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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 oil level sensing device. This will cause the oil alert system to shut down engine.
See engine owner’s manual for more information.
Models HWI3000A, | ENGINE SW |
MGH3000GA, MGH3000A, | ON |
MGH4000D, MGH4000DI, | OFF |
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MGH5000E, and |
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MGH5000EI |
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FULL POWER SELECTOR SWITCH
All models except HWI3000A, M G H 3 0 0 0 G A , M G H 3 0 0 0 A a n d MGH6500AIE have a full power selector switch on the control panel. The switch has two positions: 120 VOLT ONLY, and 120/240 VOLT.
120 VOLT ONLY: This position sends full power to the 120V receptacles only. 240V power is not available. Use this position when powering 120V items only.
120/240 VOLT: This position sends full power to the 120/240V receptacle. It also powers the 120V receptacles at reduced wattage capacity.
IMPORTANT: Do not move the full power selector switch while powering electrical items. Unplug all items before moving switch. Failure to do so can damage switch. Models HWI3000A,MGH3000GA,MGH3000A,and MGH6500AIE do not have this switch. These models provide full power to all receptacles.
ELECTRIC START
(Models MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE)
Models MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE have electric starters. A battery is not sup- plied with generator.You must provide a 12- volt,
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE
All models (Except HWI3000A) have a 120- volt ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle. The GFCI receptacle is on the control panel or top cover of alternator (mod- els MGH3000GA and MGH3000A only). The GFCI protects you against hazardous electrical shock caused when your body becomes a path through which electricity travels to reach ground. This could happen when you touch an appliance or cord that is ‘live’through faulty mechanism, damp or worn insulation, etc.
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.
Test Procedure
HONDA
Models
MGH5000EIE and
MGH6500AIE
ON
OFF 
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Figure 2 - Engine Switch Location
120 VOLT ONLY | 120/240 VOLT |
Position | Position |
Figure 3 - Full Power Selector Switch
AUTO-IDLE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: A minimum current load of 1 Amp is required to disengage the auto idle solenoid and cause the engine to come up to speed for correct voltage. Powering items at reduced engine speed will damage generator and powered items.
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 receptacle is good.
WARNING: If RESET button does not pop out, do not use the GFCI receptacle. Contact a quali- fied electrician for repairs.
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