General Information, Unpacking, Ventilation

PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS

GENERAL

INFORMATION

Master portable generators are rugged and compact. These generators use brushless alternators for dependable, trouble-free ser- vice. Honda gasoline engines provide long life under heavy use. Honda engines have overhead valves (OHV). This provides high performance with lower fuel consumption. These engines are governed to maintain engine speed of 3600 RPM under load. 3600 RPM engine speed provides 120/240V, 60 Hz power.

Additional Features

•Circuit breaker protection

•Spark-arresting mufﬂer

•Large fuel tank

•Oil alert system

•Electric starter (models MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE)

•15-Amp ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle (Except HWI3000A Model)

UNPACKING

1.Remove generator from carton.

2.Remove any protective packaging ap- plied to generator for shipment.

3.Check for loose or missing parts. Check for shipping damage. If any parts are missing or damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought generator.

4.Battery cables are supplied for models MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE only. These cables are in a separate bag inside generator carton. You must in- stall these cables to engine. See Battery, page 8 for installation instructions.

VENTILATION

DANGER: Use only in well- vented areas. Make sure area has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside air. Never run generator in an enclosed or conﬁned area. Never run generator inside oc- cupied building. Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness and will lead to death.

This generator needs cooling air to run prop- erly. Never block free-ﬂowing, cooling air to generator. Overheating will occur without cooling air. This will damage the generator. Keep generator at least three feet away from any object.

DUST, DIRT, RAIN,

AND SNOW

WARNING:Do not use genera- toroutdoorsinrainorsnow.Donot usegeneratornearstandingwater or snow.Do not use if generator is wet or damp.Operating generator in these conditions increases the riskofelectrocution.Severeinjury or death can occur.

Do not use generator in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. This will severely affect its life. Keep generator clean. Do not allow dust, dirt, rain, or snow to collect on it. Protect generator from outdoor elements.

HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION

Air temperature affects generator output. Outputdrops1%foreach10°temperaturerise above60°F.Verylowtemperaturesmaymake the engine hard to start. See engine owner’s manual for more information.

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