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Subsequent Use of this Generator
For subsequent uses of this generator after the first use, certain steps still must be completed to prepare it for operation.
of this
manual. If not, review this section now.
Step 1 - Verify Oil Level
Even though this generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from damage due to low oil, it is important to check the oil level in the
engine crankcase before each use to ensure that there is sufficient quantity.
1.
Verify that this generator is on a level surface.
2.
Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine.
3.
With a dry cloth, wipe the oil off of the dipstick that is located on the inside of the cap.
4.
Fully insert the dipstick without screwing the filler/dipstick cap and then remove again. There should be oil on the dipstick . If there is no oil on the
g/Add
5.
Confirm that the oil filler/dipstick cap is properly screwed in place when finished verifying the oil level.
Step 3 - Ground the Generator
Ground this generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding wire as previously illustrated in Figure 3. A gener ally acceptable grounding
wire is a No. 6 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. The other end of this grounding wire should be connected to a copper or brass
grounding rod that is driven into the earth. Grounding codes can vary by location. Contact a local electrician for informatio n on grounding regulations for
your area.
USING THE GENERATOR
After the engine has been running for several minutes, electrical devices may be connected to this generator.
AC Usage
Electrical devices running on AC current may be connected according to their wattage requirements. The rated (running) and su rge wattage:
Model
MM2350/DF
Rated (Running)/ Surge Wattage
1200/1500
Model
MM4350/DF Rated (Running)/
Surge Wattage
3200/4000
Model MM8350DFE Rated (Running)/ Surge Wattage
6000/7500
Model MM9350E/DFE Rated (Running)/ Surge Wattage
7500/9000
The
rated (running) wattage corresponds to the maximum wattage a generator can output on a continuous basis.
The
surge wattage corresponds to the maximum amount of power a generator can output for a short time. Many electrical devices, such as a
refrigerator, require short bursts of extra power for starting and stopping fan motors, etc., in addition to their listed rat ed wattage. Motorized devices
typically require more than their rated wattage for startup. The surge wattage ability of a generator allows for this extra power requirement.
The total running wattage requirement of the electrical devices connected to a generator should not exceed the rated wattage of the generator itself. To
calculate the total wattage requirement of the electrical devices to be connected, look up the rated (running) wattage of each device and add these
numbers together to find the total wattage that all of the devices together will draw from the generator. If the total wattag e of the selected devices
exceeds the rated wattage of the generator, DO NOT connect all of the devices. Select a combination of the electrical devices tha t will have a total
wattage less than or equal to the rated wattage for the generator.
Ensure appliances connected to the generator are designed to operate within
+/- 10% of the rated voltage, and +/-
3% Hz of this generator’s rated frequency output, otherwise damage could result
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