Starting The Generator; Manually Starting The Generator - Westinghouse WGen3600 User Manual

OPERATION

MANUALLY STARTING THE GENERATOR

1. Check oil levels (see Adding Engine Oil page 20)
2. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 7 below).
Figure 7 - Breakers
240/120VMain Circuit Breaker Operating Position
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240/120V Main Circuit Breaker Tripped Position
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120V Circuit Breaker Operating Position
3
120V Circuit Breaker Tripped Position
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3. Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON position (see
Figure 8 below).
Figure 8 - Fuel Shut Off - ON
4. Move the choke lever to the "ON" position (see
Figure 9 below).
Figure 9 - Choke Lever - ON
ON
OFF
5. Push the engine control switch into the RUN
position (see Figure 10 below).
Figure 10 - Engine Control Switch - RUN
6. 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 (see Figure 11).
Figure 11 - Engine Recoil Handle - PULL
7. As the engine starts and stabilizes, gradually move
the choke lever back to the OFF position (see
Figure 12 below).
Figure 12 - Choke Lever - OFF
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