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Gasoline Generating Sets
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Operator
Manual
MGENER-220
MGENER-221
MGENER-450
MGENER-550
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Thank you for purchasing our generator.
manual contains the information
This owner's manual describes the operation and maintenance of the Generator. All information
product information available
obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permisson.
This manual
should be considered a permanent part of the generator and should remain. with it if it'is resold.
on
at
the time of printing.
We
how
want to help you get the best results from your new generator and to operate it safely. This
to
do that; please read it carefully.
we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any
in
this pubilcation is based
on
the latest
Safety Messages ·
Your
safety and the safety of others
read these messages
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message
filand
one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These mean
f!'lJ•Vmij::lij
You
carefully.
Will
f!'\!l!M;l@[#J You CAN be KILLED
F!'t!f•mm@J
Each message tells you what the hazard
Damage
You
will also see other important messages that are preceded by.the word NOTICE.
This word means:
I NOTICE I Your
The purpose of these messages
You CAN be HURT
Prevention
Messages
generator
is
be KILLED
if
or
other
is
to help prevent damage to your generator, other property, or the environment.
very important.
or
SERIOUSLY HURT
or
SERIOUSLY HURT
you
don't
is.
property
We
have provided important safety messages
if
you.
don't
follow
instructions.
if
you
don't
follow
instructions.
follow
what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
instructions.
could
be
damaged
it
you
don't
follow
instructions.
in
this manual and
is
preceded
on
the generator.Please
by
a safety alert symbol
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CONTENTS
SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................................................................... .4
Safety Label Location .............................................................................................................................................................. .4
Safety lnformation .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
COMPONENT IDENTIFCATION .................................................................................................................................................. 7
CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Engine Switch .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Recofl Starter ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Fuel Valve ............................................................................................................................................................................... i O
Choke Rod .............................................................................................................................................................................
Circuit Breaker ........................................................................................................................................................................
Grand Terminal ......................................................................................................................................................................
Oil Alert System ..... : ................................................................................................................................................................
Pilot Lamp .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
DC
Termina.ls ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
DC
Circuit Protector. .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
GENERATOR USE .....................................................................................................................................................................
Connections to a
Generator Ground Circuit. ......................................................................................................................................................
AC
Applications ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
AC
Operation .......................................................................................................................................................................... i 5
DC
Operation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Disconnecting the battery
PREOPERATION CHECK ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Engine
Oil. ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Fuel
Recommendation .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
STARTING THE ENGlNE ............................................................................................................................................................
STOPPING THE ENGINE ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Building's Electrical System ......................................................................................................................... 13
cables ............................................................................................................................................ 17
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MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Engine
Air Cleaner
TRANSPORTING/STORl\GE .................................................................................................................................................... 29
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................ . ............................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Operation
Oil
Fuel Sediment
Spark Plug Service .............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Generator set electric wiring diagram................... . ...................................................................................................... 37
Cup
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SAFETY
SAFETY
LABEL
LOCATION
These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully.
If
a label comes off or becomes hard
to
read, contact your generator dealer for a replacement.
CD
.
CV
Q)
CD
VOLTAGE VOLTAGE 12V
FREQUENCY
RATED
OUTPUT
MAX
OUTPUT
PHASE
..
Do
not connect to a building's electrical system unless
an
isolation switch has been installed by a qualified
electrician.
•
Using a generator or
system, or when your hands are wet, could result
an
electrical appliance
in
wet conditions such
in
electrocution. Keep the generator
4
CTl
AC
60Hz
...
kw
...
kw
1
as
rain or snow or near a pool or sprinkler
dry.
DC
CURRE~IT
FUEL
BA
GASOLINE
(PETR PL)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according
before operating your gernerator.
procedures.
Operator
• Know how to stop the generator quickly
e Understand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles and connections.
• Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper instruction.
Carbon
• Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may
lead
$
exhaust gas.
Electric
•
• Using a generator or electrical appliance
wet,
•
or ice can cause a
•
Responsibility
Monoxide
to
death.
If
you run the generator
Shock
The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused.
could result
If
the generator
Do
not connect
Hazards
To
keep exhaust gas from building
Hazards
in
electrocution. Keep the generator dry.
is
stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, check all electrical components
malfunction or short circuit
to
a building's electrical system unless
You
can help prevent accidents
in
case of emergency. (See Page 22)
in
an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amounts of
up,
provide adequate ventilation.
in
wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are
in
electrical components which could result
by
being familiar with your generator's controls and
an
isolation switch that has been installed by a qualified electrician.
to
instructions. Read and understand this owner's manual
by
observing safe operating
Do
not let children operate the generator.
on
the control panel, before each use.Moisture
in
electrocution.
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Fire and
• The exhaust system gets hot enough
• The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not
it
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and
refueled or where gasoline
• Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may ignite after the engine has started. Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up before
starting the generator.
Bum
Hazards
to
ignite some materials.
- Keep the generator at least 1 meter (31eet) away from buildings and other equipment during operation.
-
Do
not enclose the generator
- Keep
is
flammable materials away from the generator.
hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
in
is
stored. Refuel
any structure.
is
explosive under certain conditions.
in
a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Do
not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the generator is
to
touch the muffler while
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FUEL
VALVE
CHOKE ROD
VOLTfVIETEFi
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
AIR
CLEANER
ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH SERIAL NO.
