Page 2 - PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS; SAFETY; WARNINGS
2 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 1. 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 run-ning. Unhook all e...
Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; PRODUCT; Figure 1 - Portable Generator - Model MGH10000C; Continued
3 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL E F FU EL 20 20 30 30 45 45 RES ET TE ST E F FUE L 9. Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair generator. • Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when working on electrical parts. • Always remove spark plug wire from spark plug before...
Page 4 - Additional Features; plied to generator for shipment.; Figure 2 - Portable Generator - Model MGH8500AIE
4 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R VENTILATION DUST, DIRT, RAIN, AND SNOW HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION Air temperature affects generator output. Output drops 1% for each 10° temperature rise above 60° F. Very low temperatures may make the engine hard to start. See engine owner’s manual fo...
Page 5 - MODEL; Electrical; Ratings apply to SAE standard; SPECIFICATIONS; OIL ALERT SYSTEM; When this happens, the engine switch; Figure 3 - Engine Switch Location
5 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL * Single-phase, 1.0 power factor MODEL MGH10000C MGH8500AIE Electrical Rated Wattage ......................... 10,000 ............................ 8500Rated Amperage 120 V .................................... 83.3 ...............................70.8 240 V .......................
Page 6 - Figure 4 - GFCI Receptacle; Normal; Tripped; Test Procedure; WARNING: If RESET button; GENERATOR
6 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER This fuse protects the battery charging cir-cuit. A short circuit will trip the break the fuse. The fuse will also break if you install battery wrong. Replace fuse if engine will not start. The fuse is located inside of the keyswitch box...
Page 7 - ENGINE OIL; CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND; Insert dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil; Figure 6 - Checking Oil Level (MGH8500AIE; HANDLES AND TOP; Place top cover on top of generator roll; Figure 7 – Attaching Handles to Roll Cage
7 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. Rem...
Page 8 - Down System; Positive and Negative Cables to Battery; MOUNTING BATTERY TO; Secure battery to generator using bat-; EXTENSION; Recommended Minimum Wire; Make sure battery connec-; BATTERY; Down System (Alternator Removed for; Figure 11 - MGH8500AIE - Connecting
8 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R Ampere AWG for Length of Load Cord in Feet 50' 100' 150' 2 18 18 18 3 18 18 18 4 16 16 16 5 16 16 16 6 16 16 14 8 16 14 12 10 16 14 12 12 14 14 12 14 14 12 10 16 12 12 10 20 10 10 8 F FUEL Figure 10 - MGH10000C - Battery Hold- Down System Battery Mounting Brac...
Page 9 - F i g u r e 1 3 - G ro u n d i n g G e n e r a t o r; Drive grounding point into ground.; Detail A; This generator will not
9 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL 120 /240 V TW IST LOC K 120 /240 V TW IST LOC K 120 V TW IST LOC K 120 V GFC I 120 V HO UR ME TER AUT O-ID LE RES ET RES ET RES ET RES ET OFF ON RES ET TES T ENM 000 000 05 HO UR S 1/10 E F FUEL GENERATOR GROUNDING Ground Wire Alternator Copper or Brass Grounding Point F i g ...
Page 10 - Chart 1 - Typical Electric Appliance Wattages; DETERMINING; Enter running watts of each item except; Chart 2
10 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 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 ...
Page 11 - OPERATION; GENERAL INFORMATION; F i g u r e 1 5 - R e c e p t a cl e L o c a t i o n s; We supply the engine owner’s manual; USING RECEPTACLE; Do not exceed amperage rating of; Duplex; F i g u r e 1 4 - R e c e p t a cl e L o c a t i o n s
11 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset 120 Volt Auto Idle 200 V p;t Sele ctor Off On RESE T TEST ENM 0000 0005 HOURS 1/10 Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset 120 Volt Auto Idle 200 V p;t Sele ctor Off On RESE T TEST ENM 0000 0005 HOURS 1 /10 OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION This g...
Page 12 - Figure 18 - Engine Switch; Figure 17 - Choke Button Closed; Oil Alert; STARTING; WARNING: Only responsible; PRESTART; Figure 16 - Cord and Plug Configurations
12 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R HONDA OFF ON START ENGINE SW Figure 18 - Engine Switch Engine Switch 20 20 30 30 45 45 RES ET TE ST E F FUEL OPERATION Continued Figure 17 - Choke Button Closed Choke Button Pulled Out (Closed Position) Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will kee...
