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- Page 1 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Generator Models: MGR2900, MGR4500I, and MGR6000I 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: Safety Information
PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS SAFETY 1. Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or ex- • Do not use any worn or damaged plosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its va- electric cords. Electric shock or dam- INFORMATION por is explosive. age to generator may result. •... -
Page 3: Product Identification
OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY PRODUCT INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION Continued 9. Only a qualified electrical service per- Gas Tank Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge 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. -
Page 4: General Information
INFORMATION AND SNOW DANGER: Use only in well- vented areas. Make sure area has Master portable generators are rugged and WARNING: Do not use gen- plenty of free-moving, fresh, out- compact. These generators use brushless erator outdoors in rain or snow. -
Page 5: Specifications
OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MGR2900 MGR4500I MGR6000I Note: Ratings apply to SAE standard Electrical conditions. Reduce ratings 3 % for Rated Wattage 2500 4500 6000 each 1000 feet above sea level and 1% for each 10° Fahrenheit rise above 60°F. -
Page 6: Generator Features
VOLTAGE SELECTOR GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT SWITCH INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE FEATURES All models except MGR2900 have a volt- All models have a 120-volt ground fault cir- OIL ALERT SYSTEM age selector switch on the control panel. The cuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle. The GFCI... -
Page 7: Receptacle Circuit Breaker
OWNER’S MANUAL GENERATOR ENGINE OIL FUEL FEATURES We ship the generator without oil in the WARNING: Gasoline presents engine crankcase. You must add oil before Continued a hazard of fire or explosion. starting engine. See engine owner’s manual Gasoline is flammable. Its vapor RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT for specific oil type. -
Page 8: Extension Cords
PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS EXTENSION 5. Drive grounding point into ground. STANDBY Note: Grounding point can be a stake, CORDS INSTALLATION TO grounding rod, or pipe. Grounding point should be copper or brass. HOME OR Only use grounded extension cords. Be sure 6. -
Page 9: Determining Electrical Load For Generator
OWNER’S MANUAL watts figure. Note: Some motors re- DETERMINING 3. Electric motors present a special prob- lem. They require up to three-times quire nearly the same wattage to run as ELECTRICAL LOAD their rated wattage to start. Chart 2, to start. These items include saws, drills, hair dryers, and food mixers. -
Page 10: Operation
Never run generator inside occu- • 120V, 20-amp duplex receptacle pied building. Engine exhaust Model MGR2900 uses only the 120V, 15- contains poisonous carbon mon- amp GFCI duplex receptacle. oxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness and 120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex will lead to death. - Page 11 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATION Start the engine. Turn engine switch to the ON position Continued (see Figure 12). Remove slack from PRESTART starter rope by lightly pulling starter grip. Next, pull starter rope briskly. Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip surface.
- Page 12 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS OPERATION Solenoid Mounting Adjusting the Idle Speed M10 Bolts Bracket (Models MGR4500I and Continued MGR6000I) AUTO-IDLE OPERATION IMPORTANT: Adjust the idle speed only: IMPORTANT: Never start engine with elec- • If the idle speed becomes too high. trical loads connected.
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Page 13: Maintenance And Repairs
IMPORTANT: (All models except ver fully to the left (see Figure 19). lower speeds will damage gen- MGR2900) Keep voltage selector switch in erator and powered items. the 120 VOLT ONLY position if only power- ing 120V items. Only move switch to 120 + 240 VOLT position if powering 240V items. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS STORAGE Use a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL ® or an TECHNICAL equivalent, when storing generator with fuel SERVICE in fuel tank. This will minimize fuel gum WARNING: Remove all fuel deposits from forming in engine. from fuel tank before storing gen- You may have further questions about as- erator. -
Page 15: Electrical Component Specifications
‡ Resistance between brown and white leads. † Remove diodes to check resistance. WIRING DIAGRAMS Stator Black Receptacle GFCI Black 120V/15A WHITE Circuit Breaker 110/120V Yellow Rotor Stator White Auxiliary Phase Brown Main Windings Black Yellow Green Figure 20 - Wiring Diagram, Model MGR2900 114716... - Page 16 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS WIRING DIAGRAMS Continued Black Black Duplex Grn/ Grn/ Grn/ Green/Yellow Green/ Yellow Black Black Green Black Green/ Blue Yellow Black Green/ Yellow Yellow Yellow Green/Yellow White White To Alternator To Roll Cage To Solenoid Ground Figure 21 - Wiring Diagram, Models MGR4500I and MGR6000I 114716...
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Page 17: Illustrated Parts List
OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGR2900 Alternator Assembly This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, fol- low the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 23 of this manual. PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. - Page 18 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Models MGR4500I and MGR6000I Alternator Assembly This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Re- placement Parts on page 23 of this manual. PART NUMBER FOR MODEL MGR4500I MGR6000I DESCRIPTION...
- Page 19 OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGR2900 Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 114673-01...
- Page 20 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Models MGR4500I and MGR6000I Fuel Tank and Roll Cage IS T 0 /2 IS T L T A 1/ 10 -I D 114716...
- Page 21 OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATED This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. PARTS LIST For Models MGR4500I and MGR6000I Fuel Tank and Roll Cage PART NUMBER FOR MODEL MGR4500I MGR6000I...
- Page 22 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Models MGR4500I and MGR6000I Control Panel This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, fol- low the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 23 of this manual. PART NUMBER FOR MODEL MGR4500I MGR6000I...
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Page 23: Replacement Parts And Accessories
This will protect your warranty coverage for 1-800-654-8534 ACCESSORIES parts replaced under warranty. franktalk@aol.com Master Part Distributors For original replacement parts and accesso- Each Authorized Service Center is indepen- 1251 Mound Avenue NW ries, contact your nearest Authorized Dealer dently owned and operated. -
Page 24: 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.