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- Page 1 PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Generator Model: MGY5000C IMPORTANT Read and understand this manual before operating or servicing generator. Improper use of generator can cause serious injury. Keep this manual for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ................3 Product Identification ..............6 General Information ................ 7 Specifications .................. 7 Unpacking ..................7 Ventilation ..................8 Dust, Dirt, Rain, and Snow .............. 8 High and Low Temperature Operation ..........8 Generator Features ................8 Oil Alert System ............... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY WARNINGS INFORMATION WARNING ICON G 001 IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual and the engine owner’s manual carefully. Become familiar with this generator before trying to operate or service it. Know its uses, limitations, and any hazards involved. Improper use of generator can cause severe injury or death from explosion, fire, burns, electrical shock, or carbon monoxide poisoning. - Page 4 SAFETY WARNING Guard against fire hazard. Keep operation area well-vented. Keep generator at least three feet away from any object. Do not place flam- INFORMATION mable objects near generator. Continued • Do not use generator where flammable vapors are present. Some vapors are heavier than air.
- Page 5 SAFETY WARNING Battery contains sulfuric acid. Battery acid is poisonous if INFORMATION swallowed. Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Do not tilt generator with battery installed. Tilting could cause battery acid to spill. Continued Wear protective clothing and face shield when servicing. Keep out of children’s reach.
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Page 6: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Full Power Selector Switch Roll Cage Control Engine Panel Run Lever 120 Volt Engine Receptacle Stop Lever 120 Volt Receptacle (GFCI) 120 Volt Receptacle (Duplex) Fuel Valve (under fuel Hour Meter tank) Alternator Circuit 120/240 Volt Breaker Receptacle Electric Start Battery Oil Alert... -
Page 7: General Information
This portable generator is rugged and compact. It provides dependable, trouble-free GENERAL service. The alternator is brushless with revolving fields. Yanmar diesel engine INFORMATION provides long life under heavy use. This engine is governed to maintain engine speed of 3600 RPM under load. 3600 RPM engine speed provides 120/240V, 60 Hz power. -
Page 8: Ventilation
VENTILATION DANGER WARNING ICON G 001 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. Never run generator inside occupied building. Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness and will lead to death. -
Page 9: Battery Discharge Lamp
GENERATOR Oil Alert Lamp FEATURES Continued Battery Discharge Lamp Figure 2 - Battery Discharge Lamp and Oil Alert Lamp Location BATTERY DISCHARGE LAMP The battery discharge lamp (see Figure 2, above) will light if battery charger is not operating while engine is running. If this happens, the battery will not charge and will eventually run down. -
Page 10: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacle
GENERATOR GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE This generator has a 120-volt ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle. FEATURES The GFCI receptacle is on the control panel. The GFCI protects you against hazardous electrical shock caused when your body becomes a path through which Continued electricity travels to reach ground. -
Page 11: Receptacle Circuit Breaker
RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER GENERATOR The circuit breakers protect the receptacles and alternator. Overloading generator FEATURES will trip circuit breaker. A short circuit in item being powered will also trip breaker. If this occurs, unplug electrical load from receptacle. Let circuit breaker Continued cool down. -
Page 12: Engine Oil
We ship the generator without oil in the engine crankcase. You must add oil before ENGINE OIL starting engine. See engine owner’s manual for specific oil type. CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND ADDING OIL Follow steps below to check oil level. Make sure engine is level and stopped. 1. -
Page 13: Fuel
FUEL WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Diesel fuel presents a hazard of fire. Diesel fuel is flammable. • Keep fuel out of children’s reach. • Refuel generator in a well-vented area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark. Do not refuel while engine is running. - Page 14 BATTERY CAUTION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 If you remove battery, insulate the red, positive (+) battery cable terminal. Insulate with electrical tape. Exposed terminal may spark when generator runs. IMPORTANT: Make sure battery connections are the correct polarity. This generator use negative ground, 12-volt DC starting system.
- Page 15 MOUNTING BATTERY TO GENERATOR BATTERY 1. Secure battery to generator by battery hold-down system. This system consists Continued of the battery mounting bracket, hook bolts, and nuts (see Figure 10). 2. Locate the red, positive (+) battery cable from starter solenoid. Connect it to the positive (+) battery terminal (see Figure 11).
