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DIESEL GENERATOR

00567

POWER PRODUCTS LLC

Manufactured by

A wholly owned subsidiary of Generac Power Systems, Inc.

MLG8K

OPERATING MANUAL

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Page 1: ...Parts manuals available online www m p llc com DIESEL GENERATOR 00567 POWER PRODUCTS LLC Manufactured by A wholly owned subsidiary of Generac Power Systems Inc MLG8K OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...professional perform all electrical wiring and testing functions Any wiring should be in compliance with the National Electrical Code NEC state and local codes and Occupational Safety and Health Association OSHA guidelines MAGNUM POWER PRODUCTS LLC 215 Power Drive Berlin WI 54923 U S A Phone 920 361 4442 FAX 920 361 4416 Toll Free 1 800 926 9768 www m p llc com For technical or parts QUESTIONS ple...

Page 3: ...START CHECKLIST 11 ENGINE STARTING AND OPERATION 11 WET STACKING 12 DERATING FOR ALTITUDE 12 AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN 12 VOLTAGE REGULATION 12 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH 12 SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR 12 LIFTING THE TRAILER 13 TOWING THE TRAILER 13 JACK MAINTENANCE 14 TRAILER WHEEL BEARINGS 14 LOWER RADIATOR HOSE HEATER OPTION USE AND MAINTENANCE 14 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 15 BASIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE KUBOTA EN...

Page 4: ...uipment for any application other than which it was designed for Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all instruments andcontrols Inexperiencedoperatorsshouldreceiveinstructionfromsomeone familiar withtheequipment before being allowed to operate or set up the unit The fo...

Page 5: ...ath Sulfuric acid can cause eye damage burn flesh or eat holes in clothing Protective eye wear and clothing are necessary when working on or around the battery Always disconnect the negative battery cable from the corresponding terminal before performing any service on the engine or other components SERVICE SAFETY This unit uses high voltage circuits capable of causing serious injury or death Only...

Page 6: ...rrain When towing maintain extra space between vehicles and avoid soft shoulders curbs and sudden lane changes If you have not pulled a trailer before practice turning stopping and backing up in an area away from heavy traffic REPORTING TRAILER SAFETY DEFECTS If youbelieveyourtrailerhas adefectwhichcouldcausea crash orcouldcauseinjury ordeath youshouldimmediately inform the National Highway Traffi...

Page 7: ...WR PNBV 000KG 0000LBS COLD INF PRESS PRESS DE V I N N I V 00000000000000000 TYPE TRAILER MODEL XXX000 GAWR PNBE TIRE PNEU RIM JANTE GONF A FROID KPA PSI LPC SGL DUAL EACH AXLE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS PRESCRIBED UNDER THE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS FMVSS AND CANADIAN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY REGULATIONS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE CE VEHICULE EST CONFO...

Page 8: ... A Amps 3Ø Prime 480V 208V A N A 1Ø Standby kW kVA 9 0 9 0 Amps 1Ø Standby 240V A 37 1Ø Prime kW kVA 8 1 8 1 Amps 1Ø Prime 240V A 33 Frequency Hz 60 Power Factor 1 1Ø Sound dB A 23 ft prime 70 Dimensions L x W x H in m 105 x 68 x 56 2 67 x 1 73 x 1 42 Weights Dry Weight lbs kg 1030 467 Operating Weight lbs kg 1250 567 Capacities Fuel Tank Volume gal L 30 114 Usable Fuel Volume gal L 30 114 Maximum...

Page 9: ...generator when the engine is running and the main circuit breaker is switched to the ON position 7 120V GFCI RECEPTACLES These receptacles supply power for accessories connected to the generator when the engine is running and the main circuit breaker is switched to the ON position 8 CIRCUIT BREAKERS 20A These breakers are supplied for the standard 120V GFCI receptacles ON ON 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 HOURS ...

Page 10: ...own stops engine and trips main circuit breaker 3 CONTROL PANEL LOCATION under door Refer to page 9 4 GROUND STUD For grounding generator and equipment connected to the unit 5 SAFETY CHAINS Used in a crossing pattern under the tongue to attach unit to towing vehicle 6 TONGUE JACK Used to level generator before starting 1 2 3 4 5 6 00248 ...

