Electric Start; Manual Start; Stopping The Generator; Normal Operation - Westinghouse WGen5300s User Manual

OPERATION
8. Choose starting method:
a. Electric Start: Push and hold the engine control
switch in the position until the engine starts.
Once the engine starts, release the engine control
switch; the switch will automatically move into the
position (see Figure 12 below).
Figure 12 - Engine Control Switch - START
Failure to release the engine control switch once the engine
starts could result in damage to the generator.
Never push the engine control switch to the
while the engine is running' this could damage the
generator.
Note: If the engine fails to start after 5
seconds, release the engine control switch.
Let the generator sit idle for 15 seconds and
then repeat step 8. If the cranking speed
drops after each unsuccessful attempt, then
the battery may not be adequately charged.
Manually start the generator by following
steps below:
b. Manual Start: Make sure the engine control
switch is in the
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.
Figure 13 - Cold Start Choke Lever - OFF

MAINTENANCE

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position
position. Firmly grasp and

MAINTENANCE REMINDERS

The VFT meter on this unit has programmed maintenance reminders.
When the VFT meter shows:
This is to remind you to change the oil after the initial 25 hours of run time.
It is time to clean the air filter.
It is time change/clean the fuel filter, clean the air filter, and change the oil.
9. After cold starting, as the engine starts and stabilizes,
gradually move the choke lever back to the OFF
position (see Figure 14 below).
Figure 14 - Cold Start Choke Lever - OFF
10. Plug in electric devices.

STOPPING THE GENERATOR

Normal Operation

During normal operation, use the following steps to stop
your generator:
1. Remove any connected loads from the control panel
receptacles.
2. Allow the generator to run at "no load" to reduce and
stabilize engine and alternator temperatures.
3. Position the engine control switch to
Figure 15 - Stopping the generator
NOTE If you plan to store the generator after use,
stop the generator by turning the fuel shutoff
valve to the OFF position and allow the fuel to be
consumed from the carburetor.
4. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

During an Emergency

If there is an emergency and the generator must be
stopped quickly, position the engine control switch to the
STOP position immediately.
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