AIMS POWER GEN6600W240VS Portable Inverter Generator Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: AIMS Power

AIMS POWER GEN6600W240VS Portable Inverter Generator

SAFETY INFORMATION

EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS

Never operate the engine in a closed area or it may cause unconsciousness or death within a short period of time. Operate the engine in a well ventilated area.

FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS

Always turn off the engine when refueling.
Never refuel while smoking or around an open flame.
Take care not to spill any fuel on the engine or muffler when refueling.
If you swallow any fuel, inhale fuel vapor, or if fuel vapor comes in contact with your eyes, seek medical assistance immediately. If any fuel spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash with soap and water and change your clothes.
When operating or transporting the generator, be sure it is kept upright. If it tilts, fuel may leak from the carburetor or fuel tank.

ENGINE AND MUFFLER MAY BE HOT

Place the generator in a place where passers-by or children are not likely to touch the generator.
Avoid placing any flammable materials near the exhaust outlet during operation.
Keep the generator at least 3 feet from buildings and other equipment, or the engine may overheat.
Avoid operating the engine with a dust cover.
Be sure to carry the generator only by its carrying handle.
Put the generator on the flat ground, allowing the generator to vent heat freely.

ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION

Never operate the generator in rain or snow.
Never touch the generator with wet hands or electric shock may occur.
Be sure to ground (earth) the generator.

NOTE:
Use ground (earth) lead of sufficient current capacity.

Diameter: 0.12mm (0.005 in)/ampere
EX: 10 Ampere –1.2mm (0.055 in)

Electric Shock Prevention

CONNECTION NOTES

Do not connect the generator to commercial power outlet.
Do not connect the generator in parallel with any other generator.

CONTROL & FEATURES

Controls & Features

Spark plug
Fuel tank
Fuel tank cap
Fuel filter
Carrying handle
Fuel level gauge
Muffler
Battery
Air filter
Brake lever
Wheel
Oil filler cap
Oil drain plug
AC pilot light
Overload indicator light
Oil warning light
Engine switch
DC receptacle
DC protector
USB Output
AC receptacle 5-20R GFCI
Ground (earth) terminal
AC receptacle L14-30R 120/240V
Auto gen start
AC protector
Voltmeter
Fuel cock
Output reset
Economy control switch

OIL WARNING SYSTEM

When the oil level falls below the lower level, the engine stops automatically. Unless you refill with oil, the engine will not start again.

ENGINE SWITCH

The engine switch controls the ignition system. FIG.3

RUN (on)
Ignition circuit is switched on. The engine can be started.
STOP
Ignition circuit is switched off. The engine will not run.
START
Starting circuit is switched on. The starter motor starts.

Engine Switch

ECONOMY CONTROL SWITCH

When the economy control switch is turned “ON”, the economy feature controls the engine speed according to the connected load. The fuel consumption is more efficient and less noise.

Economy Switch

DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

The DC circuit protector turns off automatically when the load exceeds the generator rated output.

CAUTION:

Reduce the load to within specified generator’s rated output if the DC circuit protector turns off.

FUEL COCK

The fuel cock is used to supply fuel from the tank to the carburetor.

DC Circuit Protector

BRAKE LEVER

The function of brake lever is to protect generator from moving.

If the brake lever is not on, the generator can move.
If the brake lever is on, the generator can’t move.

OUTPUT RESET

Push reset button for 2 seconds, the generator will recover the AC output when the generator stop producing AC output under overload protect.

Output Reset

NOTE:
Reduce the load on the generator to ensure that the total load is within the generator’s rated output power.

AUTO GEN START

The auto gen start controls the ignition system.

Auto Generator Start

When the circuit of this plug is connected, the starter motor starts and runs the generator.
When the circuit of this plug is disconnected the engine will stop

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

NOTE

Pre-operation checks should be made each time the generator is used.

CHECK ENGINE FUEL

Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
If fuel is low, refill with unleaded gasoline.
Be sure to use the fuel filter screen on the fuel filter neck.
Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline.
Fuel tank capacity:

WARNING:

Do not refill tank while engine is running or hot.
Close fuel petcock before refueling.
Be careful not to allow dust, dirt, water or other foreign objects into fuel.
Do not fill above the top of the fuel filter or it may overflow when the fuel heats up and expands.
Wipe off spilt fuel thoroughly before starting engine.
Keep away from open flames.

CHECK ENGINE OIL

Make sure the engine oil is indicated by dip stick at the upper level of the oil filler hole. Add oil as necessary.

Check Engine Oil

Remove oil filler cap and check the engine oil level.
If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil to upper level line. Do not screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level.
Change oil if dirty.
Oil capacity:
Recommended engine oil: 10W-30
API Service SJ

API Service SJ

GROUND (Earth)

Make sure to ground (earth) the generator.

Ground

CONNECT BATTERY

Loosen the screw and remove the battery cover.
Clamp the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Do not reverse the polarity.
Be sure the battery is installed on the battery mount tray securely.
Install the cover and tighten the screw.

NOTE:

Recommended battery: 12V18AH

OPERATION

NOTE:

The generator has been shipped without engine oil. Fill with oil or it will not start.
Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil. This could result in overfilling and damage to the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE:

Before starting the engine, do not connect electric appliance.

Starting the Engine 01

Electric start
Turn the fuel cock lever to the ON position.
Pull out manual choke lever
Turn the engine switch to the START position.
Turn the engine switch to the RUN position.
Warm up the engine without a load for a few minutes.
Push in manual choke lever
Auto start
Make sure the fuel cock valve to the ON position.
Make sure the engine switch to the RUN position.
Connect the cable to Auto Gen Start plug, as soon as the generator receives the start signal, the generator will start. If the generator does not start successfully, it will try to start again. Generator will disconnect the circuit when the generator does not start after three times.

