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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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VENTILATION

DANGER: Use only in well- vented areas. Make sure area has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside air. Never run generator in an enclosed or confined area.

Gas Tank

Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge

E

FUEL

 

F

Ground

Bolt

Alternator

120Volt Receptacle (GFCI)

Hour Meter

Auto-Idle Switch

Control Panel

 

20V

K

 

1TLOC

 

 

TWIS

 

 

120V

 

120VI

 

 

GFC

 

 

 

40V

 

 

120T/2LOCK

 

TWIS

 

 

0V

 

 

0/24OCK

 

TER

12ISTL

 

TW

 

R ME

 

 

HOU

 

 

LE

 

 

O-ID

 

 

AUT

T

 

 

RESE

 

ON

SET

 

OFF

RE

 

 

T

 

 

RESE

 

ET

 

 

RES

 

 

Choke

Lever

Oil Filter

120 Volt

Receptacle

120 Volt Receptacle (Duplex)

120/240 Volt Receptacle

Circuit Breaker

Roll Cage

Never run generator inside occupied building. Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness and will lead to death.

This generator needs cooling air to run prop- erly. Never block free-flowing, cooling air to generator. Overheating will occur without cooling air. This will damage the generator. Keep generator at least three feet away from any object.

DUST, DIRT, RAIN,

AND SNOW

WARNING:Do not use generator outdoorsinrainorsnow.Donot usegeneratornearstandingwater or snow.Do not use if generator is wetordamp.Operating generator

Figure 2 - Portable Generator - Model MGH8500AIE

in these conditions increases the riskofelectrocution.Severeinjury

GENERAL

INFORMATION

Master portable generators are rugged and compact. These generators use brushless alternators for dependable, trouble-free ser- vice. 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.

UNPACKING

1.Remove generator from carton.

2.Remove any protective packaging ap- plied 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 and in- stalled. See Battery, page 8 for battery installation instructions.

or death can occur.

Do not use generator in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. This will severely affect its life.Keepgeneratorclean.Donotallowdust, dirt, rain, or snow to collect on it. Protect generator from outdoor elements.

HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION

Air temperature affects generator output. Outputdrops1%foreach10°temperaturerise above60°F.Verylowtemperaturesmaymake

Additional Features

•Circuit breaker protection

•Large fuel tank

•Oil alert system

•Electric starter

•15-Amp ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle

the engine hard to start. See engine owner’s manual for more information.

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