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Summary of Contents for Hwi3000a, Mgh3000ga, Mgh3000a,

Page 1: ...ORTANT Read and understand this manual before operating or servic ing generator Improper use of generator can cause serious injury Keep this manual for future reference Generator Models HWI3000A MGH3000GA MGH3000A MGH4000D MGH4000DI MGH5000E MGH5000EI MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE ...

Page 2: ...nerator Safetyinformationappearsthroughoutthese instructions Pay close attention to them Belowaredefinitionsforthesafetyinforma tion listed throughout this manual DANGER indicatesahazardwhichwillcause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage if you ignore warning WARNING indicates a hazard which can causeseverepersonalinjury death orsubstan tial property damage if you ignore warn...

Page 3: ...e or flames if it vibrates at high levels if it has a damaged receptacle 12 Keep generator and nearby areas clean Keep generator free of oil mud and other foreign matter Remove anything that creates slip pery areas around generator Remove oily rags and other items that create fire hazards Keep a fire extinguisher nearby Make sure it is rated ABC by the NFPA They are good for all uses Consult your lo...

Page 4: ...parts Check for shipping damage If any parts are missing or damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought generator 4 Battery cables are supplied for models MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE only These cables are in a separate bag inside generator carton You must in stall these cables to engine See Battery page 8 for installation instructions Thisgeneratorneedscoolingairtorunprop erly Never block free fl...

Page 5: ...20 V Full Power Switch No No No Yes Yes No 120 240 V 50 A No No No No No No General Honda Engine H P 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 9 13 Honda Model GX160K1VX GX160K1VX GX160K1VX GX240K1VA GX270VA GX390K1VXE Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Fuel Tank Capacity 3 9 qt 3 9 qt 3 9 qt 5 gal 8 gal 8 gal Oil Alert System Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Start Method Recoil Recoil Recoil Recoil Recoi...

Page 6: ...NGINE SW CIRCUIT BREAKER ON push OFF FULL POWER SELECTOR SWITCH All models except HWI3000A MGH3000GA MGH3000A and MGH6500AIE have a full power selector switch on the control panel The switch has two positions 120 VOLT ONLY and 120 240 VOLT 120 VOLT ONLY This position sends full power to the 120V receptacles only 240V power is not available Use this position when powering 120V items only 120 240VOL...

Page 7: ...cover most of dipstick 3 If level is low fill to top of oil filler neck see Figure 7 Only use oil rec ommended in engine owner s manual Note If oil level is too low oil alert system will shutdown engine and prevent engine from restarting Note High ambient temperature will cause nuisance tripping WARNING Gasolinepresents a hazard of fire or explosion Gasoline is flammable Its vapor is explosive Keep fu...

Page 8: ...0AIE Shown Red Positive Battery Cable Black Negative Battery Cable CAUTION Donotovertighten positive terminal on starter so lenoid Positive terminal could rotate and cut into negative ter minal causing a short IMPORTANT Make sure battery connec tions are the correct polarity Electric start generators use negative ground 12 volt DC starting system Models MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE have an electric s...

Page 9: ...Consult your power company or a licensed electrician WARNING You must properly earth ground generator before starting This will help guard againstdeadlyelectricshock Only use grounded plugs with genera tor Only use grounded extension cords Only use three wire or double insulated power tools STANDBY INSTALLATION TO HOME OR BUILDING WARNING The electrician must install a double throw transfer switch...

Page 10: ...attage Remem ber 1KW 1000 watts Note The nameplate may not list wattage It may only list volts and amps The formula for finding wattage is Volts x Amps Watts For example An appliance nameplate states 3 amps at 120 volts 3 amps x 120 volts 360 watts 3 Electric motors present a special prob lem They require up to three times their rated wattage to start Chart 2 below shows starting watts for differen...

Page 11: ...ed into the utility power line Thismayelectrocuteapower companylinerepairperson Also ifgeneratorispoweringelectrical circuits the chance of an electri cal fire exists DANGER Use only in well vented areas Make sure area has plenty of free moving fresh outside air Never run generator in an enclosed or confined area Never run generator inside oc cupied building Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon ...

