Desa Mgh3000 - Manual (Page 11)

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RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER
The circuit breakers protect the receptacles and alternator. Overloading generator
will trip circuit breaker. A short circuit in item being powered will also trip
breaker. If this occurs, unplug electrical load from receptacle. Let circuit breaker
cool down. Push circuit breaker button to reset.
Electric motors need higher starting current. They require up to three-times their
rated wattage to start. The starting current needed may be too high. This can cause
nuisance circuit breaker tripping. To help prevent this, start electric motors first.
Connect additional items to generator after starting motors. If this continues to
happen, reduce the total generator load.
20 20
Tripped Normal
Figure 6 - Receptacle Circuit Breaker Button
ENGINE OIL We ship the generator without oil in the engine crankcase. You must add oil
before starting engine. See engine owner’s manual for specific oil type.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND ADDING OIL
Follow steps below to check oil level. Make sure engine is level and stopped.
1. Remove dipstick (see Figure 7). Wipe dipstick clean.
2. Insert dipstick into oil filler neck. Do not screw it in. Oil level should be at top
of filler neck. Oil should cover most of dipstick.
3. If level is low, fill to top of oil filler neck (see Figure 7). Only use oil recom-
mended in engine owner’s manual.
Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will shutdown engine and prevent
engine from restarting.
Figure 7 - Checking Oil Level
GENERATOR
FEATURES
Continued
Oil Level
At Top Of
Filler Neck
Dipstick
Oil