Storage; Troubleshooting - Westinghouse 5300 Running Watts User Manual

MAINTENANCE
STORING GENERATOR
WARNING
Never store a generator with fuel in the tank
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area where the
fumes can come in contact with an ignition source
such as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water heater,
clothes dryer or any other gas appliance; or 2)
spark from an electric appliance.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad, causing gum,
varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel lines, fuel passages and the
engine. This corrosive buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing
an engine from starting after a prolonged storage period.
Proper care should be taken to prepare the generator for
any storage.
1. Make sure the Engine Switch is switched to
generator does not draw power from battery.
2. Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning the
Generator.
3. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the generator, the owner or service technician must first read the owner's
manual and understand and follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in conditions that can
lead to voiding of the EPA certification or product warranty, serious personal injury, property damage or even death.
PROBLEM
Engine is running, but no
electrical output
26 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC
4. With the fuel shut off valve open, start the engine
5. Close the fuel shut off valve.
6. Drain the remaining gas in the carburetor float bowl
7. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil).
8. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance)
9. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance).
so the
10. Move the generator to a clean, dry place for storage.
WARNING
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Circuit breakers are tripped.
2. The power cord's plug connector is not
fully engaged in the generator's outlet.
3. Faulty or defective power cord
4. Faulty or defective electrical appliance
5. If trying 1-5 above does not solve the
problem, the cause might be the generator
has a fault.
and allow the generator to run until all the remaining
gasoline in the fuel lines and carburetor is consumed
and the engine shuts off.
outlined in Draining Carburetor Float Bowl.
and place about 1 tablespoon of oil in the spark plug
opening. While placing a clean rag over the spark
plug opening, slowly pull there coil handle to allow the
engine to turn over several times. This will distribute
the oil and protect the cylinder wall from corroding
during storage.
SOLUTION
1. Reset the circuit breakers and check
for overload condition.
2. Verify plug connector is firmly engaged
in the generator's outlet. If using the
240V outlet, make sure plug connector
is rotated 1/4 turn in the clockwise
direction.
3. Replace power cord.
4. Try connecting a known good
appliance to verify the generator is
producing electrical power.
5. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.