Cleaning The Generator; Cleaning Spark Arrestor; Storage - Westinghouse WGen12000 User Manual

MAINTENANCE
8. Connect the black negative (-) battery cable to the
battery second.
9. Install the battery hold-down plate using the nuts
removed in step 2.
10. Install the spark plug wire onto spark plug.
See below for the battery specification
when replacing the battery.
Model
Westinghouse Part No.
After Market Battery Model
Volts
Amp Hr
Dimensions

CLEANING THE GENERATOR

It is important to inspect and clean the generator before
every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports – Make sure
all engine air inlet and outlet ports are clean of any dirt
and debris to ensure the engine does not run hot.
Clean All Engine Cooling Fins – Use a damp rag and
a brush to loosen and remove all dirt on or around the
engine's cooling fins.
Clean All Alternator Cooling Air Inlets and Exhaust
Ports – Make sure the cooling air inlets and exhaust
ports of the alternator are free of any debris and
obstructions. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and
debris stuck in the cooling air inlets and exhaust ports.
General Cleaning of the Generator – Use a damp rag to
clean all remaining surfaces.

CLEANING SPARK ARRESTOR

Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100 hours
of use or 6 months.
1. Generator must be cold to perform this maintenance.
2. Remove the 4 bolts that secure the end of the muffler
cover.
3. Once the cover is removed, locate the screw on the
tip of the muffler and remove. Pull the spark arrestor
off the muffler.
4. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear (rips,
tears or large openings in the screen), replace the
spark arrestor screen. NOTE: Only use Westinghouse
spark arrestors as replacements.
WGen12000
100639
YT51913-22
12V
21
7 1/8in by 3in x 6 9/16in
5. If screen is not torn then clean using a wire brush,
commercial solvent, or compressed air. Remove any
dirt and debris that may have collected on the spark
arrestor screen.
6. Install the spark arrestor back into the muffler. Make
sure to fully push it in so that it is tight on the tip of
the muffler.
7. Replace the muffler cover and tighten all 4 screws.
STORING GENERATOR
WARNING
Never store a generator with fuel in the tank
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area where the
fumes can come in contact with an ignition source
such as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water heater,
clothes dryer or any other gas appliance; or 2)
spark from an electric appliance.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad, causing gum,
varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel lines, fuel passages and the
engine. This corrosive buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing
an engine from starting after a prolonged storage period.
Proper care should be taken to prepare the generator for
any storage.
1. Make sure the Engine Switch is switched to OFF so
the generator does not draw power from battery.
2. Clean the generator.
3. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
4. With the fuel shut off valve open, start the engine
and allow the generator to run until all the remaining
gasoline in the fuel lines and carburetor is consumed
and the engine shuts off.
5. Close the fuel shut off valve.
6. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil).
7. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance)
and place about 1 tablespoon of oil in the spark
plug opening. While placing a clean rag over the
spark plug opening, slowly pull there coil handle to
allow the engine to turn over several times. This will
distribute the oil and protect the cylinder wall from
corroding during storage.
8. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance).
9. Move the generator to a clean, dry place for storage.
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