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120 VOLTS 120/240 VOLTS
FULL POWER RESET
120 ONLY 120/240V
SELECTOR
RESET RESET
TEST
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00000005
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PORTABLE DIESEL
GENERATOR
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Generator Model: MGY5000C
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before operating
or servicing generator. Improper use of generator can cause
serious injury. Keep this manual for future reference.
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R PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR 1. Diesel fuel presents a hazard of fire. • Do not wear damp clothing or wet SAFETY Diesel fuel is flammable. shoes when using generator. INFORMATION •Keep fuel out of children’s reach. 4. Guard against burns. Hot engine parts • Refuel generator in a well-vented can cause severe injury. Use caution area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark. WARNINGS and remain alert when using generator. Do not refuel while engine is run- •Keep children and animals away from IMPORTANT:
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EF 120/240 VOLTS 120 VOLTS FULL POWER RESET 120 ONLY 120/240V SELECTOR RESET RESET TEST ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY PRODUCT INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION Continued Full Power Selector 9. Only a qualified electrical service per- Switch son should service and repair generator. Roll Cage Engine Run • Generator produces high voltage. Lever Use extreme caution when working Control on electrical parts. Panel • When working on generator, avoid hot muffler, exhaust manifold, and eng
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R PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR GENERAL UNPACKING HIGH AND LOW 1. Remove generator from carton. INFORMATION TEMPERATURE 2. Remove any protective packaging ap- This portable generator is rugged and com- OPERATION plied to generator for shipment. pact. It provides dependable, trouble-free Air temperature affects generator output. 3. Check for loose or missing parts. Check service. The alternator is brushless with Output drops 1% for each 10° temperature for shipping damage. If any parts are revolving
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RESET TEST OWNER’S MANUAL When protected by the GFCI, you may still RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT GENERATOR feel a shock, but the GFCI should cut it off BREAKER quickly. A person in normal health should FEATURES The circuit breakers protect the receptacles not receive serious injury. Note: Infants and Continued and alternator. Overloading generator will very small children may still be affected. trip circuit breaker. A short circuit in item FULL POWER SELECTOR Test Procedure being powered will also trip br
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R PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR ENGINE OIL FUEL WARNING: Battery contains sulfuric acid. Contact with skin or We ship the generator without oil in the WARNING: Diesel fuel pre- eyes may cause severe burns. Do engine crankcase. You must add oil before sents a hazard of fire. Diesel fuel not tilt generator with battery in- starting engine. See engine owner’s manual is flammable. stalled. Tilting could cause battery for specific oil type. • Keep fuel out of children’s acid to spill. Wear protective c
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OWNER’S MANUAL MOUNTING BATTERY TO BATTERY GENERATOR GENERATOR Continued GROUNDING 1. Secure battery to generator by battery INSTALLING BATTERY hold-down system. This system consists WARNING: You must prop- of the battery mounting bracket, hook CABLES TO ENGINE erly earth-ground generator be- bolts, and nuts (see Figure 10). fore starting. This will help guard 1. Attach the red, positive (+) battery against deadly electric shock. 2. Locate the red, positive (+) battery cable to the starter sole
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R PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR problem. They require up to three- EXTENSION WARNING: The electrician times their rated wattage to start. must install a double-throw trans- CORDS Chart 2, page 9, shows starting watts fer switch. This isolates existing for different size motors. For ex- Only use grounded extension cords. Be sure electrical circuits from the utility ample: an electric motor nameplate to use extension cord with proper wire gauge power line. If not isolated, gen- states 5 amps at 120 v
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OWNER’S MANUAL DETERMINING OPERATION ELECTRICAL LOAD GENERAL INFORMATION FOR GENERATOR This generator is not large enough to power Continued your entire home. Do not connect generator to any existing electrical circuits. Plug items Chart 1 - Typical Electric Appliance Wattages directly into generator receptacles. Do not Chart to be used as reference. Data may vary wiht size, make, and/or model. exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Only use grounded cords. Running Starting Running Starting Equi
