Master Lock MGH8500IE - Manual (Page 11)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATION
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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.
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 6 for fuel information.
2. Pull choke button out (see Figure 14).
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 gen-
erator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or snow.
Do not locate generator near standing water and
snow. Make sure area is well-vented.
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3. Start the engine.
Turn the engine switch to the START
position (see Figure 15). 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.
Choke Button
Pulled Out
(Closed
Position)
Figure 14 - Choke Button Closed
HONDA
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON/push OFF
Figure 15 - Engine Switch
Engine
Switch
120/2
40V TWIS
TLOC
K
120/2
40V TWIS
TLOC
K
120V TWIS
TLOC
K
120V
GFCI
120V
HOU
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TER
AUTO
-IDLE
RESE
T
RESE
T
RESE
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RESE
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OFF
ON
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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 16).
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 16 - Control Panel
Auto-Idle Switch (Shown in ON Position)