MTD 243-723A User Manual
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WARNING )
Provide adequate ventilation for toxic
exhaust gases and cooling air flow.
Turn key to "OFF" position to stop enigne. See
"shut-down procedure'.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Controlled break-in helps insure proper engine and
generator operation. Follow engine break-in procedure
outlined in engine manual.
A
CAUTION
Allow generator to run at no load for
5 minutes upon initial start-up to
permit
engine
and
generator
to
stabilize.
DETERMINING TOTAL WATTAGE
To prevent overloading the unit, it is necessary to add
up the total wattage of the connected load.
1.
Electric motors require more power when starting
than running. First, determine your largest motor
starting requirement. To this figure, add the total
wattages of all other items you want to connect
to the generator at the same time. If only volts
and amps are given, volts x amps = watts. 1,000
watts - 1 KW.
2.
This total should not be more than the rated
wattage
for
your
unit
as
shown
in
the
specifications.
3. Always start your largest electric motor before any
other load is applied.
A
CAUTION
Do not apply heavy electric load during
the first 2 or 3 hours of operation.
APPLYING LOAD
This unit has been pretested and adjusted to handle
its full rated capacity. When starting the generator,
disconnect all load. Apply load only after generator
is running.
A
CAUTION
Overloading the unit may burn out
the unit and/or anything connected to
it!
Keep load within nameplate rating. Continuous
overloading may cause damage to the generator and
shorten its life.
The following should be observed;
Single Voltage Units. These models are equipped with
one circuit and one duplex receptacle. The total
rated wattage can be drawn from this circuit.
Dual Voltage Units. See Figure 2 and Figure 3. These
models are equipped with two 120 volt circuits. (A
and B). These two 120 volt circuits are combined to
form the 240 volt circuit, (C).
You can use 75% of the nameplate rating from either
120 volt circuit (A or B) but not from both at the
same time.
When using both 120 volt and 240 volt equipment, the
120 volt load from circuit A or B plus one-half of the
240 volt load from circuit C must not exceed 75% of
the nameplate rating.
FIGURE 2
A В
FIGURE 3
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