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OPERATORS MANUAL COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. If you should ever need to contact us on this unit, it will help us to respond to your needs faster.
Should you experience a problem please follow the “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this manual. The warranty listed in the manual describes what you can expect from WINCO should you need service assistance in the future. 60706-236/E...
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, GENERATOR if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. Model HPS12000HE 1. ELECTRICAL SHOCK - HPS12000HE-03/A Surge Watts 12,000 The output voltage present in this equipment can cause...
B. Remove any rags or other materials that could create DO NOT install and operate this generator in a small a potential fire hazard. compartment., i.e. generator compartments of vehicles, C. Carefully clean up any gas or oil spills before starting motor homes or travel trailers.
Oil Level Check SEALING WAS GASOLINE refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the freight claim. If you sign for the unit, the transfer of the ownership Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level...
This optional 12 Volt DC valve is available through been out of operation for an extended period of time, it your local WINCO dealer and can be used to shut off during is best to drain old fuel from the engine and replace with normal periods of operation without having to shut off the fresh fuel before attempting to start.
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will starve 2. Run the engine until it runs out of fuel. regulator. 4. Reinstall the plastic insert in the regulator. other is for NG. Make sure the hose is attached to te CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE 5. Check to be sure the gasoline fuel valve is off. proper fitting.
INITIAL START UP 6. When the engine starts, release the key switch, allowing it to return to the “on” position. 7. Gradually push the choke to the open position as the The throttle control on these generators is preset and engine warms up.
STARTING HINTS result, the speed drops slightly. This slight decrease in speed, together with the voltage drop within the generator itself, results in a slightly lower voltage when the generator 1. COLD WEATHER is loaded to its full capacity than when running no load. A.
CONNECTING THE LOADS PERMANENTLY INSTALLED GENERATORS This WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded APPLYING THE LOADS neutral and overcurrent protection. NFPA 70 refers to this as a “separately derived system.” When connecting it to a building a transfer switch specifically designed for GFCI and Allow the engine to warm up for two or three minutes bonded neutral generators is required.
Refuel in a we Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have engine has be the tools and skills required. engine inside or sparks. To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when You may use u ENGINE CARE your generator for the amperage capabilities of your unit.
09/07/07 20:35:22 32Z6L600_009 C. Remove the oil filter and dispose of it properly. E. Inspect both filter elements and replace them if D. Before you install the new oil filter, clean the filter damaged. Always replace the paper filter element at OIL FILTER AIR CLEANER mounting base and coat the seal of the new oil filter...
GENERATOR CARE TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Proper care and maintenance of the generator is necessary Won’t start Low oil level to ensure a long trouble free life. Fouled spark plug Out of fuel EXERCISING THE GENERATOR Start switch in OFF position Fuel Valve turned off The generator should be operated every three to four Plugged fuel filter...
WINCO written instructions and applicable codes. WINCO’s sole liability, and Purchaser’s sole remedy for a failure under this warranty, shall be limited to the repair of the product. At WINCO’s option, material found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service will be repaired or replaced.
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