Starting The Generator - Westinghouse WGen6000 User Manual

OPERATION

STARTING THE GENERATOR

Be sure to check oil levels before starting. If it is the first
time starting make sure to add oil (see Adding Engine Oil
page 24).
1. Make sure nothing is plugged into power outlets.
2. Verify the battery is installed and both battery
cables are attached to their corresponding polarity.
(See Installing the Battery on page 11)
3. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 8 below).
Figure 8 - Breakers
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240/120VMain Circuit Breaker Operating Position
2
240/120V Main Circuit Breaker Tripped Position
3
120V Circuit Breaker Operating Position
4
120V Circuit Breaker Tripped Position
4. Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON position (see
Figure 9 below).
Figure 9 - Fuel Shut Off - ON
5. For cold starting move the choke lever to the ON
position (see Figure 10 below). If warm starting move
choke to OFF position.
Figure 10 - Cold Start Choke Lever - ON
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OFF
6. Choose starting method:
a. Electric Start: 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 RUN position (see Figure 11 below).
Figure 11 - 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 START
position 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 RUN position. 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.
Figure 12 - Cold Start Choke Lever - OFF
7. After cold starting, as the engine starts and stabilizes,
gradually move the choke lever back to the OFF
position (see Figure 13 below).
Figure 13 - Cold Start Choke Lever - OFF
8. Plug in electric devices.
START
RUN
STOP
NOTICE
START
RUN
STOP