Page 12: ...for generator to create correct voltage Running engine at lower speeds will damage generator and powered items IMPORTANT Never start generator with electrical loads connected Start engine before adding electrical loads 1 Make sure gasoline tank is full See Fuel page 7 for fuel information 2 Move fuel valve lever to the ON posi tion see Figure 15 WARNING Only responsible adults should use generator...

Page 13: ...ngine speed is too slow the engine will want to hunt or speed up and slow down repeatedly When this occurs increase engine speed by adjusting throttle stop screw on carbu retor refer to Carburetor Adjustment in Honda Engine Manual 10 Replace the engine linkage cover Models MGH4000DI MGH5000EI MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION This generator will not perform well at high altitudes w...

Page 14: ...trical loads one at a time 2 Let engine run for two or three minutes after removing electrical loads This lets engine cool slightly 3 Turn engine switch to the OFF position see Figure 21 4 Turn fuel valve lever off Do this by moving valve lever fully to the left see Figure 22 HONDA OFF ON START ENGINE SW CIRCUIT BREAKER ON push OFF Models MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE Figure 21 Engine Switch In OFF Po...

Page 15: ...des on rotor 3 Check resistance of coils see Electrical Component Specifications page 16 4 Replace capacitor 1 Set engine speed to 3720 RPM 62 Hz with no load 1 Replace both diodes on rotor 2 Do not overload generator 3 Contact an authorized engine service center Note For additional help visit DESA International stechnicalservicewebsite at www desatech com www desatech com Note See engine owner s m...

Page 16: ...own and white leads Remove diodes to check resistance Model Resistance in Ohms Capacitor MFD 450 Volt Diodes 2 800 Volt Stator Main Winding Stator Exciting Winding Δ Rotor Primary Winding HWI3000A MGH3000GA MGH3000A 1 63 5 29 4 62 14 6 Amp MGH4000D MGH4000DI 0 709 5 33 13 25 16 70 Amp MGH5000E MGH5000EI MGH5000EIE 0 570 3 129 3 31 18 70 Amp MGH6500AIE 326 2 012 4 38 31 5 70 Amp ...

Page 17: ...rcuit Breaker 20A LINE WHITE HOT Circuit Breaker 25A Circuit Breaker 20A Green 120V 15A Receptacle White Black Duplex Full Pwr Selector Switch T2 Red Black Black Red White Hour Meter B l a c k White Figure 24 Wiring Diagram Models MGH4000D and MGH5000E Continued WIRING DIAGRAMS Figure 23 Wiring Diagram Models HWI3000A MGH3000GA and MGH3000A T2 Stator 110 120V T1 T3 T2 T4 L2 L1 Rotor Stator White B...

Page 18: ...Circuit Breaker 20A Duplex To Solenoid Switch s1 s2 Hour Meter White White Black Figure 25 Wiring Diagram Models MGH4000DI MGH5000EI and MGH5000EIE Circuit Breaker 20A 25A or 30A 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 T4 L2 L1 110 120V 220 240V Rotor Stator White Brown Auxiliary Phas...

Page 19: ...aring Housing 1 9 Stator 1 10 118705 01 Fan Bracket 1 KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 11 26327006 Bolt 5 16 24 x 5 8 4 12 WLE 5 Lock Washer 5 16 4 13 118713 01 Flange 1 14 118706 01 Fan 1 15 Rotor 1 16 118708 01 Diode 2 17 118709 01 Varistor 2 18 118707 01 Bearing 1 19 118711 01 Draw Bolt 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 118674 01 Safety Information Decal 1 118674 02 Safety Information Decal 1 09986...

Page 20: ... 4 9 WLE 6 WLE 6 WLE 6 Lock Washer 3 8 4 10 118787 01 118787 01 118787 01 Flange 1 11 118788 01 118788 01 118788 01 Fan 1 12 Rotor 1 13 118708 01 118708 01 118708 01 Diode 2 14 118709 01 118709 01 118709 01 Varistor 2 15 118789 01 118789 01 118789 01 Bearing 1 16 118791 01 118791 02 118791 03 Draw Bolt 1 Part not available by itself Must purchase Alternator Assembly Available at your local hardwar...