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120 VOLTS 120/240 VOLTS FULL POWER RESET 120 ONLY 120/240V SELECTOR RESET RESET TEST ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 R PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR PRESTART OPERATION WARNING: Never use gaso- Continued Operate generator on a firm, dry, and line, paint thinner, or any other clean surface. The surface must be level. flammable liquid as a starting aid. 120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex Protect generator from heavy dust, sand, An explosion may occur. 120V, 15-Amp Duplex dirt, rain, or snow. Do not locate generat
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OWNER’S MANUAL 3. Push down engine stop lever (see Fig- HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION OPERATION ure 19). This releases engine run lever Continued This generator will not perform well at high and stops engine. Do not stop engine altitudes without proper adjustment. Contact B. Recoil Starter with the decompression lever. a Yanmar dealer for adjustment information. I. Slowly pull starter rope until you 4. Turn the starter key to the OFF position. feel strong resistance. Gently re- ADDING ELECTRICAL LOADS
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R PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR MAINTENANCE STORAGE CAUTION: Shut off generator before performing maintenance. AND REPAIRS WARNING: Remove all fuel from fuel tank before storing gen- IMPORTANT: Keep generator level when erator. Store fuel in approved con- WARNING: Only a qualified servicing. Never turn generator upside down tainer. Store fuel in a well-vented electrical service person should or stand it on end to service. area free of open flames or sparks. service and repair the alternator Note:
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White Black Red Black Green/Yellow Green White White Red 120V, 15A 120/240V 20A 120V, 15A 120V, 30A Receptacle Receptacle Receptacle Receptacle Circuit White Breaker 20A Circuit T1 GFCI T2 Breaker 25A Full Pwr Circuit Breaker Selector Red Black 20A Switch Circuit Black White Breaker T3 25A LINE T4 Hour Yellow Meter Green White Green Black Black Red Red Black Black Green Red Main Auxiliary Capacitor Windings Phase Stator White White T4 Rotor Stator T2 T1 T3 T1 T2 T3 T4 T1 T4 T3 T2 Green White 220
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R PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR Portable Heater Parts Heavy-Duty Wheel Kit – PA2000 TECHNICAL 342 North County Road 400 East Wheelbarrow-style wheel kit. Makes gen- Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704 SERVICE erator easy for one person to move. 219-462-7441 1-800-362-6951 This kit includes: You may have further questions about as- www.portableheaterparts.com • Large 12-inch wheels for easy rolling sembling, operating, or maintaining this sales@portableheaterparts.com techservice@portableheaterparts.com produ
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OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 22 ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, fol- low the instructions listed under Replace- 24 23 ment Parts on page 14- of this manual. 21 9 14 20 19 18 9 10 8 13 17 7 6 16 5 12 15 4 1 25 2 11 3 KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 099723-02 Alternator Assembly 1 1 099844-01 End Cover 1 2 099701-01 Screw, M5 x 10mm 6 3 099760-01 Bushing 1 4 099863-01 Terminal Block (4-block) 1 5 099863-02 Termina
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E F R PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 1 2 FUEL TANK AND ROLL CAGE 3 This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, fol- 5 low the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 14 of this manual. 4 20 9 15 9 8 14 19 19 6 14 7 10 18 11 12 9 16 8 13 8 9 14 9 17 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 099935-01 Fuel Tank Assembly 1 16 099749-01 Battery Bracket 1 2 HC4-6C Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 4 17 09975
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RESET TEST 120 VOLTS 120/240 VOLTS FULL POWER RESET 120 ONLY 120/240V SELECTOR RESET ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 11 2 CONTROL PANEL This list contains replaceable parts used in 2 your generator. When ordering parts, fol- low the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 14 of this manual. 1 3 5 4 7 15 6 12 12 6 14 13 8 9 10 KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 103349-02 Control Panel 1 2 22616009 Circuit Breaker, 20 Amp * 2 3 099833-01 120V,
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R PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR 3 ILLUSTRATED 2 PARTS LIST SWITCH CONTROL BOX 1 This list contains replaceable parts used in 17 your generator. When ordering parts, fol- 16 15 low the instructions listed under Replace- 10 4 22 13 ment Parts on page 14 of this manual. 4 20 12 9 12 5 11 23 7 4 19 4 8 6 21 14 3 18 3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101037-01 Switch control box 1 13 26509000 Full bridge 1 2 22721000 Low oil light 1 14 26002006 #8-32 x 3/8" Scre
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WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. Note: The five-year limited warranty below covers all non-engine parts of this generator including the alternator. Honda warrants the engine. See engine owner’s
