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Magnum MMG25FHI Operating Manual

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    2 introduction this manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the engine and generator. For your own safety and protection from physical injury, carefully read, understand, and observe the safety instructions described in this manual. The information contained in this...

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    3 table of contents page introduction ................................................................................................................................ 2 safety notes .........................................................................................................................

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    4 basic maintenance schedule - john deere engine...................................................... 45 belt tensioners ........................................................................................................................ 46 lifting the generator....................................

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    5 safety notes this is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. This manual contains dangers, warnings, cautions, notices and notes which must be followed to prevent the ...

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    6 engine safety internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling! Failure to follow the safety guidelines described below could result in severe injury or death. Read and follow all safety warnings described in the engine operator's manual. A copy of this manual was s...

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    7 towing safety towing a trailer requires care! Both the trailer and vehicle must be in good condition and securely fastened to each other to reduce the possibility of an accident. Also, some states require that large trailers be registered and licensed. Contact your local department of transportati...

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    8 safety symbol summary this equipment has been supplied with numerous safety and operating decals. 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 pa...

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    9 specifications - mmg25fhi read this manual carefully before attempting to use this generator. The potential for property damage, personal injury or death exists if this equipment is misused or installed incorrectly. Read all of the manuals included with this unit. Each manual details specific info...

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    10 specifications - mmg35fhd read this manual carefully before attempting to use this generator. The potential for property damage, personal injury or death exists if this equipment is misused or installed incorrectly. Read all of the manuals included with this unit. Each manual details specific inf...

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    11 specifications - mmg45fhk read this manual carefully before attempting to use this generator. The potential for property damage, personal injury or death exists if this equipment is misused or installed incorrectly. Read all of the manuals included with this unit. Each manual details specific inf...

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    12 specifications - mmg55fhd read this manual carefully before attempting to use this generator. The potential for property damage, personal injury or death exists if this equipment is misused or installed incorrectly. Read all of the manuals included with this unit. Each manual details specific inf...

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    13 unit dimensions read this manual carefully before attempting to use this generator. The potential for property damage, personal injury or death exists if this equipment is misused or installed incorrectly. Read all of the manuals included with this unit. Each manual details specific information r...

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    14 unit serial number locations refer to the locations illustrated below to find the unit id tag and vin tag on your unit. Important information, such as the unit serial number, model number and vehicle identification number (vin) for your trailer are found on these tags. Record the information from...

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    15 component locations engine exhaust engine access handle central lifting eye generator access secondary hood latch fuel fill oil drain port front hood latch emergency stop control panel and voltage selector switch access radiator drain port.

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    16 main control panel features 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 9 8 6 5 3 4 2 1.

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    17 1. Control panel light (optional) 2. Magnum digital controller (mdc): refer to “magnum digital controller (mdc)” on page 18 . 3. Control panel light switch (optional): operates optional control panel light. 4. Interior light switch (optional): operates optional interior light. 5. 20a circuit brea...

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    18 magnum digital controller (mdc) the magnum digital controller (mdc) is an enhanced digital generator controller used to start, stop and monitor the operation of the generator and the engine. The controller constantly monitors vital generator and engine functions for a number of pre-programmed ala...

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    19 • “manual ” button: press this button to change from the automatic (remote) starting mode to manual starting mode. • “auto ” button: press this button to change from manual starting mode to automatic (remote) starting mode. • “alarm cancel” button: when an alarm is activated, press this button ...

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    20 engine monitoring engine information is shown on the liquid crystal display (lcd) window in a toggling manner with the generator information after the first 60 seconds of operation and then every five seconds. The engine display screen will show oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, fuel leve...

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    21 the bottom of the screen. The controller stores up to 117 codes. When full, the controller will automatically remove the oldest file. These codes will not be lost when the “control on/off” toggle switch is powered off. Wet stacking the generator is powered by a diesel engine. Diesel engines are s...

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    22 lowering the trailer tongue for units shipped with the trailer tongue in the upright position, follow the steps below to lower the tongue. 1. Elevate the unit using a hoist or forklift, or use the jack located on the trailer tongue. Note: if using the front jack for support, it must first be move...

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    23 front hood operation warning stay clear of hood and lift structure when opening and closing generator hoods. Personal injury may result. To open the front hood: 1. With your right hand, grip the handle located on the upper right side of the front panel. 2. With your left hand, pull the hood latch...

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    24 rear hood operation warning stay clear of hood and lift structure when opening and closing generator hoods. Personal injury may result. To open the rear hood: 1. Open front hood. 2. Verify the control door is completely closed and secure. 3. Pull lever located under the lift structure to release ...

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    25 warning stay clear of hood and lift structure when opening and closing generator hoods. Personal injury may result. To close the rear hood: 1. Make sure the skid is free of debris and all personnel are clear of the unit. 2. Verify the control door is completely closed and secure. 3. Release the r...

