User manual for the Buffalo BFGE 12.000/15.000 generator set, covering safety, fueling, AC/DC operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
The Buffalo BFGE 12.000/15.000 instruction manual describes safety procedures, handling, electrical connections, and battery care for the generator set. It explains fueling with gasoline, engine oil filling, AC and DC operation, air filter and cooling maintenance, and a troubleshooting flowchart.
The document lists technical characteristics for the engine and generator, including nominal power, output voltage, phases, frequency, fuel tank capacity, autonomy, weight, and dimensions. It also states an estimated product life of 2,250 hours when the manual instructions are followed and maintenance is performed at an authorized Buffalo service center. This manual is written in Portuguese.
| Engine type | Buffalo, 2 cylinders, air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 20.0 cv at 3,600 rpm |
| Displacement | 680 cm³ |
| Starting system | Manual/electric |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Rated power | 12.0 kVA / 12.0 kW for BFGE 12.000; 15.0 kVA / 12.0 kW for BFGE 15.000 |
| Output voltage | 115/230 V for BFGE 12.000; 220 V for BFGE 15.000-220; 380 V for BFGE-380 |
| Phases | Single-phase for BFGE 12.000; three-phase for BFGE 15.000 |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Power factor | 1.0 for BFGE 12.000; 0.8 for BFGE 15.000 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 35 liters |
| Autonomy | 8 hours |
| Weight | 150 kg |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 820 x 795 x 860 mm |
| Maximum AC circuit breaker current | 47 A |
| Estimated product life | 2,250 hours |
It is fueled with common gasoline using a funnel.
Use SAE 20W50 oil with API SF-SG-SH-SJ specification.
The estimated product life is 2,250 hours when the manual is followed and maintenance is performed at an authorized Buffalo service center.
Clean the spark plug or replace it with a new one.