Westinghouse WGen12000DF User Manual page 22

OPERATION
STARTING THE GENERATOR ON PROPANE
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).
4. Turn gasoline fuel shut off valve to the OFF position
(see Figure 11 below).
Figure 11 - Fuel Shut Off - OFF
5. Connect propane hose to generator. Ensure the
propane hose is securely connected to the regulator/
compression valve (see Figure 12 below).
Figure 12 - Connect LPG Hose
6. Connect LPG hose to propane tank. Screw the open
ACME nut connection to your propane tank (see
Figure 10 below).
Figure 10 - Connect Propane Tank
7. Open valve on propane tank.
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8. Make sure fuel select switch is on Propane (see
Figure 11 below).
Figure 11 - Fuel Select - Gasoline
9. Push the engine control switch into the RUN position
(see Figure 9).
10. 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).
• 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.
11. Plug in electric devices.
PROPANE
GASOLINE