Specifications
| Fuel | Dual Fuel (Gasoline/Propane) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Prime power | 9 kW |
| Oil capacity | 1.2 L |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V |
| Phase | Single |
| Rated current | 79.17 A |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 762×762×660 mm |
| Dry weight | 98 kg |
| Wet weight | 224 kg |
| Sound level | 74.0 dBA |
| Fuel tank | 31.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 8 hr. (gasoline) / 7 hr. (propane) hr |
Maintenance & consumables
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | 100 hr | |||
| Fuel filter | — | 50 hr | |||
| Oil | SAE 10W-30 | 40.5 L | — | 8 hr | |
| Spark plug | NGK BPR6ES or F6RTC | — | 50 hr |
Service intervals
12| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cleaner | Check | 50 hr | 3 mo | First service — Heavy use |
| Spark Arrestor | Check | 50 hr | 3 mo | |
| spark plug | Clean | 100 hr | 6 mo | Every 3 months or 50 hours - clean/adjust |
| Engine Oil | Change | 300 hr | 12 mo | First service — Normal use |
| Sediment Cup | Clean | 100 hr | 6 mo | |
| Spark Arrestor | Clean | 100 hr | 6 mo | |
| air cleaner | Change | 300 hr | 12 mo | Every 6 months or 100 hours |
| Fuel Tank / Filter | Clean | 300 hr | 12 mo | |
| Idle Speed | Check | 300 hr | 12 mo | Check/Adjust |
| Valve Clearance | Check | 300 hr | 12 mo | Check/Adjust |
| Combustion Chamber | Clean | 500 hr | 36 mo | |
| Fuel Tube | Check | 500 hr | 36 mo | Check/Replace |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Service specifications
1| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap | Spark plug gap | 0.7-0.8 | mm (0.028-0.031 in) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-30 | 40.5 fl. oz (1.2 L) | Synthetic 5W-30 usable after 8hr break-in; aids cold starting <5C (41F) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Procedures
7Changing the Oil maintenance
⚠ Worn out or dirty oil does not cool the generator properly
Tools: 12mm hex wrench
- Unscrew oil drain plug with 12mm hex wrench
- Allow oil to drain into approved container
- Replace drain plug and tighten with 12mm hex wrench
Checking the Oil maintenance
- Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
- Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap.
- Wipe the oil off the stick with a dry cloth.
- Insert dipstick and remove it again.
- If no oil on stick or only at very end, add oil until crankcase is full.
- Replace the cap when finished.
Cleaning the Air Filter maintenance
- Release clips on top and bottom of filter cover, remove cover
- Remove sponge-like elements from casing
- Wipe dirt from inside empty air cleaner casing
- Wash elements in household dish detergent and warm water
- Pat dry with cloth
- Soak dry elements in small amount of engine oil, ring out excess
- Replace elements in casing and replace cover
Cleaning the Fuel Filter Cup maintenance
Tools: wrench
- Turn fuel valve to OFF
- Unscrew fuel filter cup from fuel valve using wrench
- Clean cup of all sediment using rag or brush
- Reinstall fuel filter cup
Emptying the Gas Tank maintenance
⚠ Do not store fuel from one season to another
Tools: wrench
- Turn fuel valve to OFF
- Remove fuel filter cup
- Empty fuel filter cup of any fuel
- Turn fuel valve to ON, drain gas from generator into funnel/container
- Turn fuel valve to OFF
- Reinstall fuel filter cup
- Store emptied gasoline with fuel stabilizer
Spark Plug Maintenance maintenance
Tools: spark plug wrench, gap gauge, wire brush
- Pull spark plug cap off
- Unscrew spark plug with spark plug wrench
- Visually inspect; discard if cracked/chipped, recommend F6RTC/NGK BPR6ES
- Measure plug gap with gauge, should be 0.7-0.8mm (0.028-0.031 in)
- Clean and re-gap if reusing
- Screw spark plug back in
- Replace spark plug cap
Changing / Inspecting the Carbon Brushes repair
⚠ Inspect every 250 running hours
- Remove 2 bolts of generator cover, pull cover off
- Remove bolt holding carbon brush
- Remove 2 wires from AVR on carbon brush
- Install new carbon brush with bolt
- Insert and connect 2 wires from AVR, connect + and - correctly
- Replace back cover with 2 bolts
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Voltage reconnection
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120/240V | single | 120/240V 4-prong receptacle | Can provide 120V or 240V | |
| 120V | single | 120V only receptacle | For 120V devices only |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What kind of fuel does the DuroMax XP12000E run on?
The DuroMax XP12000E runs on Dual Fuel (Gasoline/Propane).
Troubleshooting
7Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| The engine will not start | Engine switch is “Off” Fuel valve is “Closed” Choke is open The engine is out of fuel is old or contaminated Spark plug is dirty Spark plug is broken | Set engine switch to “On” Turn the fuel valve to “Open” Close the choke Add fuel Change fuel Clean spark plug Replace spark plug |
| The generator is not level | Move the generator to a level surface | |
| Oil is low | Add/change the oil | |
| Engine runs, but there is no electrical output | The circuit breaker is “Off” Wiring connection is bad Device connected to generator is malfunctioning | Turn “On” circuit breaker Replace extension cord(s) Disconnect malfunctioning device |
| The generator runs but does not support all electrical devices connected | Generator is overloaded | Disconnect 1 or more items to reduce the load |
| Device connected to the generator is bad | Disconnect malfunctioning device | |
| The air filter is dirty | Clean/ replace the air filter |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.