7
GROUND
CIRCUIT BREAl<ER
TERfVllN/>,L
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FUEL TANK CAP
FUEL
MUFFLER
METER
SPARK PLUG
CAP
Record the engine number for your future reference. (See Page
requests.
Engine
serial number:
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7)
Refer
to
this serail number when ordering parts, and when making technical
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CONTROLS
Switch
To
star! and stop the engine.
Switch
posl!ivn:
OFF:
ON:
STt~RT:
Return the key to the
has started.
seconds at a
the switch and wait 1
starter again.
To
Stop the engineJ\ey can be
removed/inserted.
To
run the engine after starting.
To
start the engine by turning
the starter motor.
ON
position once the engine
Do
not use the starter for more than 5
time. II
the
engine rails
O seconds before opreating the
to
start, release
Recoil Starter
To
start the engine Pull the starter grip lightly until
resistance
I NOTICE I Do
back
prevent
is
felt. then pull briskly.
against
the
damage
engine.
to
the
no!
ailDw
Ret~m1
starter.
!he
start&r
ii
tc1
gently
snap
to
'\NlUmut an Electric
Siar!er
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Fuel Valve
The fuel valve
tank and carburetor. When the valve lever
is
in
the ON position, fuel
from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
to
return the lever to OFF after stopping the
engine.
is
located between
is
ihe
fuel
allowed to flow
Be
sure
Choke Rod
The choke
mixture when cold starting.
opened
and
left.
is
used
by
moving the choke
closed
by
to
provide
an
emiched
The
choke
rod
to
moving the choke rod
fuel
can
be
the right
to
the
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Circuit Breaker
The circuit breaker will automatically switch OFF if there
significant overload of the generator at the receptacle.
switched OFF automatically, check that the applicance
and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the circuit before switching
the circuit breaker
ON
again.
is
a short circuit
If
the circuit breaker
is
working properly
or
Ground Terminal
The generator ground terminal
on
a metal non-current carrying parts
of
each receptacle.
Oil
Alert
System
The
Oil Alert system
crankcase can fall below a sale limit, the
position). The 1500&1300 do not have this feature.
is
designed
is
connected to the frame of the generator,
of
the generator,
to
prevent engine damage caused
Oil Alert system will automatically shut down the engine (the engine switch will remain
and
the ground terminals
circuit breaker
by
an
insufficient amount of oil
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a
is
DC
circuit protertor
+
Ground terminal
0
in
the
in
the
ON
_,,
DC
0
+ -
12
@
in
the crankcase. Before the oil level
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Pilot Lamp
The pilot lamp
DC
Terminals
The
DC
The
terminals are colored
to the generator
terminal.)
DC
Circuit
The
DC
the battery or the connections between the
is
illuminated when the generator
terminals may
ONLY
be used for charging
red
DC
terminals with the proper polarity (battery positive to generator red terminal and battery negative
to identify the positive(+) terminal and black
Protector
circuit protector automatically shuts off the
is
operating normally.
12
DC
battery
and
volt automotive type batteries.
battery charging circuit when the generator
the generator are improper.
to
identify the negative(-) terminal. The battery must
DC
circuit protector
0
is
overloaded, when there
Ground terminal
be
to
the generator black
connected
is
a problem with
circuit breaker
©
12
+
DC
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GENERATOR USE
Connections
Connections for standby power
generator power from
F'!'\W•j;l~llWil
into
the
lltility
Consult
F1'tli£\ffi@Rl
into
In
use procedures.
lhe
the
generator. When
some areas, generators are required by law to be registered with local utility companies. Check local regulations for proper registration and
Generator
Portable generators have a system ground that connects the generator frame components
The system ground
Local regulations, codes or laws may require that the ground system be connected to the
receptacle tester,
II
local regulations, codes, or laws require the system ground to be connected
inspector.Provide him with the electrical wiring diagram
The ground terminal can
local law or electrical code. Before using the ground terminal consult a qualified electrican or electrical inspector for regulations
to a Building's
utility power, and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
Improper
lines.
utility
company
Improper
Ground
is
it
will not show the same ground circuit condition
connections
Such
bacldeed may
connections
utility
Circuits
not connected to the
be
used
Electrical
to
a building's electrical system must be made
to a building's
electrocute
or a qualified
power
to
earth the generator or bond the rrame of the generator
electrician.
to a bliilding's
is
restored,
AC
neutral wire.
"'"'"'*'"'""1'
electrical
utility
electrical
the
generator
in
this manual.
system
company
'Jll"r~(ers
sys~em
can
may
explode,
as
for a home receptacle.
by
a qualified electrician. The connection must isolate the
can
allow
or
othern
allow
electrical curren1
bum,
to
the
AC
electrical
or
to
neutral wire, consult a qualified electrical or electrical
to
current
who
contact
cause
!ires
the ground terminals
AC
neutral wire. If the generator
the frame of a vehicle, but only
Imm
in
from
the
the
the
the
generator
lines
during a power
utility
building's
in
the
company
electrical system.
