Westinghouse iGen2550c 1800 Watt Portable Inverter Generator
WARNING: 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.
- c. Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine until full.
- d. 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.
- c. Secure gas cap
DANGER
- Using a generator indoors
- CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
- Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
- This is a poison vou cannot see or smell.
Westinghouse-iGen2550c-1800-Watt-Portable-Inverter-FIG-3
STARTING PROCEDURE
- Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator and ensure the ECO mode switch is in the OFF position
- Turn the fuel cap vent knob to the ON position
- Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the CHOKE position
- Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel increased resistance. At this point, apply a rapid pull while pulling out from the inverter
- After the engine starts turn the engine/fuel control switch to the RUN
position - Connect loads to the control panel receptacles
positionSHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
- Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator
- Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the OFF
position - Turn the vent knob on the fuel cap to the OFF position
positionNOTE: This unit has a GASOLINE OFF setting that can be used before storing the unit for long periods of time.
Refer to the user manual for details.
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) | Oil Type | THD |
| iGen2550c | 1800 | 2550 | 4.2/1.11 | 5000 | TCI | 79 | 0.35 | 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 Oil | 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
- Recommended service by authorized Westinghouse dealer
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 |
Torch |
Bosch |
NGK |
Autolite |
| iGen2550c | E6RTC | WR7BC | BPR6HS | 284 |
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