Desa Mgh3000, Mgh4000a, Mgh5000a, Mgh6000, Mgh7000 Disconnecting Electric Loads

OPERATION

Continued

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Choke Lever

(Open Position)

Figure 18 - Choke Lever Opened

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

This generator will not perform well at high altitudes without proper adjustment. See engine owner’s manual for details.

ADDING ELECTRICAL LOADS

IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator. Make sure total wattage of all electri- cal loads does not exceed rated wattage of generator. Overloading may shorten generator life. It could also cause internal damage to generator. Overloading will trip circuit breaker.

IMPORTANT: (All models except MGH3000 and MGH7000) Keep full power selector switch in the 120 VOLT ONLY position if only powering 120V items. Only move switch to 120/240 VOLT position if powering 240V items.

1.Check items to be powered. Their nameplate lists their wattage ratings.

Note: The wattage ratings for some electrical motors are misleading. They may require up to three-times their rated wattage to start. You must figure total electrical load wattage. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads does not exceed rated wattage of generator. See Determining Electrical Load For Generator, page 16.

2.Start engine. Let engine reach full speed.

3.Connect electrical loads one at a time. If the load consists of electric motors, start them first. Always start the largest first. Start each motor individually.

DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC LOADS

Remove electrical loads one at a time. Remove voltage sensitive items first. Voltage sensitive items include TVs, VCRs, and other home electronic items.