AC
ouiput receptacles.
if it
to
backteeci
ou!age.
io
bacldeeci
is
tested
is
required by
in
your area.
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by
a
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AC
Applications
Before connecting
• Make sure that
• If
an
appliance begins
determine whether the
• Make sure that the electrical rating ol the tool or appliance does not exceed that of the generator, Never exceed the maximum power rating of
the generator.
an
appliance or power cord
it
is
in
good working order. Faulty appliances or power cords
to
operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or stops suddenly, turn
problem
is
the appliance, or if the rated load capacity ol the generator has been exceeded.
Power levels between rated and maximum may be used for
to
the generator;
can
create a potential for electrical shock.
no
more than 5 minutes.
it
off immediately. Disconnect the applicance, and
I NOTICE I Substantial overloading
overloading
Limit operation requiring maximum power
Maximum power is:
For continuous operation, do not exceed the rated power.
Rated power is:
In
either case, the total power requirements
usually_list rating information near the model number or serial number.
the
generator
See specifications. (Pages 33&34)
See specifications. (Pages 33&34)
may
no!
wm
switch
to
open the
thii'
5 minutes.
(VA)
circuit
breaker. Exceeding
circuil
breaker
of all appliances connected must be considered. Appliance and power tool manufactures
OFF,
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but
will
U1e
shorten
!ime
the
limit
for
service
maximum
iiie
of
the generator.
power
operation
or
siigMly
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AC Operation
1.
Start the engine.
2.
Switch ON the
3.
Plug
in
Most motorized
Do
not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle.
electrical load on the circuit, wait a few minutes and then reset the circuit-breaker.
AC
circuit breaker.
circuit breaker
the appliance.
appliances require more than their rated wattage for startup.
If
an
overloaded circuit causes the
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DC circuit protector
0
+
•
DC12
AC
Ground terminal
circuit breaker to swith
OFF,
reduce the
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DC operation
The DC terminals may ONLY be used for charging 12 volt automotive-type batteries.
Connecting the battery cables:
i.
Before connecting charging cables to a battery that is installed
f!'\wZiornl!Mij
charging
2.
Connect the
3.
Connect
The battery gives
or
using
positive(+)
the
other
batteries.
battery cable to the battery
end of the
olf
positive(+)
explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when
positive(+)
battery cable to the generator
in
a vehicle, disconnect the vehicle's grounded battery cable.
terminal.
positive(+)
terminal.
(~c
circuit
breaker
4. Connect the
5.
Connect the
6.
Start the
I NOTICE
generator may be damaged.
An overloaded DC circuit, excessive current draw by the battery,
II
this happens,
discontinue charging and see your authorized generator dealer.
negative(-)
other
rnerator.
Do
wait
battery cable to the battery
end of the
not
start the vehicle while the battery charging
a few minutes
negative(-)
before
-~
/
battery cable to the generator
pushing
negative(-)
in the circuit
,;,~:C:j~~
Ground
terminal
j
DC 12
terminal.
negative(-)
cables
are connected and the generator
or
wiring problem will trip the DC circuit protector (PUSH button extends out).
protector
to resume operation. II
terminal.
the
circuit
is
n.mning. The vehicle
protector
continues
or
the
to go OFF,
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1 Stop the engine.
2.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery cable from the generator negatvie (-)terminal.
3.
Disconnect the other end of the negative(-) battery cable from the battery negative(-) terminal.
4.
Disconnect the positive(+) battery cable from the generator positive(-:-) terminal.
5.
Disconnect the other end of the positive(+) battery cable
6.
Connect the vehicle ground cable to the battery negative(-) terminal.
7.
Reconnect the vehicle grounded battery cable.
circuit breaker
to
the battery positive(+) terminal.
DC
circuit protector
DCl2
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Ground
terminal
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Engine oil
I NOTICE I Engine oil is a
mamce and
will
Check the
surface with the engine stopped.
Use 4-stroke oil, or
oil certified to meet or exceed
ements for Service Classification SG,
SG, SF/CC, CD will show this designation
(1) SG.SF/CC.CD
(2) SG.SF/CC.CD MULTI VISCOSITY
SAE 1
viscosities
ture
1.
Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
2.
Check the oil level
screwing it in.
3.
If the level
ended oil.
lllanage
o,;
OW-30
shown
in
your area
service
is
me.
the engirne and are
level BEFORE EACH USE with the generator on a level
an
SINGLE VISCOSITY
is
recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other
in
the chart may
is
within the indicated range.
by
low,
fill
major
factor
affecting engine perfor-
Non-de1<>rgen~
equivalet high detergent, premium quality
U.S.
be
inserting the dipstick into the filler neck without
to
the top of the oil filler neck with the recomm-
and 2-str00ke
not
rec:timmended.
automobile manufacturer's requir-
SF/CC,
CD.
on
the container.
used when the average tempera-
engine
oils
rK'or
Motor oils classified
..
~sW-30
-~
'"1
-20
O
-30 -20 -10
AMB I ENT
SAE
-
20
Viscosily
~
0
Grades
~30
-
lOW-30
40 60
TEIVIPERATURE
10
80
20
..
..
&..
..