Page 21: ...6 Flat Washer 1 8 50009402 5 16 18 x 1 2 Bolt 2 9 118790 01 5 16 18 x 13 8 Bolt 1 10 WLE 5 5 16 Lock Washer 2 11 118821 01 Rubber Bumper 1 Note Fuel tank is available from Engine Mfg Co only ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Model MGH3000GA Alternator Assembly This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 ...

Page 22: ...RATED PARTS LIST For Models HWI3000A and MGH3000A Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual 2 2 2 7 4 5 3 2 2 3 2 6 2 1 ...

Page 23: ...18 x 1 2 1 5 WLE 5 Lock Washer 5 16 1 6 14138002 Grounding Strap 1 7 099853 02 Shock Mount 1 Available at any hardware store ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Models HWI3000A and MGH3000A Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual ...

Page 24: ... 11 16 11 16 21 20 19 14 23 14 23 23 16 16 16 10 30 11 16 11 16 22 F U E L F 1 3 2 4 24 7 8 6 6 27 7 25 15 5 26 F U E L F 10 10 29 24 1 2 24 29 24 28 9 24 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Models MGH4000D MGH4000DI MGH5000E MGH5000EI MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE Fuel Tank and Roll Cage ...

Page 25: ...10 01 17587000 25954001 107021 01 099701 01 19508001 25985005 099743 01 118917 01 103880 01 NEC 5C 14138000 099853 02 WLE 5 WLI 3 WP 5C HC5 14C 099756 01 099750 01 099749 01 NEC 5C 100410 01 M10908 74 WP 4C 099965 01 WP 3C 103676 01 HC4 16C 107110 01 17587000 Gas Cap Fuel Gage Gas Tank with 90 fitting Breather Assembly Screw 1 4 20 x 1 Screw M5 x 10 Gas Line Clamp Fuel Line Fuel Filter Roll Cage Lo...

Page 26: ...OLINE GENERATORS R DESA IN TERNATIO NAL S2 S1 L1 L2 1 2 4 5 3 7 12 11 9 10 8 6 Control Board Assembly and Mounting Solenoid Assembly and Mounting ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Solenoid and Control Board Assemblies and Mounting ...

Page 27: ...kage Rod Linkage Rod MGH6500AIE Only Roll Pin Solenoid Mounting Bracket Bolt M8 x 25mm Flat Washer M8 Lock Nut M8 1 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100320 01 100322 01 100322 02 100366 01 100334 01 Yellow Wire White Wire with 2 Flags White Wire with 1 Flag and 1 Spade Rocker Switch Auto Idle Decal 1 1 1 1 1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Solenoid and Control Board Assemblies and Moun...

Page 28: ...1 100445 01 099956 01 22616009 099834 01 101350 01 099760 01 100410 01 100149 01 22261000 099997 01 118681 01 118681 03 100177 07 103349 02 22616009 099833 01 104202 01 100445 01 099956 01 22616011 099834 01 101350 01 099760 01 100410 01 100149 01 22261000 099997 01 118681 02 118681 04 100177 07 103349 05 22616009 099833 01 104202 01 100445 01 22616010 099835 01 101350 01 099760 01 100410 01 10014...

Page 29: ...duct If they can not supply the part or accessory contactyournearestPartsCentral listed below Each Authorized Dealer Au thorizedServiceCenter andPartsCentralis independently owned and operated See pages 19 through 31 for an Illustrated Parts List If you need additional referral information contact our Technical Service Department see Technical Service page 15 In Canada call 1 800 561 3372 for part...

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Page 32: ...on modification tampering contaminated fuels repair using improper parts or repair by anyone other than an authorized dealer or service center Routine maintenance is the responsibility of the owner Travel handling transportation and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner To the full extent allowed by the law...

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