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  • Page 1

    POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENER A T OR S OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL R 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. Generator Model: MGH8500IE 120/240V TW IS TLO CK 120/240V TW ISTLO CK 120V TW ISTLO C K 120[...]

  • Page 2

    2 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R 1. Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or e x- plosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its va- por is explosi ve. •K eep fuel out of children’ s reach. • Refuel generator in a well-vented area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark. Do not refuel while engine is run- ning. Unhook all electrical loads and shut of [...]

  • Page 3

    3 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL 120/240V TWISTLOCK 120/240V TWISTLOCK 120V TWISTLOCK 120V GF CI 120V H OUR ME T ER AU TO- I D LE RES ET RE S ET RE SE T RESET O FF ON R E S E T T E S T E N M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 H O U R S 1 / 1 0 E F F UEL 9. Only a qualified electrical service per - son should service and repair generator . • Generator produces high voltage[...]

  • Page 4

    4 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R SPECIFICA TIONS MGH8500IE Electrical Rated Wattage ................................. 8500 Rated Amperage 120 V ........................................... 70.8 240 V ........................................... 35.4 Receptacle 120-V, 20-A Duplex ........................... Yes 120-V, 15-A GFCI .............[...]

  • Page 5

    5 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL RESET TEST Figure 3 - GFCI Receptacle 2. If the GFCI receptacle tests okay , re- store pow er by pushing the RESET b utton back in. T he test lamp should wo rk at this time . IMPORT ANT: Yo u must press the RESET bu tton firmly and fully . It should lock into place. If the GFCI does not lock into place, do not use receptac[...]

  • Page 6

    6 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R WARNING: Battery gives off explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. Do not remove or install battery cables when engine is cranking or running. Only service or use battery in a well-vented area. BA TTER Y RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER The circuit breakers protect the receptacles and alternat[...]

  • Page 7

    7 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT: Make sure battery connec- tions are the correct polarity. Electric start generators use negative ground, 12-volt DC starting system. A battery is not supplied with generator. You must provide a 12-volt, 32-amp-hour battery. The positive and negative battery cables are supplied with generator. You must install th[...]

  • Page 8

    8 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R 1 2 0 /2 4 0 V T W IS T L O C K 1 2 0 V G FC I 1 2 0 V HOU R M E TE R AU T O - ID LE R E S ET R E SE T R E SE T OF F ON R E S E T T E S T E N M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 H O UR S 1/10 E F FUEL ST ANDBY INST ALLA TION TO HOME OR BUILDING WARNING: The electrician must install a double-throw trans- fer switch. This iso[...]

  • Page 9

    9 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL Running Starting Equipment Watts Watts 1/2" Drill 1000 1250 Toaster 1200 1200 Coffee maker 1200 1200 Skillet 1200 1200 14" Chain saw 1200 1500 Water well pump (1/2 hp) 1000 3000 Hot plate/range (per burner) 1500 1500 10" Table saw 2000 6000 Water heater (storage-type) 5000 5000 Running Starting Equipment Wat[...]

  • Page 10

    10 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R 120/240V TW IS TLO C K 12 0/24 0V TW IS TLO C K 120V TW ISTLO C K 120V G F C I 120V HO U R M E TE R AU TO -ID LE R ESET R E SET R E SET R E S ET OFF ON RESET TEST E N M 00000005 HOU RS 1/1 0 OPERA TION GENERAL INFORMATION This generator is not large enough to power your entire home. Do not connect generat[...]

  • Page 11

    11 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERA TION Continued 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 6. Before starting the engine, disconnect all electric loads from generator. STARTING IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset. [...]

  • Page 12

    12 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R 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 I MPORTANT: Do not overload generator. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads does not exceed rated wattage of generator. Over[...]

  • Page 13

    13 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE AND REP AIRS WARNING: Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair the alternator on this generator. Use only fac- tory approved replacement parts. STOPPING ENGINE IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset. The throttle is locked in preset position. Do not adjust throttle. Follow the steps [...]