100° F
30 40'C
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Fuel Recorn1mtmdation
1.
Check. the fuel level gauge.
•
R:efruel
i-eto.iel"d
De;
no!
Use gasoline with a
We
recommend
f\Jever
use stale
if
ihe
fuel level is low. Do not lill above the
!n
or
where
gasoline
overi'ill the fuel tank
See specifications. (Pages 33&34)
pump
unleaded gasoline
or
octane
contaminated gasoline
are,a
wiU1
is,
stored.
sl101Jlci
when
CMILDREM.
rating
because
shoulder
urn::ler
br,eatMng
FUEL
TANK
GAUGE
levver
engine
certain
Do
Ii
lier
ol
!he
enqine
s~')P!le1:L
.,
be
wiih
skin
m·
FUEL
LEVEL
of
86 or higher.
it
produces
or
oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting
of the fuel strainer.
conditions.
11ot
::;rr1oke
or
allow
CAP
and
spark
or water
flames
FUEL
STRAl!\JER
deposit
and extends exhaust
in
the fuel tank.
th'.~
tan!'
is
cap is closed
spi~!ed,
sysiem
sum
life.
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Occasionally you may hear lighi "spark knock" or "pinging", (metallic rapping noise) while operating under heavy loads. This
concern.
If
spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, change brands of gasoline.
an
authorized MP generator dealer.
I NOTICE I
Runing the engine with persisient spark lmock or pinging is misuse, and the Disiributor's Limited Warranty does not cover parts damaged
misuse.
Oxygenated Fuels
Some gasolines are being blended with alcohol or
oxygenated fuels. Some areas of the United States use oxygenated fuels
If
you
use
Ethanol (ethyl
Gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol
marketed under
Methanol (meUiyi
Gasoline containing methanol must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors
methanol
MTBE (methyl
Your
may use gasoline contining
Before using
any undesirable operating symptoms, switch to a conventional unleaded
from the use of
I NOTICE I Oxygenated fuels can deimage
by
spilled
Running
an
oxygenated
or
the
by
volume may cause starting and/or performance problems and may damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of your fuel system.
tertiary
an
oxygenated fuel, try
an
fuel
is
the
engine
with
persisient
fuel,
be
sure its pump octane rating
grain
alcohol)
by
name "Gasohol".
or
wood
alcohol)
butyl ether)
up
to 15% MTBE
to
confirm the fuel's contents. Some states require this information
oxygenated fuel are not the responsibility of factory and are not covered under warranty.
not
covered
under
warranty.
spark
knocl<
or
pinging
an
ether compound
is
volume may cause siarting and/or performance problems. Gasoline containing ethanol may be
by
volume.
paint
mul
plasiic.
86
or higher.
Se
to
carelul
can cause
increase the octane. These gasolines are collectively referred
to
help meet clean air standards.
to
protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5%
gaso-line. Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
not
to
spill
engine
fuel when
If
spark knock or pinging persists, see
damage.
to
be
posted
on
filling
your
fuel
is
the pump.
lank.
Damage caused
no
cause !or
If
you
notice
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by
to
as
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1.
Make sure
2.
Turn
3.
The automatic choke will
position.
4.
Start the engine
With
Turn
Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
to
disconnect
the fuel valve to the
recoil starter:
the engine switch
all
electrical loads from panel receptacles. The generator may be hard
ON
position.
be
closed if the engine
to
the
ON
position.
is
cold. If you want to operate the choke manually, move the choke rod out of the CLOSED
STARTING THE
to
start
if
a load is connected.
I NOTICE I Do
ii
Return
5.
gently
If
you
have manually closed the choke, move it to the OPEN position
not
allow
to
prevent damage
the starter
lo
the
grip
to
snap back against the engine.
starter
or
housing.
as
the engine warms
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~n
an
en~~~~""g8nc~(:
1.
To
stop the engine
in
nmmal
use:
1.
Turn
the
AC
circuit breaker
2.
Disconnect
Disconnect
3.
Turn
4.
Turn
all
DC
the engine switch
the fuel valve
E
in
an
emergency, iurn
to
the Ol"F position.
electrical loads from panel receptacles.
battery charging cables
to
the OFF position.
to
the OFF position.
the
engine switch
to
the OFF posiiion. See step
3.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
the intervals shown
f!'\WhloWl~M
engine
must
I NOTICE I Use
equivalent
be
nm, make
quamy
in
the Maintenance schedule below.
Exhaust
gas
sure
only
genuine
may
damage
is
contains
the
area
factory
the
generator.
necessary
poiscmous
is
well ventilated.
parts
to
keep the generator
carbon
monoxide.
or
their
equivalent
in
good operating condition. Perform the service and inspection
Shut
oif
the
engine
for
maintenance
or
repair.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
Performed at every indicated month
or operating hour interval, whiche11er
comes
first
llEM
Engine oil
Air cleaner
Sediment Cup
Spark pulg
Valve clearance
Fuel tank and strainer
Fuel line
(1)
Service more frequently when used
(2)
These items should
be
serviced by
First
Each
use
Check
level
----------
Change
Check
Clean
Clean
Check-Clean
Check-Adjust
Chean
I
Check
(Replace if
necessary)
in
dusty areas.
an
authorized generator dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and
0
0
month
or or
20 Hrs. 50 Hrs.
(3) (3) (3)
0
Every Every
3 months 6 months year
0 (1)
Every 2 years (2)
proficient
(3)
For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
23
before
Replacement
or
mo
Hrs.
