely on the