Master Lock MGY5000 - Manual (Page 21)

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PRESTART
Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean surface. The surface must be level.
Protect generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or snow. Do not locate genera-
tor near standing water and snow. Make sure area is well-vented.
OPERATION
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Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will keep engine from starting (see Oil
Alert System, page 8). Make sure oil level is full before starting. See Engine Oil,
page 12.
Before starting engine, disconnect all electric loads from generator.
You may need to bleed fuel line to remove trapped air
• if starting engine for first time
• if starting engine after allowing generator to run out of fuel
Follow the directions below to bleed fuel line.
BLEEDING FUEL LINE
1. Loosen fuel line clamp and remove fuel line from engine. Place open end of
fuel line over a clean container to catch any fuel spilled in step 3, below.
2. Move fuel valve lever to the “O” (open) position (see Figure 15, page 22).
3. Allow air to bleed from line. When fuel exits fuel line in a steady stream,
reattach fuel line to engine.
4. Add spilled fuel back into fuel tank.
STARTING
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
You must always run the engine at full speed. Do not
run engine at lower speeds. At full speed, the engine
runs at 3600 RPM under load. The engine must
maintain 3600 RPM for generator to create correct
voltage. Running engine at lower speeds will dam-
age generator and powered items.
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WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Only responsible adults should use generator.
Never let anyone operate generator without proper
instructions.