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PORTABLE GENERATOR

MPG 6000

OPERATING/PARTS MANUAL

Summary of Contents for MPG 5600

Page 1: ...PORTABLE GENERATOR MPG 6000 OPERATING PARTS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... copy of this manual with the unit at all times Additional copies are available from Magnum Products LLC or can be found at www m p llc com An engine operator s manual was also supplied with the unit at the time of shipment from the factory The manual provides detailed operation and maintenance procedures for the engine Additional copies of this manual are available from the engine manufacturer MA...

Page 3: ...OADS 10 GFCITESTINSTRUCTIONS 10 PREVENTION OF OVERLOAD 10 WATTAGE CONSUMPTION OF EQUIPMENT 11 USE OF EXTENSION CORDS 11 EXTENSION CORD SELECTION CHART 12 ADDING ENGINE OIL 12 ADDING GASOLINE 12 STARTINGTHE ENGINE 13 POWERING THE LOADS 13 STOPPING THE ENGINE 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKSAND TIPS 15 LIFTINGTHE GENERATOR 15 UNIT DECALS 16 CONTROL PANELASSEMBLY 17 FRAME AND FUEL ...

Page 4: ...exist during operation 1 Noticeable change in engine speed 2 Loss of electrical output 3 Equipment connected to the generator overheats 4 Sparking occurs 5 Engine misfires or there is excessive engine generator vibration 6 Protective covers are loose or missing 7 If the ambient air temperature is above 110 F This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazar...

Page 5: ...death 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 compo nents ELECTRICAL SAFETY While the engine is running potentially lethal voltages are present at the out...

Page 6: ...ls These decals provide important operating instructions and warn of dangers and hazards Replace any missing or hard to read decals and use care when washing or cleaning the unit Decal placement and part numbers can be found in the parts section of this manual Below is a summary of the intended meanings for the symbols used on the decals UNIT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Read and understand the supplied...

Page 7: ...mum Battery Capacity N A 18Ah Weights and Dimensions Dry Weight 236 0 lbs 107 kg 241 0 lbs 109 kg Operating Weight 277 0 lbs 126 kg 282 lbs 128 kg Dry Weight w Wheel Kit Option 263 0 lbs 119 kg 268 0 lbs 122 kg Operating Weight w Wheel Kit Option 304 0 lbs 138 kg 309 lbs 140 kg Dimensions L x W x H 36 8 x 21 4 x 21 5 in 36 8 x 21 4 x 21 5 in 934 7 x 543 6 x 546 1 mm 934 7 x 543 6 x 546 1 mm Dimens...

Page 8: ... OFF VALVE UNDER TANK RECOIL STARTER CONTROL PANEL ENGINE STARTING BATTERY BATTERY TRAY OPTIONAL ENGINE EXHAUST WHEEL KIT OPTIONAL HANDLE WHEEL KIT OPTIONAL CENTRAL LIFTING EYE AIR FILTER HOUSING ENGINE CHOKE UNDER TANK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 8 ...

Page 9: ...LE This module is the ground fault circuit interrupter to protect all electrical outlets G 120 240V TWIST LOCK CONVENIENCE OUTLET This L14 30R outlet is used to connect additional loads or equipment to the generator H 120V TWIST LOCK CONVENIENCE OUTLET This L5 30R outlet is used to connect additional loads or equipment to the generator I DUPLEX OUTLET BREAKERS Two 20Apush button circuit breakers a...

Page 10: ...TICE ALWAYS test GFCI outlets before connecting any loads to the generator The device green LED is ON and circuit breaker is at ON position 1 Press the TEST button The green LED should go out and red LED should come on The circuit breaker should trigger to the off position 2 If the LED does not change state or the breaker does not trip DO NOT USE Consult an electrician for assis tance 3 Press the ...

Page 11: ...0 BTU 400 Oil Fired Space Heater 85 000 BTU 225 Oil Fired Space Heater 30 000 BTU 150 Paint Sprayer Airless 1 3 hp 600 Paint Sprayer Airless handheld 150 Radio 50 to 200 Submersible Pump 1 1 2 hp 2800 Submersible Pump 1 hp 2000 Submersible Pump 1 2 hp 1500 Sump Pump 800 to 1050 Table Saw 10 1750 to 2000 Weed Trimmer 500 Allow three times the listed watts for starting these devices USE OF EXTENSION...

Page 12: ...2400 LOAD IN WATTS VOLTS 120 240 120 240 120 240 120 240 225 455 115 225 75 151 57 110 140 285 70 140 47 95 36 70 90 180 45 90 30 60 60 120 3 Tighten the gasoline cap after filling fuel tank ADDING GASOLINE 1 Remove the gasoline cap 2 Carefully fill the fuel tank with UNLEADED gasoline DO NOT use premium gasoline DO NOT overfill Allow approximately 1 2 tank space for fuel expansion EXTENSION CORD ...

