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PORTABLE GASOLINE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before operating or servic-
ing generator. Improper use of generator can cause serious injury. Keep this
manual for future reference.
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- Page 1 IS T 0 /2 IS T 1/ 10 -I D Generator Models: MGH8500AIE and MGH10000C IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before operating or servic- ing 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 INFORMATION WARNINGS 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 3: Product Identification
Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge Auto-Idle Switch Oil Dipstick Oil Filler Cap Choke Lever Engine Engine ON/ OFF Switch Figure 1 - Portable Generator - Model MGH10000C Air Filter Housing Filter Gas Tank Wheels (2) Roll Cage 120/240 Volt Receptacle 120/240 Volt, 50 Amp... -
Page 4: General Information
Alternator 120 Volt Receptacle (GFCI) Hour Meter Auto-Idle Switch Control Panel Figure 2 - Portable Generator - Model MGH8500AIE GENERAL INFORMATION Master portable generators are rugged and compact. These generators use brushless alternators for dependable, trouble-free ser- vice. Honda gasoline engines provide long life under heavy use. -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MGH10000C Electrical Rated Wattage...10,000 ... 8500 Rated Amperage 120 V ...83.3 ...70.8 240 V ...41.7 ...35.4 Receptacle 120-V, 20-A Duplex... Yes ... Yes 120-V, 15-A GFCI ... Yes ... Yes 120-V Twist-Lock ... 30 Amp... Yes 120/240-V Twist-Lock ... 30 Amp... Yes 120/240-V, 50-A... -
Page 6: Receptacle Circuit Breaker
PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS GENERATOR FEATURES Continued AUTO-IDLE SYSTEM TheAuto-IdleSystemallowstheenginetoidle down or run at a slower speed when the gen- erator is not being used to supply power. The Auto-idle system can be turned ON or OFF by a rocker switch on the control panel. When the switch is in the OFF position, the engine runs at full speed all of the time. -
Page 7: Engine Oil
HANDLES AND TOP COVER Follow the steps below to attach the handles and top cover to Model MGH10000C: Remove the two bolts, lock nuts, and washers holding side panels to control panel end of roll cage. Insert bolts with washers through two holes in the handle and then back through roll cage and side screen panels (See Figure 7). -
Page 8: Extension Cords
Down System (Alternator Removed for Clarity) Battery Mounting Bracket Battery Hook Bolt Figure 10 - MGH10000C - Battery Hold- Down System To Engine Block (–) To Starter Solenoid (+) Figure 11 - MGH8500AIE - Connecting Positive and Negative Cables to Battery... -
Page 9: Generator Grounding
GENERATOR GROUNDING WARNING: You must prop- erly earth-ground generator be- fore starting. This will help guard againstdeadlyelectricshock.Only use grounded plugs with genera- tor. 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 10: Determining Electrical Load For Generator
PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS DETERMINING ELECTRICAL LOAD FOR GENERATOR You must decide what electrical load your generator can power. Do this before us- ing generator. Use the following four-step method. It will help you select a load that is not too large. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads does not exceed rated wattage of generator. -
Page 11: Operation
(MGH8500AIE only) • 120/240V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle • 1 2 0 / 2 4 0 V, 5 0 - a m p r e c e p t a c l e (MGH10000C only) 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL 120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex... -
Page 12: Power Cord And Plug Requirements
• Four-wire, 20-amp or 30-amp cord 120/240V, 50-amp receptacle • NEMA L14-50P • Four-wire, 50-amp cord MGH8500AIE Only MGH10000C Only Figure 16 - Cord and Plug Configurations PRESTART Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean surface. The surface must be level. Protect generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or snow. - Page 13 MGH10000C Figure 19 - Control Panel 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL Note: MGH10000C Only - The 250 Volt/50 Amp receptacle is not con- nected through the Auto-Idle circuit. The Auto-Idle switch must be turned off to get full power out of this recep- tacle (see Figure 19).
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Page 14: Adding Electrical Loads
PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS OPERATION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION This generator will not perform well at high altitudes without proper adjustment. See engine owner’s manual for details. ADDING ELECTRICAL LOADS IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads does not exceed rated wattage of generator. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
STORAGE WARNING:Removeallfuelfrom fuel tank before storing generator. Store fuel in approved container. Store fuel in a well-vented area free of open flames or sparks. WARNING: The muffler be- comes very hot during operation. The muffler remains hot for a while after shutdown. Let engine cool before storing. -
Page 16: Electrical Component Specifications
P5-4 P5-3 Receptacle Auto-Idle Circuit Control Board Breaker Yellow Circuit Breaker Yellow Black Capacitor Figure 22 - Wiring Diagram, Model MGH10000C Resistance in Ohms Stator Stator Rotor Main Auxiliary Primary Winding * Winding Δ Winding † 0.41 .098 7.81 0.33 0.71... - Page 17 WIRING DIAGRAMS (Continued) Blue P1 P4 P3 Auto-Idle Control Board Auto-Idle Solenoid Blue P5-3 P5-4 Blue P5-1 P5-2 Figure 23 - Wiring Diagram, Model MGH8500AIE 117846 Grn/ Green/ Yellow Green Green/ Yellow Yellow Green/Yellow To Alternator Ground Power Supply On Engine Gray OWNER’S MANUAL Black...
- Page 18 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH8500AIE Fuel Tank and Roll Cage IS T 0 /2 IS T 0 /2 IS T 1 /1 -I D 117846...
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Page 19: Illustrated Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH8500AIE Fuel Tank and Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. * Available at any hardware store. 117846 PART NUMBER... - Page 20 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH10000C Fuel Tank and Roll Cage 117846...
- Page 21 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH10000C Fuel Tank and Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL PART...
- Page 22 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH8500AIE Control Panel This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. † ‡ * Includes fastening hardware ‡...
- Page 23 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH10000C Control Panel This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. PART NUMBER 103182-01 22616009 099833-01 100410-01 22261000...
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Page 24: Parts List
PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Models MGH8500AIE and MGH10000C Alternator Assembly This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. MGH8500AIE 114285-03... -
Page 25: Replacement Parts And Accessories
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES For original replacement parts and acces- sories, contact your nearest Authorized Dealer orAuthorized Service Center for this product. If they can not supply the part or accessory, contact your nearest Parts Central listed below. Each Authorized Dealer, Au- thorized Service Center, and Parts Central is independently owned and operated. - Page 26 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 117846...
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Page 28: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION 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. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. GASOLINE PORTABLE GENERATORS DESA Specialty Products™...
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