Westinghouse iGen4500DFcv Inverter Generator
INTRODUCTION
This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for reading the operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
- Fresh clean unleaded gasoline (not included)
- Funnel (included)
- 4-stroke engine oil (included)
BEFORE STARTING
Add engine oil
a. Unlock and remove the engine service cover to access the oil dipstick.
b. Remove oil dipstick.
Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine until full.
Do not overfill. If oil level is too high, oil will drain out through the fill plug.
Add unleaded gasoline to gas tank
a. Unscrew gas cap on top of tank.
b. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. The gasoline level should NOT be higher than the red maximum fill ring.
Secure gas cap.
Hook up LPG tank
a. Connect included LPG hose to standard LPG tank and hand tighten.
b. Connect other end of LPG hose to generator and hand tighten.
c. Test connections with soapy water to make sure there are no leaks.
STARTING PROCEDURE
- Make sure the generator is OUTSIDE in a well ventilated dry area and FAR AWAY from any doors, windows, or vents.
- Check fuel and oil levels.
- Make sure nothing is plugged into power outlets.
- Make sure receptacle circuit breakers are properly set for operation, if equipped.
- Turn Eco Mode OFF.
- Choose fuel source:
a. If starting with Gasoline: Turn fuel selector switch to the gasoline position. Make sure the LPG hose is disconnected from the generator.
b. If starting with Propane: Turn fuel selector switch to the propane position. Make sure the LPG hose is connected to the generator. Open the propane valve.
- Place the engine switch in the RUN position.
- For cold starting, pull the choke lever to the on position.
- Pull recoil handle slowly until you feel resistance, then apply rapid pull up and away from generator.
- When the engine starts, gradually push the choke lever to the off position.
NOTE: When using LPG fuel, repeat steps 8 – 10 until the generator starts. - Plug in the electrical devices.
Maintenance Guide
INVERTER MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number | Running Watts | Peak Watts | Fuel Tank Size (L/G) | Rated Speed (RPM) | Ignition Type | Engine Disp (cc) | Oil Capacity (L) | THD |
| iGen4500DFcv | v 3700 gas/ 3330 LPG | 4500 gas/ 4050 LPG | 3.4 gal./12.8 L | 3600 | TCI | 224 | 10W30 | ≤ 3% |
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Following the maintenance schedule is important to keep the inverter in good operating condition. The following is a summary of maintenance items by periodic maintenance intervals. Refer to the Maintenance section in the Owners Manual to find out how to properly perform maintenance.
TABLE 1: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Item | Before Every Use | After First 25 Hours or First Month of Use | After 50 Hours of Use or Every 6 Months | After 100 Hour of Use or Every 6 Months | After 300 Hours of Use or Every Year |
Engine Oi | Check Level | Change1 | Change | – | – |
| Air Filter | – | – | Clean2 | – | Replace |
Spark Plug | – | – | – | Check/Clean | Replace |
| Spark Arrestor | – | – | – | Check/Clean | – |
Fuel Filter | – | – | – | Replace3 | – |
| Valve Clearance | – | – | – | Inspect/Adjust3 | – |
- Change oil every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures
- Clean more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
ENGINE OIL
Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE 2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL. Synthetic oil is an acceptable substitute for conventional oil.
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
Westinghouse Model Number | Torch | Bosch | NGK | Autolite |
iGen4500DFcv | F7RTC | WR5D | BPR7ES | 62 |
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Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES | |
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NEVER use inside a home or garage
Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and ventsFor customer support, scan the QR code.
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