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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
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Choke Lever (Open Position)
Figure 18 - Choke Lever Opened (Model
MGH6500AIE Shown)
HONDA
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON/push OFF
Figure 17 - Engine Switch (Models
MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE Only)
Engine
Switch
AUTO-IDLE OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Never start engine with elec-
trical loads connected. Start engine before
adding electrical loads.
1. If engine is cold, turn the Auto-Idle
switch OFF (see Figure 19).
2. Start engine. Allow engine to warm up
with no load for five minutes.
3. Turn Auto-Idle switch ON. Engine will
slow to idle speed. Engine idle speed
is preset. Idle speed adjustment should
not be necessary.
4. Operate generator according to speci-
fications outlined in owner's manual.
5. Engine will automatically increase to
normal operating speed when you plug
load into any generator outlet.
6. The Auto-Idle system should be turned
OFF when generator is shut down.
Figure 19 - Control Panel
Auto-Idle Switch
Figure 16 - Engine Switch In ON Position
(All Models Except MGH5000EIE and
MGH6500AIE)
OPERATION
Continued
Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Choke Lever (Closed Position)
Figure 15 - Fuel Valve Lever On, Choke Lever
Closed (Model MGH4000D Shown)
Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system
will keep engine from starting (see Oil Alert
System, page 6). 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. Move fuel valve lever to the ON posi-
tion (see Figure 15).
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. Move choke lever fully to the left. This
closes the choke.
Note: You may not need to close choke
if engine is warm or air temperature is
high.
4. Start the engine.
A. Recoil Starter
Move engine lever or turn engine
switch to the ON position (see Figure
16). Remove slack from starter rope by
lightly pulling starter grip. Next, pull
starter rope briskly.
IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip
snap back against engine. Return it gen-
tly. This will prevent damage to starter.
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 6.
B.
Electric Starter (Models MGH5000EIE
and MGH6500AIE Only)
Turn the engine switch to the START
position (see Figure 17). 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 6.
5. As engine warms up, slowly move
choke lever fully to the right (see Figure
18). This opens the choke.
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