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GEN4065 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions
Download Complete Product Manual/Parts List
Read and review all Warning labels on product and all Warning instructions in manual before operating generator.
Do not run the generator if you do not understand how to use it.
WARNING: NEVER use a generator inside a home or a garage, EVEN IF the doors and windows are open.
ONLY USE OUTSIDE and far way from windows, doors and vents leading into an enclosed area.
Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes. The generator produces an exhaust that contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
Do not attach a chain or rope to secure the generator to a post as this can be difficult to remove in the event of an emergency.
Specifications
• 6.5 HP or 7.0 HP 4-Stroke OHV Engine
• 4000 Surge Watts / 3250 Running Watts
• Recoil Start
• Gasoline Engine
• Automatic Low Oil Shutdown
• Engine Shut-off Switch
• 2 - 120 Volt A/C Outlets
• 1 - 12 Volt D/C Outlet
• 4 Gallon Fuel Tank
• 120 Volt/ 15A / 60 Hz
• EPA Approved
• Engine Run Time: 9 Hours @ 50% Load
• Oil Type: SAE10W-30 Oil (Must add BEFORE first use)
• Oil Capacity: 20 fluid oz (0.59 L)
• Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline octane rating of 87 or higher
• Spark Plug: F6TC spark plug included
(Comparable: Bosch W6DC, Champion N11YC or NGK BP61S)
• Battery: Not Required (this is Recoil Start Only)
• Decibel Rating < 68 db
• Mobility Kit: This model is not designed to include Mobility Kit
• Warranty: 90 day limited
Using My Generator
- How do I prepare my generator for use?
- Where should I set up my generator?
- How do I start my generator?
- How do I plug devices into my generator?
- Can I connect my generator to my house?
- What can safely be plugged into my generator?
- How do I stop my generator?
Generator Care & Maintenance
- How do I clean the carburetor?
- How do I clean & care for my generator?
- How often should the oil be changed?
GEN4065 Frequently Asked Questions
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Summary of Contents for Buffalo GEN4065
- Page 1 GEN4065 Frequently Asked Questions GEN4065 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Download Complete Product Manual/Parts List HERE Read and review all Warning labels on product and all Warning instructions in manual before operating generator. Do not run the generator if you do not understand how to use it.
- Page 2 - How do I prepare my generator for use? Step 1 - Add Oil This generator requires engine oil to function. Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. When new from the package, this generator contains no oil in the engine crankcase.
- Page 3 Model GEN4065 Fuel Tank Capacity: 4 gallons / 15.14 Liters Model GEN4065 Fuel Type: Fresh, Unleaded Gasoline Octane Rating 87 or Higher Gasoline and gasoline fumes are highly flammable and explosive. Handling fuel can result in serious injury or burns.
- Page 4 This generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time. Connect electrical devices requiring a rated (running) wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of this generator. Never connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of a generator. Model GEN4065 Rated (Running) Wattage: 4000 Watts Model GEN4065 Surge Wattage: 3500 Watts The rated (running) wattage corresponds to the maximum wattage a generator can output on a continuous basis.
- Page 5 This generator is shipped WITHOUT oil. You must add oil before use, then the oil level in this generator should be checked before each use. When the oil level is low, add oil until the level is sufficient to operate this generator. The oil capacity for this Model GEN4065 engine is 20 fluid oz (0.59 L). To add oil: Confirm that this generator is on a level surface.
- Page 6 The oil level in this generator should be checked before each use. When the oil level is low, add oil until the level is sufficient to operate this generator. The oil capacity for this Model GEN4065 Portable Generator engine is 20 fluid oz (0.59 L).
- Page 7 The air and gas flow ratio of the carburetor may need to be reset. To reset, adjust the fuel screw on the carburetor. Turn the screw clockwise until it bottoms out, and then turn it counter clockwise 2 -1/2 full turns. When it comes to quality generators, Buffalo Corporation is the brand you can depend on.