Multiquip MQ Power Whisperwatt 60 Hz Generator TLG-12SPX4 User Manual

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALRevision #1 (12/17/09)THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANYTHE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.WHISPERWATTTM SERIESMOD

PAGE 10 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe following safety guidelines should al

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 111TLG-12SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar w

PAGE 12 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBattery SafetyUse the following guideline

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 131TLG-12SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBackfeed to a utility system can causeelec

PAGE 14 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)Check with your local county or state safety towingregulations, in addition to

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 151Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding ApplicationTLG-12SPX4 — INSTALLATION

PAGE 16 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)Outdoor InstallationInstall the generator in a area that is free of debris,bys

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 171TLG-12SPX4 — GENERAL INFORMATIONTLG-12SPX4 Whisperwatt™ Series FamiliarizationG

PAGE 18 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — MAJOR COMPONENTSFigure 3. Major Components4elbaT. stnenopmoCrojaM

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 191Figure 4. Generator Control PanelTLG-12SPX4 — GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL

PAGE 2 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)Diesel engine exhaust and some of

PAGE 20 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — GENERATOR CONTROL PANELThe definitions below describe the control

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 211Output Terminal FamiliarizationThe “Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure 5) is pro

PAGE 22 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)120 VAC GFCI ReceptacleThis120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R) receptacl

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 231Figure 11. Connecting LoadsConnecting LoadsLoads can be connected to the gener

PAGE 24 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — LOAD APPLICATION/MAXIMUM AMPERAGESingle Phase LoadAlways be sure

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 251TLG-12SPX4 — SETUPFigure 12. Engine Oil DipstickWhen checking the engine oil, b

PAGE 26 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — SETUPRefueling Procedure:1. Level Tanks – Make sure fuel cells

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 271Coolant (Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/Water)KUBOTA recommends antifreeze/summer co

PAGE 28 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — SETUPWhen connecting battery do the following:1. NEVER connect th

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 291Start-up Procedure1. Place engine throttle lever (Figure 22) in the START/IDLEp

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 31NOTE PAGE

PAGE 30 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)Figure 27. Voltage Adjust Co

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 311Normal Shutdown ProcedureTo shutdown the generator use the following procedure:

PAGE 32 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — MAINTENANCEService DailyIf the engine is operating in very dusty

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 331TLG-12SPX4 — MAINTENANCEGenerator StorageFor longe term storage of the generato

PAGE 34 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — TRAILER MAINTENANCEHydraulic Surge BrakesHydraulic surge brakes (

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 351Tires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires and wheels are a very important and criticalcomponen

PAGE 36 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)NEVER use an pneumatic airgun to tighten wheel lug nuts.Figure 34. Wheel Lug

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 371TLG-12SPX4 — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 35. Generator Wiring Diagram

PAGE 38 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 36. Engine Wiring Diagram

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 391GNITOOHSELBUORTENIGNE.61ELBATMOTPMYS MELBORPELBISSOP NOITULOS.tratstonseodenign

PAGE 4 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecifications are subject tochange without notice.NOTEMQ POWE

PAGE 40 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09))DEUNITNOC(GNITOOHSELBUORTENIGNE.61ELBATMOTPMYS MELBORPELBISSOP NOITULOS.htoom

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 411Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance

PAGE 42 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMNWhen ordering a part that

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 431TLG - 12SPX4 — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTSPart number on this Suggested Spare Parts l

PAGE 44 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 451TLG - 12SPX4 — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARK

PAGE 46 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 471TLG - 12SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY

PAGE 48 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 491TLG - 12SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 51PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURESwww.mqpower.comOrdering parts has never been easier! Ch

PAGE 50 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 511TLG - 12SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO.

PAGE 52 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.TLG - 12SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 531ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS42 0016906025 HEX

PAGE 54 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 551TLG - 12SPX4 — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 0

PAGE 56 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 571TLG - 12SPX4 — MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 B

PAGE 58 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 591TLG - 12SPX4 — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARK

PAGE 6 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG-12SPX4 — SPECIFICATIONSsnoitacificepSrotareneG.1elbaTledoM4XPS21-GLTepyTrot

PAGE 60 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 611TLG - 12SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARK

PAGE 62 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)ENCLOSURE ASSY.TLG - 12SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 631ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS34 0021806016 MACHINE SCREW 4

PAGE 64 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 651TLG - 12SPX4 — RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY.

PAGE 66 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — NAME PLATE ASSY.NAME PLATE ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 671TLG - 12SPX4 — NAME PLATE ASSY.NAME PLATE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMA

PAGE 68 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TLG - 12SPX4 — NAME PLATE ASSY.NAME PLATE ASSY.

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 691TLG - 12SPX4 — NAME PLATE ASSY.NAME PLATE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMA

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 71TLG-12SPX4 — DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE AND FRONT)Figure 1. DimensionsSNOISNEMID.3ELB

PAGE 70 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTSPAYMENT TERMSTerms of payment for parts ar

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 711NOTE PAGE

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALYour Local Dealer is:HERE’S HOW TO GET HELPPLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIALNUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CAL

PAGE 8 — TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09)This Owner's Manual has beendeveloped to provide completeinstructions for

TLG-12SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/09) — PAGE 91TLG-12SPX4 — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSALWAYS place the engine ON/OFFswitch (M