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PORTABLE GASOLINE
GENERATORS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Generator Models: HWI3000, MGH3000G, MGH3000, MGH3000PR, MGH4000C, MGH4000CI,
MGH5000D, MGH5000DI, MGH5000DIE, MGH6000D, MGH6000DI, MGH6500IE, and MGH10000A
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 GASOLINE GENERATORS 1. Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or ex- • Do not use any worn or damaged SAFETY plosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its va- electric cords. Electric shock or dam- INFORMATION por is explosive. age to generator may result. •Keep fuel out of children’s reach. • Do not wear damp clothing or wet • Refuel generator in a well-vented shoes when using generator. WARNINGS area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark. 4. Guard against burns. Hot engine parts IMPORTANT: Read thi
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120 VOLTS FULL POWER 120/240 VOLTS RESET 120 120 ONLY 240V RESET RESET TEST ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY PRODUCT INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION Continued 9. Only a qualified electrical service per- son should service and repair generator. • Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when working Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge on electrical parts. Control •Always remove spark plug wire from Panel spark plug before servicing. This will prevent accidental starting. • When working o
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS HIGH AND LOW GENERAL VENTILATION TEMPERATURE INFORMATION DANGER: Use only in well- vented areas. Make sure area has OPERATION Master portable generators are rugged and plenty of free-moving, fresh, out- compact. These generators use brushless Air temperature affects generator output. side air. Never run generator in alternators for dependable, trouble-free ser- Output drops 1% for each 10° temperature an enclosed or confined area. vice. Honda gasoline engines prov
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OWNER’S MANUAL MGH5000D SPECIFICATIONS MGH4000C MGH5000DI MODEL HWI3000 MGH3000G MGH3000 MGH3000PR MGH4000CI MGH5000DIE Electrical Rated Wattage 2500 2500 2500 2500 4000 5000 Rated Amperage 120 V 20.8 20.8 20.8 20.8 33.3 41.7 240 V –– –– –– –– 16.7 20.8 Receptacle 120-V Duplex –– –– –– –– Yes Yes 120-V, 20-A Duplex Yes –– –– –– –– 120-V, 15-A GFCI No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 120-V Twist-Lock No No No No 30 Amp 30 Amp 120/240-V Twist-Lock No No No No 20 Amp 20 Amp 120-V Full-Power Switch No
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS FULL POWER SELECTOR ELECTRIC START GENERATOR (Models MGH5000DIE, SWITCH FEATURES MGH6500IE, and MGH10000A) All models except HWI3000, MGH3000G, MGH3000, MGH3000PR, MGH6500IE, Models MGH5000DIE, MGH6500IE, and OIL ALERT SYSTEM and MGH10000A have a full power selector MGH10000A have electric starters. A bat- The oil alert system protects the engine from switch on the control panel. The switch has tery is not supplied with generator. You low oil damage. This system au
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RESET TEST OWNER’S MANUAL RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT GENERATOR BREAKER FEATURES The circuit breakers protect the receptacles Continued Oil Level and alternator. Overloading generator will At Top Of trip circuit breaker. A short circuit in item 2. If the GFCI receptacle tests okay, re- Filler Neck being powered will also trip breaker. If this store power by pushing the RESET occurs, unplug electrical load from recep- button back in. The test lamp should tacle. Let circuit breaker cool down. Push work at
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS Always wear safety glasses when working HANDLES AND BATTERY with battery. Make sure battery terminals (Models MGH5000DIE, TOP COVER are clean. Make sure cable connections are MGH6500IE, and MGH10000A) tight. (Model MGH10000A) Always shut down engine before removing WARNING: Battery gives off Follow the steps below to attach the handles or attaching battery cables. Always remove explosive gases. Keep sparks, and top cover to Model MGH10000A: the negative (–) cable
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P E FULL OW R 120 120 ONLY 240V ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 FULL POWER 120 120 ONLY 240V ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 OWNER’S MANUAL BATTERY GENERATOR Continued GROUNDING TO ENGINE BLOCK MOUNTING BATTERY TO WARNING: You must prop- GENERATOR erly earth-ground generator be- TO STARTER 1. Secure battery to generator by battery fore starting. This will help guard SOLENOID hold-down system. This system con- against deadly electric shock. sists of the battery mounting bracket, Only use grounded
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS 1. Make two lists of items you want pow- ent size motors. For example: an elec- STANDBY tric motor nameplate states 5 amps at ered by generator. List all motors and 120 volts. 5 amps x 120 volts = 600 INSTALLATION TO motor powered appliances in one. List all lights, small appliances, etc. in the watts running. Multiply this figure by HOME OR other. For standby service to home or 3. This will show the starting watts building, only include items you must needed. 600
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240 VOLTS RESET RESET RESET RESET 120 VOLTS RESET 120 120 ONLY 240V RESET RESET TEST ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 OWNER’S MANUAL Model MGH10000A also has a 120/240V, POWER CORD AND PLUG OPERATION 50-amp receptacle (see Figure 17). REQUIREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Model HWI3000 has only the 120V, 20- 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle amp duplex receptacle. This generator is not large enough to power • NEMA L5-30P plug your entire home. Do not connect generator Models MGH3000G, MGH3000 and • Thr
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS 4. Start the engine. Choke Rod OPERATION A. Recoil Starter Pulled Out Continued (Closed Move engine lever or turn engine Position) PRESTART switch to the ON position (see Figures 22 and 23). Remove slack from starter Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean rope by lightly pulling starter grip. surface. The surface must be level. Protect Next, pull starter rope briskly. generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip or snow. Do n
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ENGINE OFF 120 VOLTS 240 VOLTS Auto-Idle RESET RESET ON OFF RESET RESET RESET TEST ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 OWNER’S MANUAL Note: The 250 Volt/50 Amp receptacle 8. Turn Auto-Idle switch ON. Make sure OPERATION is not connected through the Auto-Idle solenoid is engaged. When engaged, the Continued circuit. The Auto-Idle switch must be punger is pulled back into the solenoid. turned off to get full power out of this 9. If the engine speed is too slow, the en- HONDA receptacle (see Figure 26).
