Igen4500 Electric Starting; Igen4500 Manual Starting; Eco Throttle Control - Westinghouse iGen2200 Instruction Manual

iGen4500 Electric Starting

1. Turn the fuel and choke control switch clockwise
to the CHOKE position if starting a cold engine
(see Figure 18). To re-start a warm engine, turn
the knob to the ON position.
Figure 18 – Fuel and Choke Control Switch
in the CHOKE Position
2. Push and hold the engine control switch in the
START position until the engine starts. Once the
engine starts, release the engine control switch;
the switch will automatically move into the
central RUN position (see Figure 19).
Figure 19 – Engine Control Switch in the
RUN Position
NOTICE
Failure to release the engine control switch once the
engine starts can result in damage to the generator.
Never push the engine control switch to the START
position while the engine is running; this can
damage the generator.
OPERA TION
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds,
release the engine control switch. Let the
generator rest for 15 seconds and then
repeat Step 2. If the cranking speed drops
after each unsuccessful attempt, the
battery may not be adequately charged;
manually start the generator as instructed
on page below.
NOTE: The electric start generator is equipped
with a battery charging feature. Once
the engine is running, a small charge is
supplied to the battery via the battery
cables that will slowly recharge the
battery.
3. As the engine starts running and warms up, turn
the fuel and choke control switch anti-clockwise
to the ON position.
4. Connect electrical cords or devices into the
240-Volt AC, 12-Volt DC accessory or 5-Volt DC
USB outlets, as required.

iGen4500 Manual Starting

1. Turn the fuel and choke control switch clockwise
to the CHOKE position if starting a cold engine
(see Figure 18). To re-start a warm engine, turn
the knob to the ON position.
2. Push the engine control switch to the central
RUN position (see Figure 19).
3. Firmly grasp the recoil starter handle with your
hand and pull it slowly until you feel increased
resistance. At this point, pull it briskly up and
away from the generator (see Figure 16). Do not
allow the starter handle to snap back against the
engine, but instead return it gently to prevent
starter damage. Do not allow the starter cord to
rub against other parts of the generator.
4. As the engine starts running and warms up, turn
the fuel and choke control switch anti-clockwise
to the ON position.
5. Connect electrical cords or devices into the
240- Volt AC, 12-Volt DC accessory or 5-Volt DC
USB outlets, as required.

ECO THROTTLE CONTROL

The generator is equipped with ECO Throttle Control
to minimise fuel consumption. In ECO mode, the
generator senses the electrical load demand and
adjusts the engine speed and power output to
match it; if there is no electrical load connected,
the engine speed drops down to idle. ECO mode
should only be used once the generator has reached
normal operating temperature after running for at
least five minutes. When starting large inductive
loads such as an air conditioner or pump, ECO
mode should be switched off so that the engine
speed will be kept higher for maximum electrical
starting power availability.
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