  • Page 14

    14 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair generator. Use only factory approved replacement parts. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Loss of residual magnetism 2. W inding short circuit or loose connections 3. Defecti ve rotor diode 4. Defecti ve capacitor 1. Engine spee[...]

  • Page 15

    15 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL Resistance in Ohms Stator Stator Rotor Capacitor, Main Auxiliary Primary MFD Diodes (2) Model Winding * Winding ‡ Winding † 450 Volt 1000 Volt MGH8500IE 0.431 .0962 7.782 4 5 8 Amp ELECTRICAL COMPONENT SPECIFICA TIONS * Connect T2 (green) and T3 (black). Measure resistance between T1 (red) and T4 (blue). ‡ Resistanc[...]

  • Page 16

    16 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R WIRING DIAGRAM GFCI L I NE WHITE HOT Duplex Circuit Breaker 20A Circuit Breaker 20A Circuit Breaker 45A Circuit Breaker 45A Hour M eter s 1 s 2 Red Yellow Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Grn/ Ylw Grn/ Ylw Grn/ Ylw Green/ Yellow Green/ Yellow Green/ Yellow To Alternator Ground To Solenoid Green/ Yellow To Roll C[...]

  • Page 17

    17 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 114285-03 Alternator Assembly 1 1 115243-01 Top Cover, Alternator 1 2 M10908-27 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" 4 3 115244-01 End Cover, Alternator 1 4 115247-01 End Cap, Shaft 1 5 115246-01 Flange Nut, 8mm 1 6 115245-02 Draw Bolt, Alternator 1 7 * Stator, Alternator 1 8 115225-02 Capacitor 1[...]

  • Page 18

    18 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R 120/240V TWISTLOCK 120/240V TWISTLOCK 120V TWISTLOCK 120V GFCI 120V HOUR METER AU TO -ID L E RE SE T RE S ET RES ET RE SE T O FF O N R E S E T T E S T E NM 00000005 H O U R S 1/1 0 E F FU EL U n le ad e d G a so lin e O n ly S A F E TY I N FO RM A TIO N 17 8 15 10 12 11 13 11 12 16 14 15 16 9 14 15 1 2 14[...]

  • Page 19

    19 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL * Available at any hardware store. ILLUSTRA TED PA R TS LIST Fuel Tank and Roll Cage 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. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 25954002 Gas Cap/Fuel Gage 1 2 [...]

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    20 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R Control Board Assembly and Mounting Solenoid Assembly and Mounting 6 5 7 4 3 2 DESA T1 1 ILLUSTRA TED PA R TS LIST Solenoid and Control Board Assemblies and Mounting[...]

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    21 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRA TED PA R TS LIST Solenoid and Control Board Assemblies and Mounting 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. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 115812-01 Control Board Assembly (Inclu[...]

  • Page 22

    22 115407 POR T ABLE GASOLINE GENERA TORS R KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 114738-03 Control Panel 1 2 22616009 Circuit Breaker, 20 Amp * 2 3 099833-01 120V, 30A Twist-Lock Receptacle * 1 4 104202-01 120V, 20A Duplex Receptacle * 1 5 100445-01 120V, 15A Duplex (GFCI) Receptacle * 1 6 099835-01 120/240V, 30A Twist-Lock Receptacle * 1 7 10318[...]

  • Page 23

    23 115407 OWNER’S MANUAL PA R TS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original re- placement parts and accessories. Tool & Equipment 5 Manila Drive Hamden, CT 06514-0322 203-248-7553 1-800-397-7553 Grainger Parts Operations 1657 Shermer Road Northbrook, I[...]

  • Page 24

    KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY GASOLINE PORTABLE GENERATORS DESA Specialty Products™ makes no warranty with respect to the engine and engine components not of its manufac- ture. They are subject to warranties of their manufacturers. Honda warrants the engine. See engine owner’s manual for engine warranty in[...]