Starting The Generator; Electric Start; Remote Start - Westinghouse WGen12000 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).
1. Make sure nothing is plugged into power outlets.
2. Verify the battery is properly installed and both
battery cables are attached (see Connecting the
Battery).
3. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 6 below).
Figure 6 - Breakers
240/120VMain Circuit Breaker Operating Position
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240/120V Main Circuit Breaker Tripped Position
2
120V Circuit Breaker Operating Position
3
120V Circuit Breaker Tripped Position
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4. Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON position (see
Figure 7 below).
Figure 7 - Fuel Shut Off - ON
5. Push the engine control switch into the RUN position
(see Figure 8).
Figure 8 - Engine Control Switch - RUN
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6. Push and hold the push button start for 1 second,
then release. If using remote start then hold down
START on the remote key fob until the generator
starts, then release (see Figure 9).
Figure 9 - Push Button Start/Remote Start
• The engine will automatically set the choke and
begin the start sequence.
• If the engine has started successfully the light
indicator on the engine start button will turn green.
• If the engine fails to start, the generator controls
will attempt to start the engine two more times for
a total of three attempts.
• If the third attempt fails, the light on the engine
start button will turn red.
• If the engine has failed to start after three attempts
the push button start can be pushed again to begin
the automatic start sequence.
• The engine control switch can be switched at any
time during the automatic start sequence to abort
the engine start attempt.
NOTE: If the cranking speed drops after each
unsuccessful attempt, then the battery may not
be adequately charged. You can use the charger
provided to charge the battery by plugging it into
the battery charging port on the control panel.
7. Plug in electric devices.
ON
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