Stopping The Generator; Normal Operation; During An Emergency; Maintenance - Westinghouse WGen6000 User Manual

OPERATION

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 STOP or if you
plan to store the generator after use, turn the fuel
shutoff valve to the OFF position and allow the fuel to
be consumed from the carburetor (see Figure 14).

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.

MAINTENANCE

BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE GENERATOR, REVIEW THE
SAFETY SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5, AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY MESSAGES.
Avoid accidentally starting the generator
during maintenance by removing the
spark plug boot from the spark plug.
For electric start generators, also
disconnect the battery cables from the
battery (disconnect the black negative
(-) cable first) and place the cables away
from the battery posts to avoid arcing.
Allow hot components to cool to
the touch prior to performing any
maintenance procedure.
WARNING
Figure 14 - Move engine switch to STOP
WARNING
Internal pressure can build in the engine
crankcase while the engine is running.
Removing the oil fill plug/ dipstick while
the engine is hot can cause extremely
hot oil to spray out of the crankcase and
can severely burn skin. Allow engine
oil to cool for several minutes before
removing the oil fill plug/dipstick.
Always perform maintenance in a well-
ventilated area. Gasoline fuel and fuel
vapors are extremely flammable and
can ignite under certain conditions.
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