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PORTABLE GASOLINE
GENERATORS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Generator Models: MGH8500AIE and MGH10000C
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before operating or servic-
ing generator. Improper use of generator can cause serious injury. Keep this
manual for future reference.
120V 120V
GFCI 120V TWISTLOCK
RESET
TEST
HOUR METER
120/240V 120/240V
ENM TWISTLOCK TWISTLOCK
00000005
HOURS 1/10
AUTO-IDLE
OFF ON
RESET RESET RESET RESET
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS 1. Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or • Do not use generator in highly con- SAFETY explosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its ductive areas. These areas include vapor is explosive. metal decking and steelwork. INFORMATION • Keep fuel out of children’s reach. • Only use grounded extension cords. • Refuel generator in a well-vented • Do not use any worn or damaged WARNINGS area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark. electric cords. Electric shock or dam- IMPORTANT: Read
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E F E F FU EL F U E L OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY PRODUCT INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION Continued 9. Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair generator. Air Filter Housing • Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when working on electrical parts. • Always remove spark plug wire from Control Panel spark plug before servicing. This will prevent accidental starting. Ground Lug • When working on generator, avoid hot muffler, exhaust manifold, and engine Oil pa
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E F FUEL R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS PRODUCT VENTILATION IDENTIFICATION DANGER: Use only in well- (Continued) vented areas. Make sure area has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside air. Never run generator in an enclosed or confined area. Choke Gas Tank Never run generator inside oc- Lever cupied building. Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge monoxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness and will lead to death. This generator needs cooling air to
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OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERATOR FEATURES MODEL MGH10000C MGH8500AIE Electrical OIL ALERT SYSTEM Rated Wattage .........................10,000 ............................ 8500 The oil alert system protects the engine from Rated Amperage low oil damage. This system automatically 120 V ....................................83.3 ...............................70.8 shuts down the engine and prevents engine 240 V ....................................41.7 ...........................
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RESET TEST R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER GENERATOR INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE This fuse protects the battery charging cir- FEATURES cuit. A short circuit will trip the break the The GFCI receptacle is on the control panel. Continued fuse. The fuse will also break if you install The GFCI protects you against hazardous battery wrong. Replace fuse if engine will electrical shock caused when your body AUTO-IDLE SYSTEM not start. The fuse is located in
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OWNER’S MANUAL ENGINE OIL FUEL HANDLES AND TOP We ship the generator without oil in the COVER WARNING: Gasoline presents engine crankcase. You must add oil before Follow the steps below to attach the handles a hazard of fire or explosion. starting engine. See engine owner’s manual and top cover to Model MGH10000C: Gasoline is flammable. Its vapor for specific oil type. is explosive. 1. Remove the two bolts, lock nuts, and • Keep fuel out of children’s CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND washers holdi
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F E E F FUEL FUEL R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS Always shut down engine before removing BATTERY or attaching battery cables. Always remove To Engine the negative (–) cable first. Always attach Block (–) WARNING: Battery gives off negative (–) cable last. explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. Do MOUNTING BATTERY TO not remove or install battery GENERATOR cables when engine is cranking 1. Secure battery to generator using bat- or running. Only service or use tery ho
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E F E F FUEL FUEL OWNER’S MANUAL GENERATOR STANDBY WARNING: For a grounding point, do not use metal pipe be- GROUNDING INSTALLATION ing used to carry combustible TO HOME OR materials or gases. WARNING: You must prop- erly earth-ground generator be- BUILDING fore starting. This will help guard Flat Washer WARNING: Have standby in- against deadly electric shock. Only SEMS Nut stallation performed by a skilled, use grounded plugs with genera- licensed electrician. Do not let tor. Only u
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS Chart 1 - Typical Electric Appliance Wattages DETERMINING Running Starting Running Starting ELECTRICAL LOAD Equipment Watts Watts Equipment Watts Watts FOR GENERATOR Light bulb (100W) 100 100 1/2" Drill 1000 1250 You must decide what electrical load your Radio 150 150 Toaster 1200 1200 generator can power. Do this before us- Fan 200 600 Coffee maker 1200 1200 ing generator. Use the following four-step Television 400 400 Skillet 1200 1200 method. It will help
