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WL12000HE/K & L GENERATOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS MANUAL WINCO INC. 225 S. CORDOVA AVE. LE CENTER, MN 56057 507-357-6821 SERVICE DEPT. 507-357-6831 www.wincogen.com...
Should you experience a problem please follow the “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this manual. The warranty listed in the manual GENERATOR CONNECTIONS describes what you can expect from WINCO should you need service STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS assistance in the future.
GENERATOR avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Model WL12000HE/K & L CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not Surge Watts 12,000 avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may be used to alert...
UNIT CAPABILITIES C. Use extreme caution when working on electrical components. High output voltages from this equipment can cause serious GENERATOR CONNECTIONS injury or death. D. Installing a generator is not a “do-it-yourself” project. Consult a qualified, licensed electrician or contractor. The installation WL12000HE: 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are provided for must comply with all national, state, and local codes.
13°F ( 25°C). Other viscosities shown in the chart - - - let WINCO take care of the freight claim. If you sign for the unit, the may be used when the average temperature in your area is within transfer of the ownership requires that you file the freight claim the indicated range.
WARNING: FIRE DANGER sequence when disconnecting, disconnect the negative cable first. These engines produce enough direct current to keep the battery Gasoline and its fumes are VERY explosive when proper precautions charged under normal operating conditions, but were not intended to are not taken. be used as a battery charger. Never use gasoline that has been stored for an extended period of time as the fuel will lose its volatile properties and you will be left with WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY...
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attery charging circuit to cold weather operation. 1. Check oil level, refill as needed 2. Turn on the fuel supply. Ref “A” Lever pointing up is on, lever pointing down is off. 2. HOT WEATHER able for this generator. tructions and parts list. A.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT OVERLOAD LOAD vs. OUTPUT Keep the generator load within in the generator and receptacle Generator Speed Frequency Voltage nameplate rating. Overloading may cause damage to the generator Load (RPM) (Hz) and/or the loads. None 3690 61.5 125V Most electric tools and appliances will have the voltage and amperage Half 3600 60.0...
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new Honda above are n Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement. If your equi MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE basis, pleas 1. These engine-generator sets are designed for portable heavy duty ENGINE ch regarding f REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Change A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas, Drain the engine oil, and retighten the drain bolt securely. clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (see page ).
TROUBLESHOOTING CLEANING Problem Possible Causes Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush. DO NOT use high Won’t start Low oil level pressure spray to clean either the engine or the generator. The high Fouled spark plug pressure spray could contaminate the fuel system and the generator Out of fuel components.
WINCO written instructions. WINCO’s sole liability, and Purchaser’s sole remedy for a failure under this warranty, shall be limited to the repair of the product. At WINCO’s option, material found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service will be repaired or replaced.
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