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HPS12000HE
GENERATOR
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATORS
MANUAL
WINCO INC. 225 S. CORDOVA AVE. LE CENTER, MN 56057 507-357-6821
SERVICE DEPT. 507-357-6831
www.wincogen.com

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  • Page 1 HPS12000HE GENERATOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS MANUAL WINCO INC. 225 S. CORDOVA AVE. LE CENTER, MN 56057 507-357-6821 SERVICE DEPT. 507-357-6831 www.wincogen.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE the generator. No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. If you should ever need to contact us concerning this unit, it will help us USING THIS MANUAL to respond to your needs faster.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not GENERATOR avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. Model HPS12000HE 1. ELECTRICAL SHOCK - Surge Watts 12,000 Continuous Watts 10,800...
  • Page 4: Testing Policy

    They can cause severe burns instantly. F. The use of the engine-generator set must comply with all national, state, and local codes. HPS12000HE: 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are provided for connection to various loads. The diagram below represents this 10,800 TESTING POLICY watt (rated output) generator.
  • Page 5: Preparing The Unit

    SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 is recommended for general use. Use a full let WINCO take care of the freight claim. If you sign for the unit, the synthetic 5W-30 for starting/operating temperatures between 5°F transfer of the ownership requires that you file the freight claim ( 15°C) and...
  • Page 6: Lp/Ng Fuel

    If a unit has been out of operation through your local WINCO dealer and can be used to shut off during for an extended period of time, it is best to drain old fuel from the normal periods of operation without having to shut off the manual valve.
  • Page 7: Lp Tank Sizing

    ne to the ply line to the e to the ent regions . Consult fferent regions CHANG LP VAPOR NATURAL GAS nt regions mplete com- des. Consult CHANGI line to the Consult complete com- These en plete com- These eng rent regions on three e demand...
  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    on the top of the demand regulator. One is for LP and one is for Natural Gas. Make sure the GASOLINE TO LP/NG This engine-generator set is shipped with a battery tie down kit for picture below. customer installation. This kit consists of a battery tie down and 7.
  • Page 9: Standard Dolly Kit

    THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE KNOB Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle control THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE KNOB STANDARD DOLLY KIT 4. Turn the engine switch to the “on” position. rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. Refer to the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer. Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle control STOPPING THE ENGINE rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here.
  • Page 10: Starting Hints

    not operate the starter more than 5 seconds and from the fuel tank, it must be drained into an wait at least 10 seconds before operating the approved container. starter again, Repeat cycle if necessary. Start the engine and allow it to run until all 6.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Loads

    This is a GFCI circuit and is designed for 240 Volt output only. It has no neutral connection. If you attempt to draw 120 Volt from Your WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded neutral. You can this receptacle, the GFCI breaker will trip.
  • Page 12: Engine Care

    Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching. This engine is - Injury from moving parts. pump octane Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so. or higher). Refuel in a we Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have engine has be ENGINE CARE connected.
  • Page 13: Dual Element Air Filter

    OIL FILTER Remove the wing nut from the paper filter element. Remove the paper filter element and foam filter element from the air cleaner case. FILTER MOUNTING BASE OIL FILTER SOCKET A. Unsnap the air cleaner cover latches and remove the cover. Clean the filter mounting base, and coat the seal of the new oil Remove the foam filter element from the paper filter element.
  • Page 14: Generator Care

    GENERATOR CARE TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Proper care and maintenance of the generator is necessary to ensure a Won’t start Low oil level long trouble free life. Fouled spark plug Out of fuel EXERCISING THE GENERATOR Start switch in OFF position Fuel Valve turned off Plugged fuel filter The generator should be operated every three to four weeks.
  • Page 15: California Evaporative Emission Control

    MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE The evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission related parts on your equipment are defective, the parts will be repaired or replaced by WINCO. 60706-236 REV C...
  • Page 16: 12 Month Limited Warranty

    To the extent permitted by law, any and all warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to 12 months or 1000 hours which ever occurs first, from date of purchase. In no event is WINCO liable for incidental or consequential damages.

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