OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Continued
9. Only a qualified electrical service person |
should service and repair generator. |
• Generator produces high voltage. |
Use extreme caution when working |
on electrical parts. |
• Always remove spark plug wire from |
spark plug before servicing. This will |
prevent accidental starting. |
• When working on generator, avoid hot |
muffler, exhaust manifold, and engine |
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge
Control
Panel
120 Volt
| parts. Severe burns may occur. |
• Do not work on generator when | |
| tired. |
• | Use only factory approved replace- |
| ment parts. |
10. Store generator in a | |
Make sure fuel tank is empty. Never | |
store with fuel in tank. Vapors may | |
reach an open flame or spark. Fire or | |
explosion may result. | |
11. Never operate generator | |
• | if engine speed changes greatly |
• | if engine misfires often |
• | if powered items overheat |
• | if electrical output drops |
• | if it is sparking |
• | if it produces smoke or flames |
• | if it vibrates at high levels |
• | if it has a damaged receptacle |
12. Keep generator and nearby areas | |
clean. | |
• Keep generator free of oil, mud, and | |
| other foreign matter. |
• | Remove anything that creates slip- |
| pery areas around generator. |
• | Remove oily rags and other items |
| that create fire hazards. |
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. | |
| Make sure it is rated ABC by the |
| NFPA. They are good for all uses. |
| Consult your local fire department. |
• | Keep fire extinguisher well main- |
| tained. Be familiar with its use. |
13. Know how to stop engine quickly. | |
Know how to use all controls. | |
14. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can | |
cause hearing loss. | |
• When working around generator, | |
| wear approved hearing protection. |
• Remember neighbors when using | |
| generator. |
Receptacle
120Volt
Receptacle (GFCI)
120Volt
Receptacle (Duplex)
Full Power
Selector Switch
120 
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FULL | POWER |
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ONLY |
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| 240V | 120/240 |
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ENM |
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HOURS005 |
| RESET | Provision for | |
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| RESET | |
Run Lamp
Hour Meter |
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120/240 Volt | Roll Cage |
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Receptacle |
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Circuit |
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Breaker |
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| Gas Tank |
Choke
Lever
Fuel
Valve
Lever
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| Ground |
Starter Grip |
| Lug |
| Alternator | |
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Engine | Engine ON/ |
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| OFF Switch | Oil Dipstick |
Figure 1 - Portable Generator (Model MGH4000D Shown)
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