Fuel Selector Switch; Before Starting The Generator; Starting The Engine: Gasoline; Starting The Engine: Propane - Westinghouse iGen4500DFcv User Manual

OPERATION
Note: You must purchase both the Dual Fuel Regulator
and Carburetor Kit for proper high altitude operation.

FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH

Position the fuel selector switch on the front control panel
to the desired fuel choice.
Turn the fuel selector switch fully to the right for gasoline
operation.
Turn the fuel selector switch fully downward for propane
operation.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
For proper break-in, DO NOT exceed 50% of the rated
running watts (1850 watts) during the first five hours
of operation.Vary the load occasionally to allow stator
windings to heat and cool and help seat the piston rings.

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

Verify that:
• The generator is placed in a safe, appropriate location.
• The generator is on a dry, flat, and level surface.
• The engine is filled with oil.
• All loads are disconnected.
• The ECO Mode switch is in the OFF position.
Fire and explosion hazard. DO NOT move or tip the
generator during operation.
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STARTING THE ENGINE: GASOLINE

1. Verify that fuel is in the gas tank.
2. Turn the fuel selector switch on the control panel
to gasoline operation. Make sure the LPG hose is
disconnected from the generator.
3. Pull the choke knob out completely to the CHOKE
position.
4. Place the RUN/STOP switch in the RUN position.
5. Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you
feel increased resistance, then pull rapidly.
6. After starting, allow the engine to run for several seconds
then move the choke to the fully OFF position.

STARTING THE ENGINE: PROPANE

Fire and explosion hazard. ALWAYS turn the propane
tank valve to the fully closed position if not running the
generator on propane.
1. Make sure the LPG/propane hose is correctly connected
to the generator and propane tank.
2. Turn the fuel selector switch to propane operation.
3. Fully open the valve on the propane tank.
4. Pull the choke knob out completely to the CHOKE
position.
5. Place the RUN/STOP switch in the RUN position.
6. Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you
feel increased resistance, then pull rapidly.
7. After starting, allow the engine to run for several seconds
then move the choke lever to the fully OFF position.
Note: If the unit fails to start, repeat steps 4 through 7.