0
0
0
performing
Every
300
0
0 (2)
or
(3)
any
parts
Hrs.
(2)
maintenance.
which
are
is
mechanically
if
not
at
the
of
Page 25
oil
Drain the oil while the engine
1.
Remove the drain plug and sealing washer, oil filler cap, and drain the oil.
2.
Reinstall the drain plug
with the recommended oil and check the level.
3. Refill
Oil
capacity:
See specifications. (Pages 33&34)
is
warm
io
assure rapid and complete draining.
ancl
sealing washer. Tighten the plug securely.
OIL DRAll\I PLUG
~
is m1!il!:ely
possible
as
Please dispose
service station or recycling center for reclamation, Do not throw it
Used
motor
unless
you handle used oil on a
oil may cause
after harn:lling used oiL
ol
used motor oil
skin
cancer
ii
daily
basis, il
in
a manner that is compatible with the
repealedif
still
UPPER LEVEL
!ell
advisatile
in ccm!act
environment
in
the trash or pour it on the ground.
wiih
th<m:nghiy
the
'JIJash
We suggest you take ii in a sealed container io your local
24
skin
your
fvr
prc•longed periods,
hands
wiih
soap and water as
Alihough
!his
Page 26
Air
cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner
malfunction, service the air cleaner regulary. Service more frequently when
operating the generator
will
restrict air flow
in
to
the
carburetor.
extremely dusty areas.
To
prevent carburetor
AIR CLEANER COVER
f!'\Wl'l;;l~i!Nij
filter element can cause a fire
nonflammable
I NOTICE I Never run the generator
engine wear
1.
Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips.remove the air cleaner cover, and
remove the element.
2.
Wash the
water, then rinse
point solvent, Allow the element to dry thoroughly.
3.
Soak the element
The engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left
element.
4.
Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover.
Using
solvent
will
result
element
in
thoroughly; or wash
in
clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.
gasoline
a solution of household detergent and warm
or
flammable
or
explosion. Use only soapy water
without
in
solvent
the air cleaner. Rapid
nonflammable or high flash
to
clean
the
or
in
the
ELEMENT
25
Page 27
Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning
The sediment cup prevents dirt or water, which may
entering the carburetor.
sediment cup
1.
Turn
and
2.
Clean the sediment cup, 0-ring, and filter
point solvent.
3.
Reinstall the filter, 0-ring, and sediment cup.
4.
Turn the fuel valve
should be cleaned.
the fuel valve
filter.
If the engine has not been run for a long time, the
to
the OFF position. Remove the sediment cup, 0-ring,
in
nonflammable or high flash
ON
and check for leaks.
be
in
the fuel tank, from
FUEL
VALVE
SEDIMENT CUP
26
FUEL FILTER
SEDIMENT CUP
-~
0-o-RING
J
Page 28
Spark Plug Service
Recommended
To
ensure proper engine operaion, the spark plug must be properly gap
-ped and free of deposits.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Be careful
not to touch the muffler.
1.
Remove the spark plug cap.
2.
Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base.
3.
Use the wrench supplied
spark
plugs:
MP160; BPR6ES (NGK)
MP240, MP340, MP390; BPRSES (NGK)
MP270; BP6ES (NGK)
in
the tool kit
to
remove the spark plug
PLUG WRENCH
PLUG CAP
5.
Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked
or chipped.
6.
Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge.
Correct as necessary by
The
gap
Clean the spark plug with a wire brush
carefully bending the side electrode.
should
be: 0.70-0.80 mm (0.028-0.031 in)
if
it
is
to be reused
27
0.70-0.80
mm (0.028-0.031
in)
Page 29
7.
Check that the spark plug washer
8.
After !he spark plug
-11
installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug seats
1
/8-1
/4 turn after the spark plug seats
is
seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer.
is
in
good condition, and thread the spark plug
to
compress the washer.
in
by
hand
to
compress the washer.
to
prevent cross-threading.
If
reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten
NOTICE I The
the
engine.
Never use
spark
spark
plugs
plug
which
must
be
have an
securely
improper
tightenecL
An
heat range. Use
impmperly
only
the recommended-spark
28
tightened
spark
plug
can
plugs
become
or
very
hot
equivalent
and
could
damage
Page 30
TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
When transporting the generator, turn the engine switch and the fuel valve
spilled fuel may ignite.
f!\ll1H:lM~t€1
ing
or
storing
Take
care not
Before storing the unit for
1.
Be sure the storage area
2.
Service according to the table below:
STORAGE TIME
Less than 1 month
1
to
2 months
2 months
1 year or more Remove the spark plug.Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the pull
*Use
gasoline
recommendations.
Contact
the
to
drop or strike the generator when transporting. Do not place heavy objects on the generator.
to
1 year
conditioners
with a hot
generator.
an
extended period:
is
No preparation required
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner'.
Fill
with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner·.
