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- Page 1 DIESEL GENERATOR MLG8K 00567 POWER PRODUCTS LLC Manufactured by A wholly owned subsidiary of Generac Power Systems, Inc. OPERATING MANUAL Parts manuals available online! www.m-p-llc.com...
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Page 2: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the Magnum Power Products LLC unit. For your own safety and protection from physical injury, carefully read, understand, and observe the safety instructions described in this manual. Keep a copy of this manual with the unit at all times. Additional copies are available from Magnum Power Products LLC, or can be found at www.m-p-llc.com.The information contained in this manual was based on machines in production at the time of publication. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION ..........................2 SAFETY NOTES ..........................4 OPERATING SAFETY ........................4 ENGINE SAFETY ..........................5 SERVICE SAFETY ..........................5 TOWING SAFETY ..........................6 REPORTING TRAILER SAFETY DEFECTS ..................6 UNIT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ....................6 SAFETY SYMBOL SUMMARY ......................7 SPECIFICATIONS .......................... -
Page 4: Safety Notes
SAFETY NOTES This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. This manual contains DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES which must be followed to prevent the possibility of improper service, damage to the equipment, personal injury or death. -
Page 5: Engine Safety
If the ambient air temperature is above 120°F (49°C). ENGINE SAFETY Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling. Failure to follow the safety guidelines described below could result in severe injury or death. Read and follow all safety warnings described in the engine operator's manual. -
Page 6: Towing Safety
TOWING SAFETY Towing a trailer requires care. Both the trailer and vehicle must be in good condition and securely fastened to each other to reduce the possibility of an accident. Some states require that large trailers be registered and licensed. Contact your local Department of Transportation office to check on license requirements for your particular unit. -
Page 7: Safety Symbol Summary
Unit ID Tag Manufactured by MAGNUM POWER PRODUCTS LLC A wholly owned subsidiary of Generac Power Systems, Inc. 215 Power Drive • Berlin, WI 54923 1-800-926-9768 Model Serial Number Mfg. Code... -
Page 8: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MAGNUM MODEL MLG8K Engine Make/Brand..........................Kubota Model ............................D1105-E3BG EPA Tier ..........................4f Horsepower - prime hp (kW) ....................13.5 (10.1) Horsepower - standby hp (kW) ....................15.4 (11.5) Operating Speed rpm ......................1800 Displacement in (L) ......................68.53 (1.12) Cylinders - qty .........................3 Fuel Consumption - 100% prime gph (Lph) ................0.70 (2.65) Battery Type..........................Group 24... -
Page 9: Main Control Panel Components
MAIN CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS MAIN BREAKER 240V TURN MAIN BREAKER 120V 120V BREAKER BREAKER GLOW PLUG ACTIVATION GLOW GLOW PRE-HEAT TIMES BASED ON 240V PLUGS PLUGS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE BREAKER START START ABOVE 50°F (10°C) = 10 SEC. 50°F (10°C) TO 23°F (-5°C) = 15-20 SEC. -
Page 10: Exterior Component Locations
EXTERIOR COMPONENT LOCATIONS 00248 1. FUEL FILLER LOCATION (under door): Use clean DIESEL FUEL ONLY. 2. EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH: For emergency shutdown; stops engine and trips main circuit breaker. 3. CONTROL PANEL LOCATION (under door): Refer to page 4. GROUND STUD: For grounding generator and equipment connected to the unit. 5. -
Page 11: Generator Start Up
GENERATOR START UP Before starting the generator, carefully read the prestart checklist. Make sure that all of the items are checked before trying to start the generator. This check list applies for both manual and remote starting of the generator. PRESTART CHECKLIST ... -
Page 12: Wet Stacking
WET STACKING The unit is powered by a diesel engine. Diesel engines are susceptible to wet stacking if lightly loaded. Wet stacking occurs when an engine is run at less than 30% of its full load capacity, causing unburned fuel to accumulate in the exhaust system. -
Page 13: Lifting The Trailer
Always switch all circuit breakers to the “OFF/O” position to prevent starting the generator under load. Note: For extended storage time, disconnect the battery. Refer to the engine operator’s manual for extended storage requirements. LIFTING THE TRAILER 1. Make sure the equipment being used to lift the generator has sufficient capacity. Refer to “Specifications”... -
Page 14: Jack Maintenance
6. Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road towing speed is not to exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) or less, depending on terrain. JACK MAINTENANCE The following procedures should be performed at least annually. SIDE-WIND MODELS •... -
Page 15: General Maintenance
• Use only an undamaged, outdoors rated, three-prong grounded 120VAC extension cord with a minimum amperage rating of 10A. Connect to a properly grounded 120VAC, GFCI receptacle only. • Unplug the extension cord from power first; then unplug the heater cordset from the extension cord before starting the engine. -
Page 16: Basic Maintenance Schedule - Kubota Engine
BASIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - KUBOTA ENGINE Refer to the original equipment manufacturer’s operating manual for a complete list of maintenance requirements. Failure to comply with the procedures as described in the engine operator manual will nullify the warranty, decrease performance and cause equipment damage or premature equipment failure. -
Page 17: Ac Wiring Diagram
AC WIRING DIAGRAM 30 AMP TWIST MAIN GFCI GFCI SOME UNITS 67115_A_12.13.13... -
Page 18: Dc Wiring Diagram
DC WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 19: Dc Options
DC OPTIONS... -
Page 20: Trailer Lights Wiring Diagram
TRAILER LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM SPADE SPADE... -
Page 21: Service Log
SERVICE LOG OIL GRADE AND TYPE: ___________________________ BRAND: ___________________________________ COOLANT MIXTURE: _____________________________ BRAND: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________... -
Page 22: Notes
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