Page 2 - PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; WARNINGS
2 106813 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 1. Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or ex-plosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its va-por 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 a...
Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; Continued
3 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL FUEL F FUEL F 120 ONLY 120 240V RESET TEST 120 VOLTS 120/240 VOLTS RESET RESET ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 FULL POWER 9. Only a qualified electrical service per-son should service and repair generator.• Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when workingon electrica...
Page 4 - VENTILATION; Additional Features; UNPACKING
4 106813 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R VENTILATION DANGER: Use only in well- vented areas. Make sure area hasplenty of free-moving, fresh, out-side air. Never run generator inan enclosed or confined area.Never run generator inside occu-pied building. Engine exhaustcontains poisonous carbon mon-oxid...
Page 5 - SPECIFICATIONS; MODEL; Ratings apply to SAE standard conditions. Reduce
5 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MGH5000D MGH4000C MGH5000DI MGH6000D MODEL HWI3000 MGH3000 MGH3000PR MGH4000CI MGH5000DIE MGH6000DI ElectricalRated Wattage 2500 2500 2500 4000 5000 6000 Rated Amperage 120 V 20.8 20.8 20.8 33.3 41.7 50 240 V –– –– 16.7 20.8 25 Receptacle120-V Duplex –– –– Yes ...
Page 6 - Test Procedure; Position; Figure 3 - Full Power Selector Switch; OIL ALERT SYSTEM; Figure 2 - Engine Switch Location; ELECTRIC START; WARNING: If RESET button
6 106813 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R GROUND FAULT CIRCUITINTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE All models (Except HWI3000) have a 120-volt ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)receptacle. The GFCI receptacle is on thecontrol panel or top cover of alternator (mod-els MGH3000 and MGH3000PR only). TheGFCI protec...
Page 7 - ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER; Figure 5 - Engine Circuit Breaker; Figure 4 - GFCI Receptacle; Tripped; ENGINE OIL; If oil level is too low, oil alert system; WARNING: Gasoline presents; Dipstick; You
7 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER (Models MGH5000DIE,MGH7000D, MGH7000DI, andMGH10000A) This circuit breaker, or fuse, protects thebattery charging circuit. A short circuit willtrip the circuit breaker. The circuit breakerwill also trip if you install battery wrong.Push circuit breaker ...
Page 8 - BATTERY; WARNING: Battery gives off; Make sure battery connec-; CAUTION: Do not over tighten; Figure 8 – Attaching Handles to Roll Cage
8 106813 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R BATTERY (Models MGH5000DIE,MGH7000D, MGH7000DI, andMGH10000A) WARNING: Battery gives off explosive gases. Keep sparks,flames, and cigarettes away. Donot remove or install batterycables when engine is crankingor running. Only service or usebattery in a well-ven...
Page 9 - Ampere; WARNING: For a grounding
9 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 FUEL F F FUEL Figure 12 - Battery Hold-Down System(Model MGH7000D Shown) TO STARTER SOLENOID T...
Page 10 - Chart 2; This generator will not; WARNING: The electrician; The
10 106813 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; We supply the engine owner’s manual; USING RECEPTACLE; Do not exceed amperage rating of; Figure 17 - Receptacle Locations
11 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL RESET 240 VOLTS RESET RESET RESET RESET TEST 120 VOLTS RESET RESET ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 120 ONLY 120 240V OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION This generator is not large enough to poweryour entire home. Do not connect generatorto any existing electrical circuits. Plug itemsdire...
Page 12 - Note; WARNING: Only responsible; STARTING
12 106813 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R Figure 23 - Engine Switch In ON Position( A l l M o d e l s E x c e p t M G H 5 0 0 0 D I E ,M G H 7 0 0 0 D , M G H 1 0 0 0 0 A , a n dMGH3000PR) 4. Start the engine. A. Recoil Starter Move engine lever or turn engineswitch to the ON position (see Figures22 ...
Page 13 - WARNING: Always set the idle; Adjusting the Idle Speed; Bolt; Figure 26 - Control Panel
13 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL RESET TEST 120 VOLTS RESET 240 VOLTS OFF Auto-Idle ON RESET RESET RESET ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 Choke Lever (Open Position) Figure 25 - Choke Lever Opened (ModelMGH7000D Shown) OPERATION Continued HONDA OFF ON START ENGINE SW CIRCUIT BREAKER ON/push OFF Figure 24 - Engine Sw...
