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This manual contains the information you need to safely and efficiently operate your generator set. 
During the preparation of this manual every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. 
 

DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR SET UNTIL YOU CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL 
AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN IT

. While 

safety is built into every Baldor Pow'R Gard generator set, careless or improper operation could 
possibly result in mechanical failure, property damage, severe injury or even death. 
 
Note that this manual covers only very basic information in regards to the engine. A separate 
owner's manual for the engine is supplied with this unit for your use. Please refer to this manual for 
information relative to engine operation, maintenance, recommendations and additional safety 
warnings. 
 
As soon as you receive your generator set, inspect it closely for shipping damage. If you find some 
damage, notify the transportation company immediately and file a freight damage claim. 
 
Think of this manual as a tool to help you get the most out of your generator set. 

WE STRONGLY 

SUGGEST THAT YOU KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR GENERATOR SET AND MAKE IT 
AVAILABLE TO ANYONE USING THE GENERATOR SET

.  You should refer to the manual when 

questions arise in regards to the operation of the generator set and carefully observe all safety 
warnings and instructions contained in it. 

 

Baldor Generators, formerly Pow'R Gard Generator Corporation has been in business since 1965. 
The generator sets we manufacture have earned the reputation of being of high quality and a 
dependable product. We take pride in this fact and continue to keep our quality standards high on 
our list of priorities. We are also constantly researching new technological ideas to determine if they 
could be used to make our generator sets even better. 
 
Thank you for purchasing your Baldor Pow'R Gard Generator Set. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for MAH30

Page 1: ...MANUAL FOR YOUR SERIES PC GENERATOR BALDOR GENERATORS 3815 Oregon Street Oshkosh WI 54902 Telephone 236 4200 Fax 920 236 4219 FORM S PSG 002 09 EFFECTIVE DATE 4 4 97 SERIES PC COVER MSW 00 REVISION DA...

Page 2: ...your generator set inspect it closely for shipping damage If you find some damage notify the transportation company immediately and file a freight damage claim Think of this manual as a tool to help...

Page 3: ...es are not normally lethal an involuntary jerk of the hand caused by a hot surface or by an electrical shock can result in injury Repair of electrical generating equipment requires specialized skills...

Page 4: ...le under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication When transporting or using a generator set with the wheel option secure the unit to prevent it from moving around Do not tamper with or change the...

Page 5: ...RATOR SETS Operate the generator set on a level surface If the generator set is tilted fuel spillage may result Handle fuel with care It is highly flammable Use only clean properly marked and approved...

Page 6: ...e generator set free of grass leaves and excessive grease and oils Allow the generator set to cool before transporting it or storing it indoors Have fire extinguisher accessible and nearby while opera...

Page 7: ...leshooting 10 Control Panel for PC25B PC30H 12 Control Panel for MAH30 MAV30 13 Control Panel for PC40H PC40B and PC50H 14 Control Panel for PC60H 15 Control Panel for PC90VE 16 Parts Breakdown PC25B...

Page 8: ...ll engines give off considerable heat when running Since the engine and your generator set uses air to keep it cool it is important that the temperature of the area in which it is located is does not...

Page 9: ...r home where the building is also supplied electricity by a local utility shall be connected only by a competent electrician and only after the main service entrance switch has been disconnected and l...

Page 10: ...RUNNING ALWAYS CLEAN UP ANY SPILLED FUEL AND ALLOW IT TO DRY PRIOR TO STARTING AN ENGINE FUEL L P or Natural Gas Make sure the gaseous fuel being supplied to the unit is in vapor form and that it is...

Page 11: ...Do not use sprayed water or compressed air to clean the generator set INSPECTING Inspect the external wires of the generator set for cuts fraying or loose connections Repair or replace any problems pr...

Page 12: ...any fuel oil and or air filters per the engine manufacturers guidelines 2 Check oil level regularly at least every 5 to 8 hours of operation Be sure the proper oil level is maintained 3 Change the oi...

Page 13: ...peres to start them than to run them Some motors particularly split phase motors are very difficult to start and requires 5 to 7 times as much current to start them as it does to run them Repulsion in...