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Page 16: Generator Grounding
GENERATOR CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 GROUNDING You must properly earth-ground generator before starting. This will help guard against deadly electric shock. Only use grounded plugs with generator. Only use grounded extension cords. Only use three-wire or double-insulated power tools. Grounding generator helps prevent electric shock from a ground fault condition. -
Page 17: Extension Cords
Only use grounded extension cords. Be sure to use extension cord with proper wire EXTENSION gauge size. See chart below. CORDS Recommended Minimum Wire Gauges (AWG) for Extension Cords Ampere AWG for Length of Cord in Feet Load 100' 150' STANDBY WARNING WARNING ICON... -
Page 18: Determining Electrical Load For Generator
You must decide what electrical load your generator can power. Do this before DETERMINING using generator. Use the following four-step method. It will help you select a load ELECTRICAL that is not too large. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads does not exceed 5000 watts. -
Page 19: Operation
GENERAL INFORMATION OPERATION This generator is not large enough to power your entire home. Do not connect generator to any existing electrical circuits. Plug items directly into generator receptacles. Do not exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Only use grounded cords. DANGER WARNING ICON G 001... -
Page 20: Power Cord And Plug Requirements
OPERATION POWER CORD AND PLUG REQUIREMENTS 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle Continued • NEMA L5-30P plug • Three-wire, 30-amp cord 120/240V, 20-amp twist-lock receptacle • NEMA L14-20P (20-amp) plug • Four-wire, 20-amp cord 120 Volt 30 Amp L5-30P Plug Ground (Hot) (Green) (Neutral) 120/240 Volt... -
Page 21: Prestart
OPERATION PRESTART Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean surface. The surface must be level. Continued Protect generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or snow. Do not locate genera- tor near standing water and snow. Make sure area is well-vented. WARNING WARNING ICON G 001... - Page 22 IMPORTANT: Never start generator with electrical loads connected. Start engine OPERATION before adding electrical loads. Continued 1. Make sure fuel tank is full. See Fuel, page 13 for fuel information. 2. Move fuel valve lever to the “O” (open) position (see Figure 15). 3.
- Page 23 In cold weather, your engine may be hard to start. If so, remove the rubber OPERATION plug on the rocker arm cover (see Figure 19). Add 2 cc of engine oil in hole. Continued Replace rubber plug. Repeat starting procedure. WARNING WARNING ICON G 001...
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Page 24: High Altitude Operation
III. Firmly grasp starter grip with both hands. Remove slack from starter rope OPERATION by lightly pulling starter grip. Continued IV. To start engine, pull starter rope briskly. You must pull the starter rope all the way out. If not, the engine will not start. IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip snap back against engine. -
Page 25: Disconnecting Electrical Loads
OPERATION DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC LOADS Remove electrical loads one at a time. Remove voltage sensitive items first. Continued Voltage sensitive items include TVs, VCRs, and other home electronic items. STOPPING ENGINE Follow the steps below to stop engine. 1. Remove all electrical loads from generator (see Disconnecting Electrical Loads, above). -
Page 26: Maintenance And Repairs
MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 AND REPAIRS Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair the alternator on this generator. Use only factory approved replacement parts. CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 You must always run the engine at full speed. Do not run engine at lower speeds. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Note: See engine owner’s manual for engine troubleshooting. TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair generator. Use only factory approved replacement parts. OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY No voltage when 1. -
Page 28: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS Duplex Figure 23 - Alternator Wiring Diagram Charge Lamp Switch Green Green/White Green Black Green Charge Charge Yellow Yellow Coil Regulator Green/White White White White Fuse Starter White Shutdown Motor/ Solenoid Solenoid Black Green/White Battery Yellow Pressure Switch Bridge Relay White... -
Page 29: Technical Service
TECHNICAL You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323- SERVICE 5190. SERVICING THE For Yanmar engine replacement parts, contact Parts Company of America at 1- 800-323-0620. Yanmar engine servicing should be handled by your nearest ENGINE authorized Yanmar engine service firm. -
Page 30: Illustrated Parts Lists
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Alternator Assembly PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 099723-02 Alternator Assembly 099844-01 End Cover 099701-01 Screw, M5 x 10mm 099760-01 Bushing 099863-01 Terminal Block (4-block) 099863-02 Terminal Block (2-block) 17587000 Ground Lug M11084-26 Screw, #10-16 x 3/8" 099847-02 Stator Bolt WLE-5 Lock Washer, 5/16"... -
Page 31: Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Fuel Tank and Roll Cage PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 099935-01 Fuel Tank Assembly 099749-01 Battery Bracket HC4-6C Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 099750-01 Hook Bolt WP-4C Washer, 1/4" 14138000 Ground Strap 103880-01 Nut, 1/4-20 M10908-74 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"... -
Page 32: Illustrated Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Control Panel PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 103349-02 Control Panel 22616009 Circuit Breaker, 20 Amp * 099833-01 120V, 30A Twist-Lock Receptacle * 100445-01 120V, 15A Duplex (GFCI) Receptacle * 099956-01 Full Power Selector Switch * 22616011 Circuit Breaker, 25 Amp * 099834-01 120/240V, 20A Twist-Lock Receptacle * 101350-01... -
Page 33: Illustrated Parts Lists
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Switch Control Box PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 101037-01 Switch control box 26509000 Full bridge 22721000 Low oil light 26002006 #8-32 x 3/8" Screw 099936-01 Key switch, lamp, and 15020000 Grommet harness assembly WP-3C #10 Flat washer 101039-01 1/4-28 Keps Nut... - Page 34 These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. CENTRALS Baltimore Electric Master Service Center 1348 Dixwell Avenue 1184 Wilson NW Hamden, CT 06514 Walker, MI 49504...
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Page 36: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.