Drain the carburetor
Drain the fuel sediment cup.
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner·.
Drain the carburetor float bowl.
Drain the fuel sediment cup.
distribute the
Change the engine oil.
Alter removal
engine
or
exhaust
free of excessive humidity and dust.
RECOMMENDED SERVICE PROCEDURE
float bowl.
oil. Reinstall the spark plug.
from storage, drain the stored gasoline into a suitable container.and fill with fresh gasoline before starting.
that are
formulated
system
to extend
storage
can
OFF.
Keep the generator level
cause
serious
TO
life.
Contact
burns
or
PREVENT
your
authorized
fires
HARD
to
prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or
..
let
the
engine
cool
before
STARTING
generator
dealer
for
29
transport·
rope to
conditioner
Page 31
1 . Drain the carburetor
gasoline into a suiltable container.
by
loosening the drain screw. Drain the
F1\l&-MMM
Gasoline is extreme!y flammable and is explosive
certain
conditions
area with the engine stopped. Do
-Mes
or
sparks
2.
Change the engine oil.
3.
Remove the spark plug, and pour about a tablespoon of
clean engine oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine several
revolutions
4.
Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this
point, the piston is coming up
and both the intake and exhaust
the engine
corrosion.
Pervorm
in
the
to
distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
in
this position will help
area
this
task
in
a well ventilated
not
smoke
during
this
procedure.
on
its compression stroke
valves are closed. Storing
to
protect it from internal
or
allow Fla
DRAIN SCREW
under
p
I
I
Align the notch on the starter pulley
with the hole at the top of recoil starter.
30
Page 32
When
the engine will not start:
TROUBlESHOOl'ING
Is there fuel in the tank?
i
YES
Is there enough oil in the engine?
i
YES
Is there a
r11W!1:1MM
spilled
plug.Spilled fuel may ignite.
Is the fuel reaching the carburetor?
If the engine still
the
erator deater.
spark
fuel
generator
from the
I
Be
around
1
YES
l
YES
does
to an
spark
sure
there is
the
not start, take
authorized
plug?
spark
gen-
NO
NO
NO I Replace the
To
check:
no
1)
Remove the
around the
2) Remove the
plug cap.
3) Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder head.
4)
Crank the engine. Sparks should
NO
To
check:
1) Turn off the engine switch and
2)
Fuel should flow from the drain when the engine switch
is turned on.
spark
spark
spark
plug.
spark
plug. I
plug cap and clean any dirt from
plug and install the spark plug
jump
loosen the drain screw.
31
Still
NO
spark
in
the
across the gap.
Refill the fuel tank.
Add the recommended
Take the
generator
generator
dealer.
Clean
the fuel sediment cup.
DRAIN
oil.
to an authorized
SCREW
Page 33
No electricity at the AC receptacles:
the AC circuit breaker ON
Is
!.-YES
Check the electrical appliance
for any defects
or
equipment
1-N~O~---~..;..,.~-~-l!i>
NO
DEFECTS
--~~~-~-----"l>
DEFECTS
L
____
Take the
dealer.
'----------------------'
T_u_1·_n_t_h_e_A_C_c_irc_u_i_tb_r_ea_l_\e_r_O_N_.
generator
to
an authorized generator
• Replace the electrical appliance
• Take the electrical appliance or equipment to an
electrical sl1op for repair.
32
___
or
equipment.
___,
Page 34
50Hz
Model
Generator
Maximum
Continuous
Rated
Rated
Power
Rated
Displacement
Ignition
Oil
Starting
Oil
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal/I)
Dimension
Net
Watts
Watts
Phase
Voltage
Frequency
DC
output
Factor
Engine
Horsepower
Speed
Systerm
Alert
Systerm
System
Volume
(gal/I)
Others
(L
x W x
Weight(kg)
H)
1500
Brushless
1100
1000
Single
12V8A
1.0
2.6
3600rpm
87cc
i\lo
Recoil
0.1/0.37
1.6/6
465mm
365mm
390mm
26
SPECIFICATIONS
1900
Brush
less/Brush
1700
1500
Single
12V8A
1.0
5.5
3600rpm
163cc
Yes Yes
Recoil Recoil
0.16/0.6 0.16/0.6
3.2/12
570mm
445mm 445mm 445mm
465mm 465mm
41
2600
Brushless/Brush
2200
2000
Single
12V8A
1.0
5.5/6.7
3600rpm
1 63cc/200cc
3.2/12
570mm
42
3500
Brushless/Brush
2800
2500
Single
12V8A
Single
3600rpm
200cc
Recoil
0.16/0.6
3.2/12
610mm 645mm
465mm
1.0
6.7
Yes
43
5500
5500E
Brush
less/Brush
4500
4000
Single
220V/230V/240V
12V8A
"1.0
Cylinder
1·1.0
3600rpm
338cc
1
ransistorized
Yes
0.29/1
5.8122
540mm
570mm
74176 75177
33
6000
6000E
Brushless/Brush
5000
4500
Single
50Hz
12V8A
1.0
4-Stroke
.·1
air-cooled
13.0 13.0
3600rpm
389cc
magneto
Yes Yes
0.29/1
5.8/22
695mm
540mm 540mm
570mm 570mm
6500
6500E
Brushless/Brush
5500
5000
Single
12V8A 12V8A
1.0
3600rpm 3600rpm
389cc
Transistorized
.1
0.29/1
.1
5.8122
695mm
77/79
7000
7000E
Brushless/Brush
6000
5500
Single
1.0
14.0
407cc
Yes
magneto
0.29/1
.1
5.8/22
695mm
540mm
570mm
81/83
7500
7500E
Brushless/Brush
6500
6000
Single
12V8A
1.0
14.0
3600rpm
407cc
Yes
0.29/1.1
5.8122
695mm
540mm
570mm
82/84
8000
8000E
Brush
less/Brush
7200
6500
Single
·12V8A
1.0
14.0
3600rpm
407cc
Yes
0.29/1.1
5.8/22
695mm
540mm
570mm
84/86
Page 35
Hz
Mode!
