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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
R
HONDA
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
Figure 18 - Engine Switch
Engine
Switch
2
0
2
0
3
0
3
0
4
5
4
5
R
ES
E
T
T
E
ST
E
F
F
U
E
L
OPERATION
Continued
Figure 17 - Choke Button Closed
Choke Button
Pulled Out
(Closed
Position)
Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system
will keep engine from starting (see Oil Alert
System, page 5). Make sure oil level is full
before starting. See Engine Oil, page 7.
Before starting the engine, disconnect all
electric loads from generator.
STARTING
IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset.
The throttle is locked in preset position. Do
not adjust throttle. Preset position lets engine
run at 3600 RPM under load. The engine
must maintain 3600 RPM for generator to
create correct voltage. Running engine at
lower speeds will damage generator and
powered items.
IMPORTANT:
Never start generator with
electrical loads connected. Start engine
before adding electrical loads.
1. Make sure gasoline tank is full. See
Fuel, page 7 for fuel information.
2. Pull choke button out (see Figure 17).
This closes the choke.
Note: You may not need to close choke
if engine is warm or air temperature is
high.
WARNING: Only responsible
adults should use generator.
Never let anyone operate genera
-
tor without proper instructions.
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. Do not locate generator near
standing water and snow. Make sure area
is well-vented.
3. Start the engine.
Turn the engine switch to the START
position (see Figure 18). Hold it there
until engine starts. When engine starts, let
switch return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Do not use electric
starter more than five seconds. Starter
motor damage may occur. If engine
fails to start, release the switch and
wait ten seconds. After ten seconds, try
starting again.
Note: If engine does not start, check
the oil in the crankcase. Add oil as
necessary. Be sure engine is on a level
surface. See Oil Alert System,
page 5.
4. As engine warms up, the choke will
automatically open.
POWER CORD AND PLUG
REQUIREMENTS
120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle
• NEMA L5-30P plug
• Three-wire, 30-amp cord
120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock
receptacle
• NEMA L14-20P (20-amp) or L14-30P
(30-amp) plug
• Four-wire, 20-amp or 30-amp cord
120/240V, 50-amp receptacle
• NEMA L14-50P
• Four-wire, 50-amp cord
Figure 16 - Cord and Plug Configurations
MGH8500AIE Only
MGH10000C Only