Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv 5300 Watt Dual-Fuel Portable Generator
BEFORE STARTING
- Install feet to frame.
- Tip the generator onto the muffler side.
- Install the mounting feet to the frame using M8 flange bolts.
- Install whee
- Install the axle pin, wheel and washer through the axle bracket on the frame
- Install the hairpin cotter through the axle pin to lock it in place.
- Add engine
- Remove oil fill plug/dipstick.
- Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine until full.
- Replace oil fill plug/dipstick.
- Add unleaded gasoline to gas tank
- Unscrew gas cap on top of tank and insert a clean funnel into the tank.
- Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. The gasoline level should NOT be higher than the filler neck.
STARTING PROCEDURE
- Make sure the generator is OUTSIDE in a well ventilated dry area and FAR AWAY from any doors, windows, or vents.
- Check oil and fuel levels.
- Make sure nothing is plugged into power outlets.
- Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set to operating.
- Choose fuel source:
- If starting with Gasoline: Turn fuel selector switch to the gasoline position. Move the fuel valve to the ON position.
- If starting with Propane: Turn fuel selector switch to the propane position. Open propane tank valve.
- Switch the engine switch to RUN
- Move the choke lever to the ON position. If the engine is warm turn the lever to the OFF position.
- Manual Start: Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel increased resistance. At this point, apply a rapid pull while pulling up and slightly away from the generator.
- After the engine starts gradually move the choke lever back to the OFF position.
- Plug in electronic devices.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Following the maintenance schedule is important to keep the generator 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.
|
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 Valve Maintenance
| – | – | – | Clean
| – |
| 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.
PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) POISONING
- Use outdoors far from occupied buildings and the exhaust pointed away from personnel and buildings.
- Point exhaust away all homes and occupied spaces
- Install CO alarms in your home.
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