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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.
ENGINE SW
ON
OFF
Figure 2 - Engine Switch Location
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
SWITCH
All models except MGR2900 have a voltage 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 voltage se- lector switch while powering electrical items. Unplugallitemsbeforemovingswitch.Failure todosocandamageswitch.ModelMGR2900 doesnothavethisswitch.Thismodelprovides full power to all receptacles.
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Figure 3 - Voltage Selector Switch
AUTO-IDLE SYSTEM
(Except Model MGR2900)
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.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE
All models have a
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
Check the GFCI receptacle every month. This insures it is working right.
1.Push TEST button. RESET button should pop out. This should trip GFCI, result- ing in no electrical power at receptacle. Verify this by plugging test lamp with good bulb into receptacle. 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.
2.If the GFCI receptacle tests okay, restore power by pushing the RESET button back in. The test lamp should work at this time. IMPORTANT: You must press the RESET button firmly and fully. It should lock into place. If the GFCI does not lock into place, do not use receptacle. Contact a qualified electrician for repairs.
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Figure 4 - GFCI Receptacle
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