Page 13: ... will be connected to it 2 Switch the main circuit breaker on The equipment connected to the generator is now ready to use 3 If the main circuit breaker is overloaded it will trip or switch off Verify that the loads connected to the genera tor are within the generator s output range Refer to the unit specifications on page 7 for maximum and continuous output watts 4 Reset the breaker by switching ...

Page 14: ...low stabilization of the internal temperatures of the engine and generator 4 Turn the unit off 5 Close the fuel shut off valve 1 Shut off all loads and unplug electrical loads from the control panel receptacles 14 NEVER start or stop the engine while electrical devices are plugged in and turned on doing so may result in property damage or personal injury CAUTION ...

Page 15: ...il including special operating conditions such as a change in season or climate Service the generator more frequently when used in dusty areas LIFTING THE GENERATOR ITEM DAILY 20 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS 300 HRS Check engine oil level Change engine oil Check air filter Clean air filter Replace air filter Check and adjust spark plug Replace spark plug Clean muffler spark arrester Check and adjust idle sp...

Page 16: ...pour reconstituer la puissance de circuit WARNING ADVERTENCIA AVERTISSEMENT Improper connection of generator to a building s electrical system can allow electrical current from the generator to backfeed into utility lines This may result in electrocution of utility workers fire or explosion Connections to a building s electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician and comply with all ap...

Page 17: ... 1 Switch rocker idle select 12 60181 4 Screw M3 0 50X5panphil 13 60398 4 Screw 6 32X 312panphil 14 60046 4 Screw 6 32X 750 pan phil G2 15 60161 6 Nut 250 20 hex 16 19211 1 Tether cable 10 50 long 17 60091 4 Screw M4 0 70X12 pan phil G4 8 18 60051 4 Nut M4 70 nylock G8 8 19 60061 4 Nut 10 32 nylk G5 20 60290 2 Nut 6 32 nylk 18 8 SS 21 66233 2 Breaker 20A 240V 1 pole push button OPTIONALFEATURES 22...

Page 18: ...18 1 18 3 2 21 4 5 6 7 6 8 22 19 34 33 38 37 9 10 11 13 36 13 35 14 13 10 12 34 33 15 16 17 31 32 19 20 20 23 22 19 34 34 30 29 30 22 28 26 27 41 40 39 43 9 25 24 FRAME AND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 42 ...

Page 19: ...er 500 flat 03TH nylon 21 24920B 1 Bracket lift eye 22 60307 8 Nut 500 13 nylock 23 61147 2 Nut 312 18 U clip G5 ZY long type 24 60168 1 Screw 312 18X 750 hx hd G5 25 60095 1 Nut 312 18 ser flg G5 case hardened 50380 542 ft Hose fuel 250IDMPGcarbcertified notshown 14216 2 Clamp hose SAE 21 62 miniature notshown ELECTRIC STARTUNITS 26 60984 2 Bolt J 250 20 X 7 00 27 41055B 1 Bracket battery tie dow...

Page 20: ...AME TO FRAME TO FRAME 1 2 13 1 2 3 4 5 10 2 9 1 2 7 6 3 3 39 11 15 16 14 12 17 18 19 8 24 26 25 18 19 19 24 17 23 20 22 21 17 27 19 18 18 30 29 28 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 33 38 40 40 41 ENGINE AND GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 20 42 ...

Page 21: ...1 Screw 500 13X1 000hxhd 24 60478 2 Screw 375 16X2 000 hx hd G5 25 24923B 1 Bracket mount 26 60205 2 Screw 375 16X1 000hxhd 27 Terminal ground 28 12927 1 Nut 375 16 wing 316 SS 29 60352 4 Screw 375 16X1 250hxhd 30 27089 1 Generator 31 26411 1 Housing front 32 60972 2 Screw 312 18X1 500hxhd 33 60020 6 Nut M8 ser flg lock 34 28483 2 Isolator engine 35 60095 2 Nut 312 18 ser flg 36 28478 1 Engine 13 ...

Page 22: ...WHT WHT WHT BLK YEL WHT RED BLK BLU RED BLK BLU WHT RED RED BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLU BLU GRN RD WT RD WT GRN BLU WIRES MUST BE TWISTED TOGETHER GOING THRU CT 2 6 10 14 3 7 11 15 4 8 12 16 120 OR 240 TWIST DEPENDING ON SWITCH SETTING 120 TWIST 120 RECP 1 120 RECP 2 BLU BLU BLK BLK BLU BLK YEL GRN YEL RED RED WHT WHT WHT BLK BLK BLK WHT RED RED RED BLK RED WHT WHT BLK WHT 2 20A 1 ...

Page 23: ...RUN MODULE GRN RED BLU ORN IDLE RUN SOLENOID SHUTDOWN SOLENOID COIL OIL LEVEL SWITCH OIL ALERT UNIT CHARGE COIL RECTIFIER START SWITCH STARTER GENERATOR BL WT BLK WHT GRN RED WHT GRY GRY WHT WHT 1 2 3 4 1 2 ORN BLK WHT BLU B C WHT WHT WHT GRN WT GRN YEL WHT ...

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