Generator
Maximum
Continuous
Rated
Rated
I=
~ovver
Rated
Displacement
Ignition
Oil
~-
Starting
Oil
Fuel
Tani<
Dimension
Net
Wat1s
VVatts
Phase
Voltage
Frequency
DC
output
Factor
Engine
Horsepo•/ver 2_6
Speed
Systerm
Alert
Systerm
S.ysten1
Volume
(gal/I)
O~hers
Capacity
(L
x W x
Weight(kg)
Brushless
I
3600rpm
o_
(gal~)
H)
365mm
1500
1100
iooo
Singie
12V8A
1
_Q
87cc
No
Recoil
1
/0_37
2_
1/8
470mm
410mm
_26
SPE
1900
I
Brushless/Brush
1700
1500
Single
12V8A 12V8A
1
_o
5.5
3600rpm
163cc
Yes
Recoil Recoil
o_
16/0_6
5_3;20
570mm
455mm
470mm 470mm 470mm
41
2600
Brushless/Brush
2200
2000
Single
1
_o
5_5;5_7
I
I
3600rpm
163cc/200cc
Yes
0_
16/0_6
5_3120
570mm
455mm
42 43
Brushless/Brush
I
3600rprn
ICAT~O
3500
2800
2500
Single
-12V8A
i
_O
Single
6_7
200cc
Yes
Reco~\
0_16/G
5_3/20
610mrn
455mm
5500E
Brushless/Brush
220V/2
-12V8A
Cylinder
3600rpm 3600rpm
Transistorized
0_29/1
6
7-4/28
645mm
540mm
640mm
34
5500
4500
4000
Single
1
_o
-11
_o
338cc
Yes
74/76
50Hz
4-Stroke
_ 1
6000
f6oooE
Brushless/Brush
5000
4500
Single Single
30\1/2~-0V
-12</8A
·1.,0
air-cooled
13_0
389cc
magneto
Yes
_ i
0_29/1
7-4/28
695mm
540mm
640mm 640mm
75177
6500
6500E
Brushless/Brush
5500
5000
12\/8A
1
_o
13_0
3600rpm 3600rpm
389cc
·ves
I
ransistorized
0_29;-1_1
7Al28
695mm
540mm
77179
7000E
Brushless/Brush
Single
12\/SA
407cc
Q_29/1_1
7-4/28
695mm
540mm
640mm
8i/83
7000
6000
5500
1
_o
14_0
Yes
magneto
7500
t500E
I
-I
Brushless/Brush
6500
6000
Single
-12V8A
3600rpm
407cc
0-29/1 _ -1
7-4/28
695mm
540mm
640mm 640mm
82/84
1
_o
i4_0
Yes
Brushless/Brush
3600rpm
0_29/1_1
8000
8000E
7200
6500
Single
12V8A
1
_o
14_0
407cc
Yes
7-4/28
695mm
540mm
84/86
Page 36
60Hz
Model
Generator
Maximum
Continuous
Rated
Rated
Power
Rated
Displacement
Ignition
Oil
Starting
Oil
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal/I)
•
Dimension
Net
Watts
Phase
Voltage
Frequency
DC
output
Factor
Engine
Horsepower
Speed
Systerm
Alert
Systerm
System
Volume
(gal/I)
Others
(L
x W x
Weight(kg)
Watts
H)
1300
Brush
1300
1100
Single
12V8A
1.0
2.6
3600rpm
87cc
No
Recoil
0.1/0.37
1.6/6
465mm
365mm
390mm
26
less
2000
Brush
less/Brush
2000
1700
Single
-12V8A
1.0
5-5
3600rpm
163cc
Yes
Recoil
0.16/0.6
3.2/12
570mm
445mm
465mm
41
s
ECIFICATIONS
2800
Brush
less/Brush
2800
2500
Single
12V8A
1.0
5.5/6_7
3600rpm
163cc/200cc
Yes
Recoil
0.16/0.6
3.2/12
610mm
445mm
465mm
42
3300
Brushless/Brush
3300
3000
Single
12V8A
1.0
Single
6.7
3600rpm
200cc
Transistorized
Yes
Recoil
0.16/0.6
3.2/12
610mm
445mm
465mm
43
5000
5000E
Brush
less/Brush
5000
4500
Single
11av1115v
60Hz
12V8A
-1_0
Cylinder
4-Stroke
11.0
3600rpm
338cc 338cc
Yes
0-29/1
.1
5.8/22
695mm
540mm 540mm
570mm 570mm
74/76
35
5500
5500E
Brushless/Brush
5500
5000
Single
112ov
12V8A
1.0
air-cooled
11-0
3600rpm
magneto
Yes
Transistorized
0.29/1
.1
5.8/22
695mm
76/78
6000
6000E
Brushless/Brush
6000
5500
Single
12V8A 12V8A
13.0 14.0
3600rpm
389cc
0.29/1
5.8/22
695mm
540mm
570mm
81/85
Brush
1.0 1.0
3600rpm
Yes
0_29/1
.1
695mm 695mm
540mm
570mm
6600
6600E
less/Brush
6600
6000
Single
407cc
Yes
magneto
5.8/22
83/85 84/86
---
7200 7700
7200E
Brush
less/Brush
7200
6500
Single
12V8A
-1_0
14.0
3600rpm
407cc
Yes
.1
0.29/1
5.8/22 5.8/22
540mm
570mm
7700E
.
