OWNER’S MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

Continued

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

9.Only a qualified electrical service per- son should service and repair generator.

Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when working on electrical parts.

Always remove spark plug wire from spark plug before servicing. This will prevent accidental starting.

When working on generator, avoid hot muffler, exhaust manifold, and engine parts. Severe burns may occur.

Do not work on generator when tired.

Use only factory approved replace- ment parts.

10.Store generator in a well-vented area. Make sure fuel tank is empty. Never store with fuel in tank. Vapors may reach an open flame or spark. Fire or explosion may result.

11.Never operate generator

if engine speed changes greatly

if engine misfires often

if powered items overheat

if electrical output drops

if it is sparking

if it produces smoke or flames

if it vibrates at high levels

if it has a damaged receptacle

12.Keep generator and nearby areas clean.

Keep generator free of oil, mud, and other foreign matter.

Remove anything that creates slip- pery areas around generator.

Remove oily rags and other items that create fire hazards.

Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Make sure it is rated ABC by the NFPA. They are good for all uses. Consult your local fire department.

Keep fire extinguisher well main- tained. Be familiar with its use.

13.Know how to stop engine quickly. Know how to use all controls.

14.Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing loss.

When working around generator, wear approved hearing protection.

Remember neighbors when using generator.

Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge

Control

Panel

120 Volt

Receptacle

 

Full Power

 

120 Volt

Selector Switch

 

120 V

 

 

 

 

 

Receptacle

OLTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(GFCI)

FULL

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEST

 

 

 

 

 

 

120

POWER

 

 

 

 

120 Volt

ONLY

 

 

 

 

 

000E0N0M

120

 

VOLTS

 

 

 

 

240V

120/240

 

 

Receptacle

HOURS 005

 

 

RESET

Provision for

 

1/10

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET

(Duplex)

 

 

 

 

 

Auto-Idle Switch

Run Lamp

Hour Meter

120/240 Volt

Receptacle

Circuit

Breaker

Choke

Lever

Fuel

Valve

Lever

Starter Grip

Engine

Engine ON/

 

 

 

 

OFF Switch

Oil Dipstick

Figure 1 - Portable Generator (Model MGH4000C Shown)

Roll Cage

Gas Tank

Ground

Lug

Alternator

106813

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