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    26 pre-start checklist before starting the generator, carefully read the pre-start checklist. Make sure all of the items are checked before trying to start the generator. This checklist applies to both manual and remote starting of the generator. Read and understand all safety sections at the beginn...

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    27 3. The lcd window will indicate “man” (manual) mode and “ready”. The “ready/manual” led will be lit. Note: the unit must be in the “man” mode with the “ready/manual” led lit to start the unit. 4. Press the green “engine start” button. The “prestart” screen will be displayed (if equipped) and a co...

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    28 7. The lcd window will then toggle from the “running” screen to the generator display screen and then to the engine display screen. 8. If the engine does not start after the first cranking attempt, the engine will pause for 15 seconds to allow the starter to cool. The lcd window will show “pause”...

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    29 shutting down the generator check with personnel using power supplied by the generator and let them know the power is going to be turned off. Make sure the power shutdown will not create any hazards by accidentally turning off equipment that needs to be kept on (pumps, compressors, lights, etc.)....

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    30 magnum digital controller (mdc) - alarm management the magnum digital controller (mdc) is capable of displaying the following alarms: magnum digital controller (mdc) - list of alarms shutdown and warning fault conditions and the displayed message are described in the following table: no. Type des...

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    31 magnum digital controller (mdc) – history the magnum digital controller (mdc) stores a record of each important event in the history file of the controller. The history file seats 117 records. When the history file is full, the oldest records are removed. 19 paramfail none no wrong checksum of pa...

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    32 mmg engine controller the engine speed (rpm) of the mmg35fhd is regulated with a woodward controller. The engine speed (rpm) of the mmg25fhi and mmg45fhk units is regulated with a governors america corps. (gac) controller. Refer to the following section for information on the mmg55fhd. John deere...

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    33 adjusting the display backlighting the brightness on the liquid crystal display (lcd) window may be adjusted by the operator whenever the magnum digital controller (mdc) is powered up. Note: anytime an “*” is displayed on the lcd window, the text or set point cannot be changed without the use of ...

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    34 2. Visually inspect the engine for oil leaks. 3. If the oil level is good, restart the unit and verify the loss of oil pressure. Shut the engine down immediately if the oil pressure value does not read 5 psi (34 kpa) within five seconds. 4. Check the oil pressure sender. To identify corrective ac...

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    35 generator output connection lugs the generator is equipped with connection lugs, located behind the lug box door next to the customer convenience outlets. The lugs provide connection points for attachment of external loads to the generator. A large decal on the inside of the connection lug door d...

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    36 generator cam lock connections option the generator may be equipped with cam lock connections, located behind the lug door next to the customer convenience outlets. These receptacles provide connection points for attachment of external loads to the generator. A large decal on the inside of the co...

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    37 voltage selector switch the voltage selector switch is located under the control panel, next to the output connection lugs. The selector switch is a three position switch that mechanically changes the connections between the generator output leads and the connection lugs or optional cam lock conn...

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    38 4-position voltage selector switch option the voltage selector switch is located under the control panel, next to the connection lugs. This optional selector switch is a four position switch that mechanically changes the connection between the generator output leads and the connection lugs or opt...

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    39 emergency stop switch the generator is equipped with one “emergency stop” switch, located on the rear corner of the unit next to the control panel door. The switch is clearly labeled with “emergency stop” and is red. The switch can be accessed and activated with all doors closed and locked. Activ...

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    40 customer convenience outlets the generator is equipped with four convenience outlets. The large outlets are 240/120vac twist-lock receptacles rated at 50a each. The smaller outlets are 120vac duplex receptacles rated at 20a each with ground fault circuit interrupt (gfci) protection. These recepta...

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    41 transfer switch the generator neutral is bonded to ground when shipped from the factory. The bonding plate will need to be removed when the generator is used as a standby power source. Installation should be in compliance with national electric code (nec), as well as any state and local codes or ...

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    42 auto exercise timer generators installed in a standby application should be exercised regularly to maintain operating condition and to ensure responsiveness in an emergency situation. The following procedure demonstrates how to run (exercise) the generator on a time schedule: 1. Press the "page s...

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    43 • verify all circuit breakers are open (off, “o”). • activate (push in) the “emergency stop” switch. • disconnect the negative (-) terminal on the battery. • attach a “do not start” sign to the control panel. This will notify everyone the unit is being serviced and will reduce the chance of someo...

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    44 basic maintenance schedule - kubota engine refer to the original equipment manufacturer’s operating manual for a complete list of maintenance requirements. Failure to comply with the procedures as described in the engine operator’s manual will nullify the warranty, decrease performance and cause ...

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    45 basic maintenance schedule - john deere engine refer to the original equipment manufacturer’s operating manual for a complete list of maintenance requirements. Failure to comply with the procedures as described in the engine operator’s manual will nullify the warranty, decrease performance and ca...

