User manual MASTER MGH3000

[. . . ] R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL F U E L 120 VOL TS RES ET TES T 120 ON LY FUL L SEL POW ECT ER OR F 120 240 V 120 /240 VOL TS HOU EN 000 M 000 RS 05 1/10 RES ET RES ET F U E L 120 VO LTS RES ET TES T Aut ON o-Id F le OFF HOU RS EN 000 M 000 05 1/10 RES ET 240 VO LTS RES ET Generator Models: HWI3000, MGH3000, MGH3000PR, MGH4000C, MGH4000CI, MGH5000C, MGH5000CI, MGH5000CIE, MGH6000C, MGH6000CI, MGH7000C, MGH7000CI, and MGH10000 IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before operating or servicing generator. Keep this manual for future reference. R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual and the engine owner's manual carefully. Become familiar with this generator before trying to operate or service it. Improper use of generator can cause severe injury or death from explosion, fire, burns, electrical shock, or carbon monoxide poisoning. [. . . ] When figuring the generator load for motors, you must use the starting watts figure. This total must not be larger than the rated wattage of your generator. It is a good idea to have up to 25% extra capacity for future needs or extra equipment. OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION This generator is not large enough to power your entire home. Also, if generator is powering electrical circuits, the chance of an electrical fire exists. 2. 4. Chart 1 - Typical Electric Appliance Wattages Equipment Light bulb (100W) Radio Fan 600 Television Furnace fan (1/3 hp) with blower Vacuum cleaner Sump pump (1/3 hp) Refrigerator/freezer 6" Circular saw Floodlight Running Starting Watts Watts Equipment 100 150 100 150 200 400 1800 750 2100 2400 1000 1000 1/2" Drill Toaster Coffee maker Skillet 14" Chain saw Water well pump (1/2 hp) Hot plate/range (per burner) 10" Table saw Water heater (storage-type) Running Starting Watts Watts 1000 1200 1200 1200 1200 1000 1500 2000 5000 1250 1200 1200 1200 1500 3000 1500 6000 5000 400 600 600 700 800 800 1000 Note: We supply the engine owner's manual with generator. Refer to that manual for questions concerning engine operation. USING RECEPTACLE Note: Do not exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Exceeding rating will trip receptacle circuit breaker. Chart 2 Approximate Starting Watts* Motor HP Rating 1/8 1/4 1/3 1/2 3/4 1 1 1/2 2 3 Approximate Running Watts 500 700 800 1100 1400 1700 2100 2450 3600 Universal Motors (small appliance) 625 875 1000 1375 1750 2125 2625 3075 x Repulsion Induction Motors 1100 1550 1750 2400 3100 3750 4620 5400 7900 Capacitor Motors 1500 2100 2400 3300 4200 5100 6300 7350 10800 Split Phase Motors 2250 3150 3600 4950 x x x x x Use receptacles properly. All generators (except models HWI3000, MGH3000, and MGH3000PR) have the following receptacles (see Figure 15): · 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle · 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle · 120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock receptacle · 120V, 15-amp duplex receptacle * ­ Always use starting watts, not running watts, when figuring correct electrical load. x ­ Motors of higher horsepower are not generally used. 10 105420 OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATION Continued Model MGH10000 also has a 120/240V, 50-amp receptacle (see Figure 15). Models MGH3000 and MGH3000PR have only the 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle. 120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex 120V, 15-Amp Duplex 120/240V, 20 or 30-Amp Twist-Lock 12 0V OL TS POWER CORD AND PLUG REQUIREMENTS 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle · NEMA L5-30P plug · Three-wire, 30-amp cord 120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock receptacle · NEMA L14-20P (20-amp) or L14-30P (30-amp) plug · Four-wire, 20-amp or 30-amp cord 120/240V, 50-amp receptacle · NEMA L14-50P · Four-wire, 50-amp cord 120/240 Volt 20 Amp PRESTART Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean surface. Never let anyone operate generator without proper instructions. Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will keep engine from starting (see Oil Alert System, page 6). See Engine Oil, page 7. Before starting the engine, disconnect all electric loads from generator. RE SE TE T ST Neutral 120V 120V w Y G X STARTING 12 ON 0 LY 12 24 0 0V Ground (Green) RE SE T X (Hot) L14-20P Plug EN 00 M 00 00 HO 05 UR S 1/10 120V, 30-Amp Twist-Lock Ground RE SE T Y (Hot) W (Neutral) Neutral 120V 120V 120/240 Volt 20 and 30 Amp SE T 24 0V OL TS IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset. The engine must maintain 3600 RPM for generator to create correct voltage. Running engine at lower speeds will damage generator and powered items. Move fuel valve lever to the ON position except on model MGH3000PR (see Figure 17). Move choke lever fully to the left for all models except MGH3000PR and MGH10000 (see Figure 17). Pull choke rod for model MGH3000PR or choke button for model MGH10000 out (see Figures 18 and 19). Note: You may not need to close choke if engine is warm or air temperature is high. w Y G X L14-20P Plug Ground L14-50P Plug Y G X w RE RE SE T Ground RE SE T Ground (Green) X (Hot) Neutral 120V w Y G X L14-30P Plug 120V RE SE T 120V 120V Neutral Y (Hot) W (Neutral) Ground Figure 16 - Cord and Plug Configurations 120/240V, 50-Amp (Model MGH10000 only) Figure 15 - Receptacle Locations Continued 105420 11 R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS OPERATION Continued 4. Recoil Starter Move engine lever or turn engine switch to on position (see Figures 20 and 21). Electric Starter (Models MGH5000CIE, MGH7000C, MGH7000CI, and MGH10000 Only) Turn the engine switch to the START position (see Figure 22). As engine warms up, slowly move choke lever fully to the right (see Figure 23). On Model MGH10000, the choke will automatically open. Choke Button Pulled Out (Closed Position) HONDA ON OFF START Engine Switch ENGINE SW CIRCUIT BREAKER ON/push OFF Figure 18 - Choke Rod Closed (Model MGH3000PR Only) Figure 22 - Engine Switch (Models MGH5000CIE, MGH7000C, MGH7000CI, and MGH10000 Only) Choke Lever (Open Position) Choke Button Pulled Out (Closed Position) Figure 19 - Choke Button Closed (Model MGH10000 Only) Figure 23 - Choke Lever Opened (Model MGH7000C Shown) HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION This generator will not perform well at high altitudes without proper adjustment. See engine owner's manual for details. 5. ADDING ELECTRICAL LOADS IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator. [. . . ] When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 DESCRIPTION Gas Cap/Fuel Gage Gas Tank (with 90° fitting) Breather Assembly 1/4-20 x 1" Screw 1/2-20 x 1" Bolt Gas Line Clamp Fuel Line 3/8 Lock Washer Roll Cage 1/4-20 Lock Nut 5/16-18 Lock Nut Ground Strap Shock Mounts 5/16" Lock Washer 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Screw 3/8" Flat Washer 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Bolt Engine Spreader 5/16-18 Hook Bolt Battery Mounting Bracket Axle #8-18 x 1/2" Sems Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2" Screw 5/16" Washer 5/16-18 x 3/4" Bolt 1/4" Washer 1/2" Lock Washer 5/16-18 x 2. 50 Screw Handle Handle Grip Handle Plug Stand U-Bolt Flat Washer Wheels Cotter Pin 90º Fitting with Barbs Safety Information Decal Operation Decal Red Battery Cable (Positive) Black Battery Cable (Negative) Grommet Screw (. 250 x . 75) Wheel Kit Hardware Muffler PART NUMBER 25954000 099832-01 25978000 M51043-01 26302006 19508001 25985006 WLE-6 102752-01 103880-01 NEC-5C 14138000 17529000 WLE-5 HC6-10C WP-6C HC5-11C 102962-01 099750-01 099749-01 102933-01 100410-01 M10908-74 WP-5C 26007004 WP-4C WLI-8 H8C5-20C 102920-01 103046-01 103057-01 102936-01 100135-01 WP-16C 102932-01 C4-12C 099742-01 099866-02 100003-04 099873-04 099873-02 03157000 HC4-6C 103818-01 103047-01 QTY. 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 4 18 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 4 1 24 10 4 2 4 2 2 2 1 2 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN 105420 25 R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Models MGH4000C, MGH4000CI, MGH5000C, MGH5000CI, MGH5000CIE, MGH6000C, MGH6000CI, MGH7000C, and MGH7000CI Control Panel This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. 2 2 5 1 12 3 RE SE TE T ST 6 7 4 Re se t 12 0 Vo lt Re se t 7 FU 12 0O NL Y LL PO WE R 13 12 0/2 40 V 12 0/2 40 13 SE LE CT OR VO LT S 7 RE SE T RE SE T 14 EN 00 M 00 00 HO 0 U RS 5 1/10 11 10 9 KEY NO. [. . . ]