Buffalo Tools GEN1850 Manual De Usuario

GEN1850   1850 Surge Watts Portable Generator  

 

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Never place any type of storage cover on this generator while it is still hot. 
 
When transporting or storing this generator for extended time: 

• Allow generator to fully cool before moving it. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials. 

• Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) 

• Turn the fuel valve to the “off” position. 
• Disconnect the spark plug. 

• Do not obstruct any ventilation openings. 

• Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it. 

• Store this generator in a cool dry area, free of excessive dust. 
 

Recommended Storage Procedure (which will help prevent difficult starts) 

Less than 1 month 

No storage procedure required. 

1 to 2 months 

Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner 

2 months to 1 year 

Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) 

1 year or more 

Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) Disconnect the spark plug. 

   

IMPORTANT: If trouble persists, call our customer help line at 

, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time. 

 

Engine switch is set to "off." 

Set engine switch to "on." 

Fuel valve is turned to "closed." 

Turn fuel valve to "open." 

Choke is open. 

Close the choke. 

Engine is out of gasoline. 

Add gasoline. 

Engine is filled with contaminated and/or old 

gasoline. 

Drain gasoline from the engine and add new 

gasoline. 

Spark plug is dirty. 

Clean spark plug. 

Spark plug boot is cracked. 

Replace spark plug.  

Spark plug is broken. 

Replace spark plug. 

Oil is low. 

The oil level should be at the bottom of the 
threads on the dipstick hole. If it is not, add or 

replace oil. 

Engine will not start. 

Circuit breaker is off. 

Flip circuit breaker to "on." 

Engine will not start. 

Spark plugs not sparking. 

Verify that you have spark. Pull spark plug cap 

off spark plug. Take spark plug out using spark 
plug wrench. Loosen the four gas tank bolts 

using 10mm wrench. Put spark plug back into 

boot and hold it onto bare metal. Make sure the 

on/off switch is in the ON position. Pull the 

starter. You should see a spark. 

Engine will not start. 

Carburetor is gummed up. 

If the generator has been sitting for a long time, 

it is possible that it is gummed up. Remove air 
box cover, then remove the air filter. Remove 

the two 10mm bolts that hold the carburetor. 

Lift up on the throttle linkage on the top of the 

carburetor. It should pop off. Pull the fuel line 
off. The carburetor will slide off. Turn the 

carburetor upside down and remove the 10mm 

bolt on the bottom of the bowl. Remove the pin 

that holds the float on. Pull the float up. Inspect 
the float needle, and make sure the orifice is 

not gummed up. Remove the rubber gasket, 

then clean the orifice if it is dirty. Use carb 

cleaner. Do not spray carb cleaner on the float 

needle or any rubber.  (See page 27)