Brushless/Brush
Single
12V8A
3600rpm
407cc
0.29/-1.1
.1
695mm
540mm
570mm
86/88
7700
7000
1.0
14.0
Yes
Page 37
K/60Hz
Model
Generator
Maximum
Continuous
Rated
Rated
Power
Horsepower
Rated
Displacement
Ignition
Oil
Starting
Oil
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal/I)
Dimension
Net
Phase
Voltage
Frequency
DC
output
Factor
Engine
Speed
Systerm
Alert
Systerm
System
Volume
Others
(L
Weight(kg)
Watts
Watts
(gal/I)
x W x
H)
1300
Brush
1300
1100
Single
12V8A
1.0
2.6
3600rpm
87cc
No
Recoil
0.1/0.37
2.1/8
470mm
365mm
410mm
26
SPECIFICATIONS
2000
less
Brush
less/Brush
2000
1700
Single
12V8A
1.0
5.5
3600rpm 3600rpm
163cc
Yes
Recoil Recoil Recoil
0.16/0.6 0.16/0.6
5.3/20
570mm
455mm 455mm 455mm
470mm
41
2800
Brushless/Brush
2800
2500
Single
12V8A
5.57/6.7
1 63cc/200cc
Yes
5.3/20
610mm
470mm
3300
Brush
less/Brush
3300
3000
Single
12V8A
1.0 1.0
Single
6.7
3600rpm
200cc
Yes
0.16/0.6
5.3/20
610mm
470mm
42 43
5000
5000E 5500E
Brushless/Brush Brushless/Brush
5000 5500
4500
Single
11
OV/115V/120V
12V8A
1.0 1.0 1.0
Cylinder
11.0 11.0
3600rpm
338cc
Transistorized
Yes
0.29/1
7.4/28
695mm
540mm
640mm 640mm
74/76
60Hz
12V8A
4-Stroke
3600rpm
magneto
.1
0.29/1
7".4/28
695mm
540mm
5500
Single
338cc
76178
36
5000
air-cooled
Yes
6000 6600
6000E
Brush
less/Brush
6000
5500
Single
12V8A
13.0
3600rpm
389cc
Yes
Transistorized
0.29/1
.1
7.4/28 7.4/28 7.4/28
695mm 695mm 695mm
540mm
640mm
81/85
Brushless/Brush
12V8A
3600rpm
.1
0.29/1.1
540mm
640mm
6600E
6600
6000
Single
1.0
14.0
407cc
Yes
magneto
83/85
7200
7200E 7700E
Brushless/Brush
7200
6500
Single
12V8A
1.0
14.0 14.0
3600rpm 3600rpm
407cc
Yes
0.29/1
540mm
640mm
84/86
Brushless/Brush
Single
12V8A
407cc
.1
0.29/1.1
7.4/28
695mm
540mm
640mm
86/88
7700
7700
7000
1.0
Yes
Page 38
Generator
25uF
set
electric
~~
___
;_;B~)
Bl
r----------"------!Ilirn--_:cw_,
Y/G
+
OC12V
wiring
FIELD WINDING
diagram
MAIN
WINDING
CURRENT
LIMITERl--f--------------~-o~.,_-
PU
PURPLE
RED
YELLOW
BLACK
GREEN
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
_____________
BL
BLUE
w
WHITE
YELOW
Y/G
GREIOA
BLACK
B/W
WHITE
STARTUP
~,w~n.,_~w
SOLENOID
Bi W
VALVE
OFF
0
6
9
6
SWITCHING
ON
START
w
9
BIW
6
B
G
BL
GIW
KEY
37
Page 39
Operation
log
REGULAR
Performed
or
operating
comes
ITEM
Engine
Air
Spark
first.
oil
cleaner
pulg
SERVICE
at
hour
interval,
~
PERIOD
month
whichever
Check
Change
Check
Clean
Check-Clean
level
use
38
First
month
or
20
Hrs.
(3)
Every
3
months
or
50
(3) (3)
I
Every
6
months
or
100
Hrs.
year
300
(3)
or
Hrs.
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