Page 11: ...ed with the unit 2 Check the condition of the electrical cord on the inside of the unit 3 Checkthatthemaincircuitbreakerandindividualcircuitbreakersforeachoftheoutletsareinthe OFF O position Note When the red TURN MAIN BREAKER OFF light is illuminated the main circuit breaker must be turned OFF O 4 Turn the key on the engine start switch to the left GLOW PLUG position and hold the key in place for...

Page 12: ...use of the shutdown VOLTAGE REGULATION The electronic voltage regulator controls the output of the generator by regulating the DC voltage into the exciter field The regulator has three screwdriver adjustable potentiometers that may be adjusted for voltage stability and under frequency U F The voltage regulator on your unit is adjusted before shipment from the factory Contact Magnum Power Products ...

Page 13: ...nal Lift Structure TOWING THE TRAILER 1 Use the jack to raise or lower the trailer onto the hitch of the towing vehicle Lock the hitch coupling and attach the safety chains or cables to the vehicle Release the jack locking pin and rotate the jack into the travel position Make sure the locking pin snaps into place To ensure proper operation of the jack lube the grease fitting located on the levelin...

Page 14: ...ber plug on the grease cap attach a standard grease gun fitting to the grease zerk fitting and pump grease into the fitting until new grease is visible around the nozzle of the grease gun Use only a high qualitygrease made specifically for lubrication of wheel bearings Wipe any excess grease from the hub with a clean cloth and replace the rubber plug when finished The minimum recommended lubricati...

Page 15: ...cleaner Water may enter the cabinet and collect in the generator windings or other electrical parts causing damage If the unit is stored outside check for water inside the cabinet and generator and dry the unit thoroughly before starting Inspect condition of electrical cords DO NOT use unit if insulation is cut or worn through Check the wheel lugs Tighten or replace any that are loose or missing I...

Page 16: ...hange the engine oil and oil filter after the initial 50 hours of operation then at the appropriate interval thereafter Replace the air cleaner element yearly or after six cleanings whichever occurs first Item Daily 50 Hours 100 Hours 200 Hours 400 Hours 500 Hours 1 Year Check Oil Level Check Coolant Level Check Fuel Level Check Tire Pressure Check All Electrical Connections Inspect Radiator Fins ...

Page 17: ...GEN N G Y X Z 30 AMP TWIST TO GND BAR TO GND BAR TO GND BAR 1 2 3 4 TO GND BAR 5 6 7 8 9 10 TO GND BAR SOME UNITS MAIN 20A CB6 30A CB7 GFCI RED BLK BLK BLK BLK WHT GRN RED GN WT 20A CB5 GFCI RD RD GN WT WT 67115_A_12 13 13 ...

Page 18: ...UEL PUMP 10 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER OIL PRESSURE WARNING SWITCH N C SWITCH N O WARNING OVERHEAT 12V BATTERY STARTER RELAY TIME DELAY GY BL GY VI RD RD BK BK YL GLOW PLUGS AUX SWITCH MAIN BREAKER RD VI ALTERNATOR WARNING LIGHT TURN MAIN BREAKER OFF BK WT BK RD YL OR YL RD VI RD VI N C N O COM RD VI YL BK 90339_E_01 30 14 ...

Page 19: ...CONFIG B ACC R B C R 1 2 R BK WT RPM SENSOR PASS GND PWR RPM SW OPT GND SOL CIRCUIT BREAKER 20A BATTERY 12 V ESTOP SOLENOID PASS RD WT BK SPLICE SPLICE RD RD WT BK WT1 PNK BK1 BK BK WT BK WT2 GY TO GND BAR TO GND BAR OR YL1 OR YL2 TO CNTRL PANEL START SOL WIRE TO MAIN BREAKER AUX SWITCH NC PIN 4 3 2 1 90323_I_11 18 13 BK WT RD BK BK STARTER SWITCH 30 85 86 87A 87 FUSE RD WT RD VI TO GND BAR 25A RD...

Page 20: ...AIL TURN LAMP LAMP PLATE LICENSE MARKER LAMP RED BK BK BK BK RD WT BK SPLICE SPLICE SPADE SPADE LAMP TAIL TURN LEFT RD WT BK SPADE YL BN WT SPADE SPADE WT BK BN WT SPLICE GN RING MARKER LAMP AMBER MARKER LAMP RED BK BK BK BK SPLICE SPLICE SPADE SPADE BN WT WT WT BN BN 90341_B_12 20 13 ...

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