Page 13 - Adjusting the Idle Speed; Figure 20 - Solenoid Bracket Location; M7 Nuts
13 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset 120 Volt Auto Idle 200 V p;t Sele ctor Off On RESE T TES T ENM 0000 0005 HOURS 1/10 OPERATION Continued AUTO-IDLE OPERATION IMPORTANT: Never start engine with elec- trical loads connected. Start engine before adding electrical loads.1. If ...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; Determining Electrical Load For; Figure 21 - Engine Switch In OFF Position
14 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS WARNING: Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair the alternator on this generator. Use only factory approved replacement parts. HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION This generator will not perform well at high altitudes ...
Page 15 - POSSIBLE CAUSE; Engines Gasoline, Honda; or call Honda direct:
15 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair generator. Use only factory approved replacement parts. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Defective capacitor2. W i n d i n g s h o r t c i r c u i t o r l o o s e connections 3. Defective rotor dio...
Page 16 - WIRING DIAGRAMS; Resistance between brown and white leads.
16 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R WIRING DIAGRAMS Resistance in Ohms Stator Stator Rotor Capacitor, Main Auxiliary Primary MFD Diodes (2) Model Winding * Winding Δ Winding † 450 Volt 800 Volt MGH8500AIE 0.41 .098 7.81 45 8 Amp MGH10000C 0.33 0.71 8.53 60 8 Amp ELECTRICAL COMPONENT SPECIFICATI...
Page 17 - Figure 23 - Wiring Diagram, Model MGH8500AIE
17 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL Red Yellow Green/Yellow Grn/ Ylw Grn/ Ylw Grn/ Ylw Green/ Yellow Green/ Yellow Green/Yellow Green/ Yellow Green/ Yellow To Roll Cage To Alternator Ground Blue Red Black Gray Gray Blk Blk Blk Black Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Green Green 120/240V 20A/30A Receptacle 120/24...
Page 18 - ILLUSTRATED; Tank and Roll Cage
18 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH8500AIE Fuel Tank and Roll Cage 120 /240 V TW IST LOC K 120 /240 V TW IST LOC K 120 V TW IST LOC K 120 V GFC I 120 V HO UR ME TER AUT O-ID LE RES ET RES ET RES ET RES ET OFF ON RES ET TES T ENM 000 000 05 HO UR S 1/1 0 E F ...
Page 19 - Replacement; DESCRIPTION
19 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL * Available at any hardware store. ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH8500AIE Fuel Tank and Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. KEYNO. P...
Page 20 - Fuel Tank and Roll Cage
20 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 23 20 29 36 26 10 20 28 12 10 16 27 2 20 10 10 25 10 9 35 1 7 3 6 5 6 9 10 4 9 10 36 9 24 22 8 12 11 25 20 10 10 21 21 19 19 18 32 9 31 34 30 33 18 FUEL F 17 10 9 15 14 13 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH10000C Fuel Tank and Roll Cage
Page 22 - Control Panel
22 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH8500AIE Control Panel This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. * Includes fastening hardware‡ Not sh...
Page 23 - KEY
23 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL † Includes reference numbers 1 through 16‡ Not shown Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset 120 Volt Auto Idle 200 V p;t Sele ctor Off On P 4 P 3 P 2 P 5 P 1 RESE T TES T ENM 0000 0005 HOURS 1/1 0 7 5 10 19 13 5 5 17 15 6 3 16 4 11 18 2 8 12 12 2 9 1 4 14 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST...
Page 24 - Assembly; PART NUMBER
24 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 1 2 3 6 5 4 8 9 10 7 11 12 15 16 17 13 14 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Models MGH8500AIE and MGH10000C Alternator Assembly This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts o...
Page 25 - PARTS CENTRALS; Manila Drive; REPLACEMENT; ware for long life; REPAIR SERVICE; Only use original replacement parts.; WARRANTY SERVICE
25 117846 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Tool & Equipment 5 Manila Drive Hamden, CT 06514-0322 203-248-7553 1-800-397-7553 Grainger Parts ...
Page 26 - NOTES
26 117846 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________...
Page 28 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Model
KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 e...