PREDATOR 59187 Portable Generator User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Predator
Table of Contents
59187 Portable Generator
User Guide
1400/1800
RUNNING WATTS MAX
STARTING WATTS 59187
Generator Components
WARNING
To prevent serious injury: READ MANUAL BEFORE USE.
BEFORE USING:
Position generator outside and unplug all electrical loads
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or
smell.
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NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.| Only
use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
DANGER
Do not use in trailers, truck beds, or tents.| Use at least 20 feet away from
people, animals, and structures with exhaust pointed away.
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GROUND GENERATOR TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
ADD FLUIDS
Check oil and fuel levels If needed, fill as shown below
Add oil to engine crankcase
WITHOUT OIL GENERATOR WILL NOT START
Note: Use regular Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline. E85 Ethanol blend will damage engine.
Starting Procedure
- CHOKE TO START
- OPEN FUEL VALVE
- SWITCH ON
- PULL STARTER HANDLE
- CHOKE SLOWLY TO RUN
- CHECK TOTAL WATTS THEN PLUG IN PRODUCTS
Check total Start-up watts amount before plugging in any equipment. To check the wattage amount:
- Add up the Running Watts for all items you would like to use at any given time.
- Make sure that this total is under the 1,400 rated wattage of the generator.
- Find the single highest starting watts for the selected items and add to the total.
- Make sure that this total is under the 1,800 maximum rated wattage of the generator.
- Plug in and turn on products from largest wattage to smallest.
Typical Product Watts
Check your appliance for actual ratings.
WATTAGE ESTIMATE CHART
EMERGENCY
**DEVICE| RUNNING WATTS| ADDITIONAL STARTUP WATTS
Refrigerator/Freezer| 700| 1500
Radio| 100| 0
HOUSEHOLD**
DEVICE| RUNNING WATTS| ADDITIONAL STARTUP WATTS
Computer w/ Monitor| 800| 0
Electric Clothes Dryer| 5500| 500
Electric Range| 2100| 0
Electric Water Heater| 2000| 0
Light Bulb – 100 Watts| 100| 0
Microwave – 1000 Watts| 1000| 200
Sump Pump – 1/2 HP| 1000| 1100
Television – 27″| 400| 0
Washing Machine| 1100| 1100
Well Pump – 1/2 HP| 1000| 1000
JOB SITE
**DEVICE| RUNNING WATTS| ADDITIONAL STARTUP WATTS
Air Compressor – 1/2 HP| 1000| 1000
Table Saw – 10″| 1700| 1300
Belt Sander – 3″| 1200| 1200
Hand Drill – 1/2″| 600| 600
Halogen Work Light| 1000| 0
Reciprocating Saw| 900| 900
LAWN & GARDEN**
**DEVICE| RUNNING WATTS| ADDITIONAL STARTUP WATTS
Hedge Trimmer| 400| 400
Pressure Washer| 1200| 1200
Lawn Mower| 1200| 1200
Edger| 1000| 1000
RECREATION**
**DEVICE| RUNNING WATTS| ADDITIONAL STARTUP WATTS
AM/FM Radio| 100| 0
Electric Grill| 1700| 0
Inflator Pump| 50| 100
CD/DVD Player| 100| 0
Box Fan – 20″| 200| 200
Coffee Maker| 600| 0
HEATING & COOLING**
DEVICE| RUNNING WATTS| ADDITIONAL STARTUP WATTS
Central AC – 10,000 BTU| 1500| 3000
Furnace Fan – 1/2 HP| 900| 1400
Space Heater| 1800| 0
Window AC – 10,000 BTU| 1200| 600
Note: Wattage listed are estimates for that type of equipment only. Check nameplate wattages on all loads before connecting to generator.
IF ANY CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIP:
- Make sure that ALL circuit breakers are reset before starting the generator again.
- Adjust the plugs so the loads are shared across outlet circuits.