Extension Cords, Generator Grounding

OWNER’S MANUAL

BATTERY

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MOUNTING BATTERY TO GENERATOR

1.Secure battery to generator by battery hold-down system. This system con- sists of the battery mounting bracket, hook bolts, and nut (see Figure 12).

Note: Model MGH10000A battery is located on opposite side as shown (see Figure 13).

2.Locate the red, positive (+) battery cable from starter solenoid. Connect it to the positive (+) battery terminal (see Figures 14 and 15).

3.Locate the black, negative (–) battery cable attached to engine block. Connect it to the negative (–) battery terminal (see Figures 14 and 15).

4.Check battery before starting engine. Make sure fluid levels are full. Make sure battery is charged.

See engine owner’s manual for more information.

Battery Mounting Bracket

Nut

Battery

Hook Bolt

Figure 12 - Battery Hold-Down System (Model MGH7000D Shown)

Nut

Battery

Mounting

Bracket

Battery

Hook

Bolt

Figure 13 - Battery Hold-Down System (Model MGH10000A Shown)

FULL	POWER	TO ENGINE
120		BLOCK
ONLY		BLOCK
		120
		240V
ENM
HOURS00000005
	1/10

TO STARTER

SOLENOID

Figure 14 - Connecting Positive and Negative Cables to Battery

(Model MGH7000D Shown)

TO STARTER

SOLENOID

TO ENGINE

BLOCK

Figure 15 - Connecting Positive and Negative Cables to Battery

(Model MGH10000A Shown)

EXTENSION

CORDS

Only use grounded extension cords. Be sure to use extension cord with proper wire gauge size. See chart below.

Recommended Minimum Wire Gauges (AWG) for Extension Cords

Ampere	AWG for Length of
Load	Cord in Feet
	50'	100'	150'

2	18	18	18
3	18	18	18
4	16	16	16
5	16	16	16
6	16	16	14
8	16	14	12
10	16	14	12
12	14	14	12
14	14	12	10
16	12	12	10
20	10	10	8

GENERATOR

GROUNDING

WARNING: You must prop- erly earth-ground generator be- fore starting. This will help guard against deadly electric shock. Only use grounded plugs with generator. Only use grounded ex- tension cords. Only use three- wire or double-insulated power tools.

Grounding generator helps prevent electric shock from a ground fault condition. Locate ground lug on end of generator housing (see Figure 16). Attach a #10 stranded-copper ground wire to ground lug. Drive grounding point into ground. Grounding point can be a stake, grounding rod, or pipe. Grounding point should be copper or brass. Attach ground wire to grounding point. You must supply the ground wire and grounding point. These do not come with generator. Follow the National Electrical Code and all state and local codes. Consult your power com- pany or a licensed electrician.

WARNING: For a grounding point, do not use metal pipe be- ing used to carry combustible materials or gases.

Ground Lug

Copper or Brass

Grounding Point

Ground Wire

Alternator

Figure 16 - Grounding Generator (Model MGH4000C Shown)

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