Page 14: ...h a part number if known 4 Quantity of parts NOTE Engine parts can usually be obtained from a local representative of your engine manufacturer via the information in the engine manufacturer s owner s...

Page 15: ...add if necessary NEVER REFUEL THE GENERATOR SET WHEN IT IS HOT OR RUNNING 5 Open the fuel valve on the fuel tank 6 If the engine is equipped with a fuel valve open it at this time 7 Check the fuel sy...

Page 16: ...Either push the engine s start switch or turn the key switch fully clockwise to engage the electric start motor 3 Do not allow the starter motor to crank for more than 10 seconds at a time 4 Allow 20...

Page 17: ...tput voltage Make sure the generator is turning at the speed on the nameplate 2 Broken wires or loose connections Broken wires or loose connections can cause the generator set to have low or no output...

Page 18: ...tery across the capacitor longer than a fraction of a second may damage the windings of the generator Stop the unit after doing this and replace the end cover If you still have no output look for othe...

Page 19: ...circuit breaker plunger will extend out approximately 3 8 B STANDARD DUPLEX RECEPTACLE This is your standard household duplex receptacle it is rated for 120 VAC 15 amps This receptacle is not a ground...

Page 20: ...standard household duplex receptacle it is rated for 120 VAC 15 Amps When using this receptacle you are utilizing the ground fault protection provided by the GFCI receptacle C ELAPSED TIME METER This...

Page 21: ...must be tested on a regular basis monthly B NEMA L530R RECEPTACLE This is a 120VAC 30 Amp twist lock style Receptacle C CIRCUIT BREAKERS These circuit breakers provide overload protection for the gen...

Page 22: ...sted on a regular basis monthly B NEMA L530R RECEPTACLE This is a 120VAC 30 Amp twist lock style Receptacle C CIRCUIT BREAKERS These circuit breakers provide overload protection for the generator set...

Page 23: ...ed on a regular basis monthly B NEMA L530R RECEPTACLE This is a 120VAC 30 Amp twist lock style Receptacle C CIRCUIT BREAKERS These circuit breakers provide overload protection for the generator set Wh...

Page 24: ...Generator End Componentry For PC25B PC30H MAV30 and MAH30 Generator Sets 247...

Page 25: ...hown 230 26015 07XN2520Y36N End Cover Mounting Bolts Not Shown 360 05000 EH0315A00 Control Box for the MAV30 and the MAH30 empty Not Shown 370 03602 HB6153A00 End Cover blank Not Shown 370 11900 EH033...

Page 26: ...Generator End Componentry For PC40H PC40B PC50H and PC90VE Generator Sets 269...

Page 27: ...00090 HA3187A08SP Stator Bolt 13 1 4 long Not Shown 700 00512 RM1088A07SP Engine Vibration Isolator Not Shown 700 00511 RM1088A06SP Generator End Vibration Isolator Not Shown 713 50000 TA0000A03SP Fue...

Page 28: ...CONNECTION DIAGRAM PC30H...

Page 29: ...Connection Diagram MAH30 MAV30 22...

Page 30: ...Connection Diagram PC40H PC40B PC50H 23...

Page 31: ...Connection Diagram PC60H 24...

Page 32: ...Connection Diagram PC90VE 55...

Page 33: ...product to the service center or for the reinstallation of the Baldor product upon its return to the party requiring warranty service Customers who are unable to take or ship the Baldor product to a...

Page 34: ...tained in the Baldor Generators Warranty Policy Warranty registration within 30 days of purchase is required for portable and towable products to qualify for any warranty consideration Proof of purcha...

Page 35: ...is dependent on the care it receives and the conditions under which it has to operate Some applications are very often used in dusty or dirty conditions which can cause what appears to be excessive w...

Page 36: ...ia to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer birth de...

Page 37: ...Service is just a phone call away 800 872 7697 www baldor com products generators asp 3815 Oregon Street Oshkosh WI 54902 Phone 920 236 4200 Fax 920 236 4219...

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