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    46 belt tensioners kubota and isuzu engines use only manual belt tensioners. John deere engines use two types of belt tensioners: manual and automatic. Adjust the belt using the manual tensioner according to the manufacturer’s specifications. The automatic tensioner cannot be adjusted or repaired an...

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    47 jack maintenance the following procedures should be performed at least annually. Side-wind models • the internal gearing and bushings of the jack must be kept lubricated. Apply a small amount of automotive grease to the internal gearing by removing the jack cover, or if equipped, use a needle nos...

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    48 auxiliary fuel tank option the auxiliary fuel tank option is designed so the unit can run from an external fuel tank. The unit is still programmed to shut down when the internal tank’s fuel level drops below 5%. In order for the unit to run off of an auxiliary tank, the fuel level in the internal...

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    49 ac wiring diagram 90426_org_08.17.12 breaker 240v 50a 240v 50a breaker 5 9 13 6 10 14 7 8 11 12 15 16 (t7) l2 l3 shunt l1 breaker blk blk 1 2 3 4 (2.5k, 2 w a tt) adjustment vol t age l0 60hz 50hz on regula t o r 4 amp fuse wht f- f+ 3 4 6 7 blk mechanical lugs 50a 240v rcpt. Gfci recpt 120v 17 2...

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    50 ac wiring diagram - 4-position voltage selector switch option 90229_org_12.12.12 breaker 240v 50a 240v 50a breaker (t7) shunt breaker blk blk (2.5k, 2 w a tt) adjustment vol t age 60hz 50hz on regula t o r 4 amp fuse wht f- f+ 3 4 6 7 blk 50a 240v rcpt. Gfci recpt 120v rcpt. 240v 50a 120v 20a brk...

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    51 ac wiring diagrams for optional equipment circuit breaker cam lock p a nel gnd l0 l1 l3 l2 6 5 8 7 2 vol t age rela y h1 h3 x2 x4 x1 x3 h2 h4 blk red power rela y blk blk wht wht wht blk buck xformer blk 78 6 5 1 2 34 com nc no e3 e2 e1 yel red blk down cgnd up to t 9 to t 7 bk rd wt droop adjust...

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    52 dc wiring diagram - mmg25fhi plug loca tion 2 pos plug rpm pin rpm in rpm gnd mag in mag ref power - dc power + dc + d+ e st op bi1 7 pos plug binar y inputs loca tion pin loca tion pin loca tion gen vol t s phase a vol t age phase b vol t age phase c vol t age loca tion l1 pin plug loca tion neu...

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    53 dc wiring diagram - mmg35fhd, mmg45fhk plug loca tion 2 pos plug rpm pin rpm in rpm gnd mag in mag ref power - dc plug loca tion pin power + dc + d+ bott om pin e st op bi1 7 pos plug binar y inputs loca tion loca tion loca tion gen vol t s phase a vol t age phase b vol t age phase c vol t a ge l...

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    54 dc wiring diagram - mmg55fhd conn 1 wt/vio gy/bk blk gy/bk blk f+ t o gen f- red blk vi/yl mot or st ar ter b+ b+ 12 v - + ba tter y glow plug blk red red blue splice red clr bk shld plug loca tion 2 pos plug rpm pin rpm in rpm gnd mag in mag ref power - dc plug loca tion pin power + dc + d+ bott...

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    55 dc wiring diagrams for optional equipment 90416_j_03.27.13 j h deutsch 21 pin conn-2 edison plug 16/3 brn blu yel/grn fa n clutch rela y to cont bo7 bott om pin e st op bi1 6 pin plug (binar y inputs) pin loca tion loca tion plug loca tion remote st ar t bi2 bi3 bi4 bi5 bi6 reconnect door open fu...

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    56 wiring block diagram - dedicated 12 lead generators option lo l3 l2 l1 t o control box lo l3 l2 l1 t o control box lo l3 l2 l1 t o control box lo l3 l1 t o control box lo l3 l1 t o control box lo l3 l2 l1 t o control box t o genera t o r 480/277v 3ph high wye 208/120v 3ph low wye 240/120v 3ph hig...

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    57 trailer lights wiring diagram 90387_org_10.04.12 gn yl bn wt gn yl bn wt bn bn wt wt right marker lamp marker lamp left trailer plug right tail/turn lamp lamp tail/turn left lamp plate license.

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    58 wiring harness - electric brake option 90286_d_10.31.12 ba tter y breaka w a y switch blu wht b lk wht w ht wht wht brake blu blu brake wht blu blu blu blu wht brake blu blu brake wht wht wht t a ndem axle wht blu brake wht blu blu wht brake blu wht tri-axle single axle.

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    59 service log oil grade and type: ___________________________ brand: ___________________________________ coolant mixture: _____________________________ brand: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________...

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    Rev: b part no: 29663 05.07.13.