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120 Volt Auto Idle 200 Vp;t On Off Selector Reset Reset Reset RESET TEST ENM Reset Reset Reset 00000005 HOURS 1/10 RESET TEST 120 Volt Auto Idle 200 Vp;t On Off Selector Reset Reset Reset RESET TEST ENM Reset Reset 00000005 Reset HOURS 1/10 ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 120V 120V GFCI 120V TWISTLOCK HOUR METER 120/240V 120/240V TWISTLOCK TWISTLOCK AUTO-IDLE OFF ON RESET RESET RESET RESET OWNER’S MANUAL 120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex 120V, 30-Amp OPERATION Twist-Lock 120V, 15-Amp 120V,
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E F F U E L R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS 3. Start the engine. PRESTART OPERATION Turn the engine switch to the START Continued Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean position (see Figure 18). Hold it there surface. The surface must be level. Protect until engine starts. When engine starts, let POWER CORD AND PLUG generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, switch return to the ON position. REQUIREMENTS or snow. Do not locate generator near standing water and snow. Make sure area
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RESET TEST 120 Volt Auto Idle 200 Vp;t Off On Selector Reset Reset Reset RESET TEST ENM Reset Reset 00000005 Reset HOURS 1/10 ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 120V 120V GFCI 120V TWISTLOCK HOUR METER 120/240V 120/240V TWISTLOCK TWISTLOCK AUTO-IDLE OFF ON RESET RESET RESET RESET OWNER’S MANUAL Solenoid Bracket Note: MGH10000C Only - The 250 OPERATION Volt/50 Amp receptacle is not con- Continued M7 Nuts nected through the Auto-Idle circuit. The Auto-Idle switch must be turned AUTO-IDLE OPE
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS STOPPING ENGINE OPERATION MAINTENANCE Continued IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset. AND REPAIRS The throttle is locked in preset position. Do HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION not adjust throttle. WARNING: Only a qualified This generator will not perform well at high Follow the steps below to stop engine. electrical service person should altitudes without proper adjustment. See service and repair the alternator 1. Remove all electrical loads from gen- engine owner
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OWNER’S MANUAL ® Use a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL or an STORAGE TECHNICAL equivalent, when storing generator with fuel in fuel tank. This will minimize fuel gum SERVICE WARNING: Remove all fuel from deposits from forming in engine. You may have further questions about as- fuel tank before storing generator. Cover and store generator in a clean, dry sembling, operating, or maintaining this Store fuel in approved container. place. Do not expose generator to extreme product. If so, yo
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P5 P2 P1 P4 P3 Green R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ELECTRICAL COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS Resistance in Ohms Stator Stator Rotor Capacitor, Main Auxiliary Primary MFD Diodes (2) Model Winding * Winding Δ Winding † 450 Volt 800 Volt MGH8500AIE 0.41 .098 7.81 45 8 Amp MGH10000C 0.33 0.71 8.53 60 8 Amp * Connect T2 (green) and T3 (black). Measure resistance between T1 (red) and T4 (yellow). Δ Resistance between brown and white leads. † Remove diodes to check resistance. WIRING DIAGRAMS To To Po
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Stator T1 T2 T3 T4 220/240V L2 L1 White 110/120V 110/120V 120V, 20A 120V, 30A 120V, 15A Receptacle Stator Receptacle Receptacle Brown White GFCI Capacitor White White Wht White Auxiliary Wht Phase LINE Rotor Diode Diode White Wht T4 Blue White Hour Meter Black T3 120/240V 120/240V Main 20A/30A 20A/30A Red T1 Windings Receptacle Receptacle Auto-Idle Green T2 T1 T4 T3 T2 Circuit Circuit Circuit Circuit Breaker Breaker Breaker Breaker 45A 45A 20A 20A OWNER’S MANUAL WIRING DIAGRAMS (Continued) Black
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E F FU E L SAFETY INFORMATION Unleaded Gasoline Only R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH8500AIE Fuel Tank and Roll Cage 1 3 4 2 7 9 6 5 9 17 14 15 16 14 15 8 16 14 13 1 1 1 1 12 12 10 15 14 117846 18 120V 120V GFCI 120V TWISTLOCK RESET TEST HOUR METER 120/240V 120/240V ENM TWISTLOCK TWISTLOCK 00000005 HOURS 1/10 AUTO-IDLE OFF ON RESET RESET RESET RESET
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OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH8500AIE Fuel Tank and Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 25954002 Gas Cap/Fuel Gage 1 2 114720-01 Gas Tank (with 90° fitting) 1 3 114787-01 Screw, 1/4"-28 x 3/4" 4 4 WP-4C Washer, 1/4" 4 5 19508001 Gas Line Clamp 2 6 25985008 Fuel Line 1 7 114714-03 Heat Shield 1 8 11
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 36 For Model MGH10000C Fuel Tank and Roll Cage 35 33 9 20 10 9 23 20 10 10 25 36 9 10 24 28 30 31 2 29 22 32 26 20 10 25 27 18 20 34 19 12 10 10 18 9 9 10 21 19 16 17 15 10 14 21 1 13 10 9 4 6 5 3 6 7 8 12 11 117846 20 FUEL F
