GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

UNPACKING

Master portable generators are rugged and compact. These models provide depend- able, trouble-free service. The alternators are brushless with revolving fields. 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 (model MGH7000 only)

15-Amp ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle

MODEL

MGH3000

MGH4000A

MGH5000A

MGH6000

MGH7000

Electrical Specifications

 

 

 

 

Rated Wattage

2500

4000

5000

6000

6800

Rated Amperage

 

 

 

 

 

120 Volt

20.8

33.3

41.7

50

57

240 Volt

––

16.7

20.8

25

28.3

Receptacle Specifications

 

 

 

 

120-Volt, 15-Amp GFCI

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

120-Volt, Twist-Lock

No

30 Amp

30 Amp

30 Amp

30 Amp

120/240-Volt, Twist-Lock

No

20 Amp

20 Amp

20 Amp

30 Amp

120-Volt Full-Power Switch No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

General Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

Honda Engine H.P.

5.5

8

9

11

13

Honda Model

GX160K1VX

GX240K1VA

GX270VA

GX340K1VA GX390K1VXE

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline

Fuel Tank Capacity

3.9 qt.

5 gal.

5 gal.

5 gal.

5 gal.

Oil Alert System

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Start Method

Recoil

Recoil

Recoil

Recoil

Electric

Weight (pounds)

85.5

139

173

191

247

* Single-phase, 1.0 power factor

Note: Ratings apply to SAE standard conditions. Reduce ratings 3 1/2% for each 1000 feet above sea level and 1% for each 10° Fahrenheit rise above 60°F.

1.Remove generator from carton.

2.Remove any protective packaging applied 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 model MGH7000 only. These cables are in a separate bag inside generator carton. You must install these cables to engine. See Battery, page 12 for installation instructions.

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