PREDATOR 13,000 Watt Tri-Fuel Portable Generator
Quick Start Guide
Important Safety Information
STOP: Check total Start-up watts amount before plugging in any equipment.
DANGER: Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poison you cannot see or smell. 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. Use at least 20 feet away from people, animals, and structures with exhaust pointed away. Do not use in trailers, truck beds, or tents.
WARNING: READ MANUAL BEFORE USE to prevent serious injury.
Wattage Estimation Guide
To check the wattage amount:
- Add up the Running Watts for all items you would like to use at any given time.
- Make sure this total is under the generator's rated wattage (7800W for NG, 9100W for LPG, or 10,000W for gasoline).
- Find the single highest starting watts for the selected items and add it to the total.
- Make sure the total is under the generator's maximum rated wattage (10,000W for NG, 12,000W for LPG, or 13,000W for gasoline).
- Plug in and turn on products from largest wattage to smallest.
Note: Wattage listed are estimates for that type of equipment only. Check nameplate wattages on all loads before connecting to generator.
Typical Product Watts
Category | Device | Running Watts | Additional Start-up Watts |
---|---|---|---|
EMERGENCY | Refrigerator/Freezer | 700 | 1500 |
Radio | 100 | 0 | |
HOUSEHOLD | 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 | 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 | |
RECREATION | 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 | |
LAWN & GARDEN | Hedge Trimmer | 400 | 400 |
Pressure Washer | 1200 | 1200 | |
Lawn Mower | 1200 | 1200 | |
Edger | 1000 | 1000 | |
HEATING & COOLING | 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 |
Total Running Watts: (must be less than 10,000 Gasoline / 9100 LPG / 7800 NG)
Largest Additional Start-up Watts:
Total Startup Watts needed for all loads: (must be less than 13,000 Gasoline / 12,000 LPG / 10,000 NG)
Generator Components
- A. Fuel Gauge
- B. Fuel Cap
- C. Digital Display
- D. Engine Start Switch
- E. Power Switch
- F. Gasoline Valve
- G. Air Filter
- H. Starter Handle
- I. Fuel Selector Switch
- J. AC Circuit Breakers
- K. AC Receptacles
- L. Ground Terminal
- M. ESC Switch
- N. CO Sensor Light
- O. Battery Charging Port
- P. Battery
- Q. Low Oil Alarm
- R. LPG/NG Inlet
- S. Oil Drain Plug
Starting Procedures
Before Using:
Position generator outside and unplug all electrical loads.
Add oil to engine crankcase. WITHOUT OIL, GENERATOR WILL NOT START.
Ground generator to prevent electric shock.
Use regular Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline. E85 Ethanol blend will damage engine.
Gasoline Starting Procedure:
- Add treated fuel.
- Open fuel valve.
- Select GASOLINE.
- Push POWER SWITCH to RUN.
- Press ENGINE START button twice slowly.
- Pull starter handle.
LPG/Propane Starting Procedure:
- Add oil to engine crankcase.
- Connect PROPANE TANK - OPEN VALVE.
- Select LPG/PROPANE.
- Push POWER SWITCH to RUN.
- Press ENGINE START button twice slowly.
- Pull starter handle.
Natural Gas Starting Procedure:
- Add oil to engine crankcase.
- Connect NG SOURCE - OPEN VALVE.
- Select NG.
- Push POWER SWITCH to RUN.
- Press ENGINE START button twice slowly.
- Pull starter handle.
Note on Starting: The procedure involves pressing the start button twice slowly and then pulling the starter handle. Electric Start or Remote Start options are also available.
Troubleshooting: Circuit Breakers
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 evenly distributed over outlets.