USING ELECTRIC POWER

AC APPLICATION
Check the AC indicator light for proper voltage.
Turn off the switch(es) of the electrical appliance(s) before connecting to the generator.
Insert the plug(s) of the electrical appliance(s) into the outlet.

CAUTION:

Be sure the electric device is turned off before plugging in.
Be sure the total load is within generator’s rating.
Be sure the outlet load current is within outlet’s rated current.
The economy control switch must be turned to “OFF” when using electric devices that require a large starting current, such as a compressor or a submersible pump.

OVERLOAD INDICATOR LIGHT
The overload indicator light comes on when overloaded, short circuit, or voltage is out of operating tolerance, or the AV output voltage rises. The electronic breaker will then activate, stopping power to the generator in order to protect the generator and any connected electric devices. The overload indicator light (red) will flicker and then keep on, the generator will stop power output. If so please follow the following steps:

Reduce the total wattage of connected electric devices within the application range.
Check for blockages in the cooling air inlet and around the control unit. If any blockages are found, remove.
Press the “RESET” button to reset the output.

Using Electric Power 04

CAUTION:

The generator AC output automatically resets when the engine is stopped and then restarted.
The overload indicator light may come on for a few seconds at first when using electric devices that require a large starting current, such as a compressor or a submergible pump. This is not a malfunction.

DC APPLICATION

12V battery charging only.

DC Application 01

12V DC socket maybe use to charge cell phones and other small electronics using a 12DC adapter
When charging batteries, make sure to properly connect the leads to the battery. Do not reverse the polarity.
If DC breaker has popped or open, disconnect the device then press to reset and reconnect DC device.

DC Application 02

CAUTION:

Be sure the economy control switch is turned off while charging the battery.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Turn off the power switch of the electric device or disconnect any electric devices.
Turn the engine switch to STOP position.
Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE CHART

Regular maintenance is important for the best performance and safe operation.

Item

Every 12 months or 300Hr

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Spark Plug| Check condition adjust gap and

clean. Replace if necessary.

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is cold.

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Fuel Line| Check fuel hose for crack or

damage. Replace if necessary.

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replace gasket if necessary

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Check muffler screen. Clean / replace if necessary.| | | | |

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Starting

system

| Check recoil starter operation.|

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breather

| Check breather hose for cracks or

damage. Replace if necessary

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Generator| Check the pilot light comes on|

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

Place the generator on a level surface and warm up the engine for several minutes. Then stop the engine and turn the fuel cock knob to OFF. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob clockwise.
Loosen the screw and remove the cover.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the generator to drain the oil completely.
Replace the generator on a level surface.
Add engine oil to the upper level of dip stick.
Install the oil filler cap.
Install the cover and tighten the screw.

Recommended engine oil:
API Service SJ

CAUTION:

Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.
Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil. This could result in overfilling and damage to the engine.
Change the oil filter every 100hr.

AIR FILTER
Cleaning your air filter needs to be part of your maintenance regime. The air filter ensures that the air entering the combustion chamber is as clean as possible. Contaminated air wears on the engine caused by foreign bodies and a less efficient combustion process.

Air Filter 01

Remove the cover.
Remove the air filter cover and element.
Wash the element in solvent and dry.
Oil the element and squeeze out excess oil. The element should be wet but not dripping.
Insert the element into the air filter.
Replace the cover.

CAUTION:
The engine should never run without the element; excessive piston and/or cylinder wear may result.

CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK PLUG

Remove the cover.
Check for discoloration and remove the carbon.
Check the spark plug type and gap.
Replace the spark plug.
Attach the cover

Standard electrode color: Tan Color
Standard Spark Plug: F5RTC (TORCH)
Spark Plug Gap: 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)

FUEL TANK FILTER

Remove the fuel tank cap and filter.
Clean the filter with solvent. If damaged, replace.
Wipe the filter and reinsert.

WARNING

Be sure the tank cap is tightened securely.

MUFFLER SCREEN

WARNING

The engine and muffler will be very hot after the engine has been run.
Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they are still hot with any part of your body or clothing during inspection or repair.

Remove the cover.
Remove the muffler screen.
Use a flathead screw driver to pry the spark arrester out from the muffler.
Remove the carbon deposits on the muffler screen and spark arrester using a wire brush.
Re-install the muffler screen.
Re-install the cover

TROUBLE SHOOTING

ENGINE WON’T START

Fuel systems
- No fuel supplied to combustion chamber.
- No fuel in tank….Supply fuel.
- Fuel in tank….Fuel tank cap air vent knob to “ON”, fuel cock knob to “ON”
- Clogged fuel line….Clean fuel line.
- Clogged carburetor….Clean carburetor.
Engine oil system
- Insufficient oil
- Oil level is low….Add engine oil.
Electrical systems
- Poor spark
- Spark plug dirty with carbon or wet….Remove carbon or wipe spark plug dry.
- Faulty ignition system….Consult dealer.
Compression insufficient
- Worn out piston and cylinder….Consult dealer.
Generator won’t produce power
- Output breaker safety device (AC) to OFF …Stop the engine, then restart.
- Output breaker safety device (DC) to OFF …Press to reset the DC protector

STORAGE

Long term storage of your generator will require some preventive procedures maintenance to guard against deterioration.

DRAIN THE FUEL

Remove the fuel tank cap, drain the fuel from the fuel tank
Remove the cover, drain fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw.

ENGINE

Remove the spark plug, pour in about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug.
Clean exterior of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor.
Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated place, with the cover place over it.
The generator must remain in a vertical position.