MAC AFRIC Gasoline Generator MGENER008: Operation Manual Guide

1. Safety Messages

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the generator. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety signal word.

2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Recommended PPE includes:

• Safety footwear
• Protective gloves
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection

3. Operating Environment Requirements

• Operate on a level surface
• Use outdoors in a well-ventilated area
• Maintain at least 1 m clearance on all sides
• Keep away from flammable materials

4. Safety Messages

4.1 Safety Standard

Read and understand this owner's manual before operating your generator. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with your generator's controls, and by observing safe operating procedures.

• Don't overflow the fuel when refueling
• Please keep at least 1 m away from flammable materials
• Stop the engine before refueling

4.2 Special Requirements

Electrical equipment including lines and plug connections should be free from exposed wiring.

The circuit breakers should be matched with the generator equipment. If the circuit breakers require replacement, they must be replaced with a circuit breaker having identical ratings and performance characteristics.

Don't operate the generator before grounding.

If using extension lines, the requirements should be met as follows: for 1.5 mm², the line should not exceed 60 m; for 2.5 mm², the line should not exceed 100 m.

5. How to Maintain Your Generator

6. Control Functions

7. Technical Specifications

Refer to the rating label on the generator for full details.

8. Pre-Operation Checks

Before starting, always perform the following checks:

• Check engine oil level
• Check fuel level
• Inspect air filter
• Ensure all fasteners are tight
• Ensure no load is connected

9. Operating Instructions

Starting the Generator

1. Disconnect all electrical loads
2. Turn fuel valve ON
3. Set choke (cold start)
4. Switch engine ON
5. Pull recoil starter or use electric start
6. Allow engine to stabilise

During Operation

• Connect appliances one at a time
• Do not exceed rated output
• Monitor engine sound and output

Stopping the Generator

1. Disconnect all loads
2. Allow engine to run briefly
3. Switch engine OFF
4. Turn fuel valve OFF

10. Electrical Connections & Grounding

• Use approved extension leads only
• Ensure proper grounding via the ground terminal
• Permanent building connections must be installed by a qualified electrician

11. Load Management

• Start high-load appliances individually
• Avoid sudden load changes
• Never exceed generator capacity

12. Load Management (Maintenance)

Routine maintenance includes:

• Oil change (initial and periodic)
• Air filter cleaning
• Spark plug inspection
• Fuel system inspection
• General cleaning

14. Troubleshooting

15. Storage & Transportation

• Drain fuel for long-term storage
• Store in a dry, ventilated location
• Run engine periodically during storage

16. Environmental Considerations

• Dispose of fuel, oil, and components according to local regulations
• Do not dispose of in household waste

17. Preparation

1. Fuel

Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise it may overflow when the fuel warms up and expands. After filling the fuel, make sure the fuel tank cap is tightened securely.

Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline

• When there is NO marking at the fuel tank filter, the nominal fuel volume is defined from the fuel surface to the tank opening 25.4 mm.
• When there is a marking at the fuel tank filter, the nominal fuel volume is defined when adding fuel to the marking.

18. Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Solution
Engine will not start	Engine switch is set to "off".	Set engine switch to "on".
	Fuel valve is turned to "closed".	Turn fuel valve to "open" position.
	Choke is open.	Close the choke.
	Engine is out of gas.	Add gas.
	Engine is filled with contaminated or old gas.	Change the gas in the engine.
	Spark plug is dirty.	Clean spark plug.
	Spark plug is broken.	Replace spark plug.
	Generator is not on level surface.	Move generator to a level surface to prevent low oil shutdown from triggering.
	Oil is low.	Add or replace oil.
Engine runs but there is no electrical output	Circuit reset button is off.	Wait for 2 minutes and push the circuit reset button to the "on" position.
	Bad connecting wires/cables.	If you are using an extension cord, try a different one.
	Bad electrical device connected to generator.	Try connecting a different device.
Generator runs but does not support all electrical devices connected.	Generator is overloaded.	Perform these steps: 1. Turn off all electrical devices. 2. Unplug all electrical devices. 3. Turn off generator. 4. Wait several minutes. 5. Restart generator. 6. Try connecting fewer electrical loads to the generator.
	Short in one of the connected devices.	Try disconnecting any faulty or short-circuited electrical loads.
	Air cleaner is dirty.	Clean or replace air cleaner.

19. Generator Operation

Generator operating environment requirements:

• Temperature: -5°C to 40°C
• Humidity: 95% or lower
• Altitude: 1000 m or lower. If the area is above 1000 m, the power should be lowered in operation.

Component Descriptions

1. Connection to the Household Power Supply

1. Engine Oil

2. Recoil Starter

To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. Do not allow the starter to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.

3. Fuel Valve

The fuel valve controls fuel flowing from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Be sure to return the lever to the "OFF" position after stopping the engine.

4. Choke Lever

The choke lever is used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. Slowly put the choke lever to the "OPEN" position after the engine is heated.

5. Ground Terminal

This ground terminal is specifically used to connect the generator's grounding wire.

20. Generator Grounding

To prevent electrical shock or misuse from faulty appliances, the generator should be grounded with an insulated lead.

AC Current

Before starting the generator, make sure that the total load appliance power (total resistance, capacitive, and inductive) does not exceed the rated power of the generator.

In general, capacitive and inductive loads — especially motor-driven devices — have a large starting current when starting. The following table is a reference for connecting to electric appliances:

4. DC Current

The DC terminals are used to provide power supply for DC lower power loads and to charge other batteries. The terminals are coloured red to identify the positive (+) terminal and black to identify the negative (–) terminal.

Load connection method: The load must be connected to DC terminals with the proper polarity — load positive to positive of DC terminal and load negative to negative of DC terminal.

21. Starting the Engine

1. Recoil Starter

1. Remove all loads from the output.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the "ON" position.
3. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the "OFF" position.
4. Turn the choke lever to the "CLOSE" position.

5. Turn the generator switch to the "ON" position.
6. Pull the starter grip until compression is felt, then pull briskly.
7. Turn the choke lever to the "OPEN" position after the engine is warm.
8. Don't use electrical apparatus before setting the circuit breaker to the "ON" position.

2. Electric Starting

1. Remove all loads from the output.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the "ON" position.
3. Turn the choke lever to the "CLOSE" position.

22. Maintenance

The engine must be properly maintained to ensure its operation is safe, economical, and trouble-free, as well as eco-friendly. In order to keep your gasoline engine in good working condition, it must be periodically serviced. The following maintenance schedule and routine inspection procedures must be carefully followed.

* These items should be replaced if replacement is needed. Items marked ** should be maintained and repaired by an authorised dealer, unless the owner has appropriate tools and is proficient with mechanical maintenance.

Engine Oil Change

Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure complete and rapid draining.

1. Remove the oil dipstick and drain plug to drain the oil.
2. Reinstall the drain plug, then tighten the plug securely.
3. Refill oil and check the oil level.

23. Spark Plug Service

Recommended spark plugs: F6RTC or other equivalents

1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Use the plug wrench to remove the spark plug.
3. Visually inspect the spark plug. If the insulator is cracked, replace with a new spark plug.
4. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by carefully bending the side electrode. The gap should be: 0.70–0.80 mm.
5. Check the spark plug washer for good condition.
6. Reinstall the spark plug, tighten it with the plug wrench, and ensure the washer is correctly seated. Reinstall the spark plug accurately.

24. Storage