Desa Hwi3000a - Manual (Page 7)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER
(Models MGH5000EIE and
MGH6500AIE)
This circuit breaker, or fuse, protects the
battery charging circuit. A short circuit will
trip the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker
will also trip if you install battery wrong.
Push circuit breaker button to reset.
HONDA
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON/push OFF
Figure 5 - Engine Circuit Breaker
Engine Circuit
Breaker Button
RES
ET
TES
T
Figure 4 - GFCI Receptacle
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
Normal Tripped
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 rec-
ommended in engine owner’s manual.
Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system
will shutdown engine and prevent engine
from restarting.
Note: High ambient temperature will cause
nuisance tripping.
WARNING: Gasoline presents
a hazard of fire or explosion.
Gasoline is flammable. Its vapor
is explosive.
• Keep 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 running. Unhook all
electrical loads and shut off
engine before refueling.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Always
allow room for fuel to expand.
If you overfill tank, fuel can
overflow onto hot engine. This
can cause fire or explosion.
After refueling, tightly close
fuel tank cap.
• Do not spill fuel. Fuel or fuel
vapor may ignite. If fuel spills,
make sure area is dry before
starting engine.
• Never smoke in refueling area.
Never allow open flames or
sparks in area.
• Store fuel in approved contain-
er. Store fuel in a well-vented
area free of open flames or
sparks.
Oil Level
At Top Of
Filler Neck
Dipstick
Oil
GENERATOR
FEATURES
Continued
2. If the GFCI receptacle tests okay,
restore power by pushing the RESET
button back in. The test lamp should
work at this time
. IMPORTANT: You
must press the RESET button firmly
and fully. It should lock into place. If
the GFCI does not lock into place, do
not use receptacle. Contact a qualified
electrician for repairs.
Use clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Use
gasoline with octane rating of 86 or higher.
Service station gasoline pumps should dis-
play the octane rating. Using gasoline with
lower octane level could damage engine.
Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in fuel
tank. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
See engine owner’s manual for more
information.
Figure 7 - Checking Oil Level (Model
MGH4000D Shown)
FUEL