Page 14 - HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION; Do not overload generator.; STOPPING ENGINE; The engine speed is preset.; Figure 29 - Engine Switch In OFF Position
14 106813 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION This generator will not perform well at highaltitudes without proper adjustment. Seeengine owner’s manual for details. ADDING ELECTRICALLOADS IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loadsdoes not...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POSSIBLE CAUSE; WARNING: Only a qualified; STORAGE; WARNING: Remove all fuel; See engine owner’s manual for engine troubleshooting.
15 106813 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. Wi 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 106813 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R WIRING DIAGRAMS Figure 31 - Wiring Diagram, Models HWI3000, MGH3000, and MGH3000PR Circuit Breaker 25A 120/240V 20A Receptacle T4 120V, 15A Receptacle 120V, 30A Receptacle White White Green Black Red Black Red Black White T3 Red Green Stator 110/120V T1 T2 T3...
Page 17 - Figure 33 - Wiring Diagram, Model MGH7000D
17 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued WIRING DIAGRAMS Continued 120/240V 30A Receptacle T4 120V, 15A Receptacle Circuit Breaker 20A Green Black Black Black Red Black T3 White Green Red T1 T2 White White Circuit Breaker 30A Circuit Breaker 30A Black Red Yellow Green/Yellow Stator 110/120V T1 T2 T3 T4 L2...
Page 18 - Figure 35 - Wiring Diagram, Model MGH7000DI
18 106813 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 250V 30A Receptacle 250V 50A Receptacle 125V, 15A Receptacle GFCI 125V, 15A Receptacle 125V, 30A Receptacle Circuit Breaker 20A Circuit Breaker 20A Green Green Black BlackWhite Black Red Black Black Black Black Black White White White Green Black Black Black ...
Page 19 - ACCESSORIES; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; PARTS CENTRALS
19 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICALSERVICE You may have further questions about in-stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. Ifso, contact DESA International’s TechnicalService Department at 1-800-323-5190. You can also visit DESA International’st e c h n i c a l s e r v i c e w e b s i t e a t www....
Page 21 - PART NUMBER FOR MODEL
21 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL PART NUMBER FOR MODEL MGH5000D KEY MGH4000C MGH5000DI MGH6000D MGH7000D NO. MGH4000CI MGH5000DIE MGH6000DI MGH7000DI DESCRIPTION QTY. 099723-01 099723-02 099723-03 099723-04 Alternator Assembly 1 1 099844-01 099844-01 099844-01 099844-01 End Cover 1 2 099701-01 099701-01 099...
Page 22 - KEY
22 106813 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 1 5 16 14 24 10 26 18 19 6 2 11 12 9 3 7 4 22 23 25 17 21 8 20 15 13 ILLUSTRATEDPARTS LIST For Model MGH10000AAlternator Assembly This list contains replaceable parts used inyour generator. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under ReplacementP...
Page 23 - Roll Cage
23 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATEDPARTS LIST For Models HWI3000, MGH3000,and MGH3000PR Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used inyour generator. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under ReplacementParts on page 19 of this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 34 3 4 5 34 3 6 6 7 9 3 3 3 7 ...
Page 25 - DESCRIPTION
25 106813 OWNER’S MANUAL KEY MGH4000C MGH5000D MGH6000D MGH7000D NO. MGH4000CI MGH5000DI MGH6000DI MGH7000DI DESCRIPTION QTY. MGH5000DIE 1 25954000 25954001 25954001 25954001 Gas Cap/Fuel Gage 1 2 099832-01 107021-01 107021-01 107021-01 Gas Tank (with 90 ° fitting) 1 3 25978000 — — — Breather Assemb...
Page 32 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Model; INTERNATIONAL
KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY GASOLINE PORTABLE GENERATORS DESA International warrants each alternator, generator, or electric product of its manufacture, to be free from defectsin material and workmanship for two years from the date of first purchase from an auth...