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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
GENERATOR
FEATURES
OIL ALERT SYSTEM
The oil alert system protects the engine from low oil damage. This system automatically shuts down the engine and prevents engine restarting if the oil level falls too low.
Note: When this happens, the engine switch remains in the ON position. The oil alert system is wired into the ON/OFF Switch.
If this system shuts down the engine, the engine will not start until you add oil. Add oil to engine (see Engine Oil, page 7).
Note: Operate generator on a level surface. If not level, the oil may flow away from the
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE
All models have a
When protected by the GFCI, you may still feel a shock, but the GFCI should cut it off quickly. A person in normal health should not receive serious injury. Note: Infants and very small children may still be affected.
ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER
This circuit breaker, or fuse, protects the battery charging circuit. A short circuit will trip the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker will also trip if you install battery wrong. Push circuit breaker button to reset. On Model PGH11000IE, the fuse is located inside of the Keyswitch box.
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Engine Circuit | ENGINE SW | |
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Breaker Button 
ON/push OFF
oil level sensing device. This will cause the oil alert system to shut down engine.
See engine Owner’s Manual for more information.
HONDA
ON
OFF 
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Figure 2 - Engine Switch Location
ELECTRIC START
A battery is not supplied with generator. You must provide a
Test Procedure
Check the GFCI receptacle every month. This insures it is working right.
1.Push black TEST button. Red RESET button should pop out. This should trip GFCI, resulting in no electrical power at receptacle. Verify this by plugging test lamp with good bulb into recep- tacle. If lamp does not work, GFCI re- ceptacle is good.
WARNING: If RESET button does not pop out, do not use the GFCI receptacle. Contact a quali- fied electrician for repairs.
2.If the GFCI receptacle tests okay, re- store power by pushing the RESET button back in. The test lamp should work at this time. IMPORTANT: You must press the RESET button firmly and fully. It should lock into place. If the GFCI does not lock into place, do not use receptacle. Contact a qualified electrician for repairs.
RESET
TEST
Figure 4 - Engine Circuit Breaker
RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER
The circuit breakers protect the receptacles and alternator. Overloading generator will trip circuit breaker. A short circuit in item being powered will also trip breaker. If this occurs, unplug electrical load from recep- tacle. Let circuit breaker cool down. Push circuit breaker button to reset.
Electric motors need higher starting current. They require up to
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Figure 5 - Receptacle Circuit Breaker Button
Note: High ambient temperature will cause nuisance tripping.
Figure 3 - GFCI Receptacle
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