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS Fuel Valve Lever STOPPING ENGINE OPERATION (Off Position) Continued IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset. The throttle is locked in preset position. Do HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION not adjust throttle. This generator will not perform well at high Follow the steps below to stop engine. altitudes without proper adjustment. See 1. Remove all electrical loads from gen- engine owner’s manual for details. erator (see Disconnecting Electrical Loads). Remove electrical loads o
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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 deposits from forming in engine. from fuel tank before storing gen- You may have further questions about as- erator. Store fuel in approved con- Cover and store generator in a clean, dry sembling, operating, or maintaining this tainer. Store fuel in a well-vented place. Do not expose generator to ext
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LINE R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ELECTRICAL COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS Resistance in Ohms Stator Stator Rotor Rotor Capacitor, Main Auxiliary Primary Secondary MFD Diodes (2) Model Winding * Winding ∆ Winding † Winding † 450 Volt 800 Volt HWI3000 1.6 5.9 6.9 1.33 16 6 Amp MGH3000G 1.95 5.2 6.79 1.31 16 6 Amp MGH3000, MGH3000PR 1.6 5.9 6.9 1.33 16 6 Amp MGH4000C, MGH4000CI 0.71 2.17 0.54 2.07 40 70 Amp MGH5000D, MGH5000DI 0.54 1.38 0.61 2.29 50 70 Amp MGH5000DIE 0.54 1.38 0.61 2.29 50 70 Amp MGH
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White Black Red Black Green/Yellow Green White White Red 120V, 15A 120/240V 20A 120V, 15A 120V, 30A Receptacle Circuit Receptacle Receptacle Receptacle White Breaker 20A Circuit T1 GFCI T2 Breaker 25A Circuit Full Pwr 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 T2 T1 T3 T4 Rotor Stator T1 T2 T3 T4 T1 T4 T3 T2 Green White 220
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Green 120V, 15A Receptacle R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS WIRING DIAGRAMS Continued Green/Yellow Green Black 120/240V 30A 120V, 15A 120V, 15A Circuit Switch Receptacle s s 1 2 Receptacle Receptacle Breaker • White White 20A Circuit Duplex T1 Red GFCI White Breaker To Solenoid 30A White T2 Circuit Breaker 20A Black Circuit Breaker T3 30A LINE Hour T4 White Meter Yellow Green Black Black Red Black Black Red Main Auxiliary Capacitor Stator Windings Phase White White T2 T1 T4 Rotor Stator T3
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OWNER’S MANUAL 1a ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 2a For Models HWI3000, MGH3000G, MGH3000, and 1b 7 MGH3000PR Alternator Assembly 2b This list contains replaceable parts used in 4 your generator. When ordering parts, fol- 22 5 low the instructions listed under Replace- 6 3 14 ment Parts on page 32 of this manual. 21 20 15 19 13 17 16 15 13 7 12 8 18 9 7 10 11 7 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 099722-01 Alternator Assembly 9 17587000 Ground Lug 1 (HWI3000)* 1
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R PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED 23 PARTS LIST For Models MGH4000C, MGH4000CI, MGH5000D, 25 MGH5000DI, MGH5000DIE, 24 22 9 MGH6000D, MGH6000DI, 15 21 MGH6500IE Alternator 20 Assembly 19 9 10 This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, 8 follow the instructions listed under Re- 14 7 placement Parts on page 32 of this 18 6 manual. 5 13 16 12 4 1 17 2 11 3 PART NUMBER FOR MODEL MGH5000D KEY MGH4000C MGH5000DI MGH6000D NO. MGH4000CI MGH5000DIE MGH6000D
