Break-In Period; Before Starting The Generator; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Westinghouse WGen3600cv User Manual

OPERATION

BREAK-IN PERIOD

For proper break-in, DO NOT exceed 50% of the rated
running watts (1800 watts) during the first five hours of
operation.
Vary the load occasionally to allow stator windings to heat
and cool and help seat the piston rings.

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

Verify that:
• The generator is placed in a safe, appropriate location.
• The generator is on a dry, flat, and level surface.
• The engine is filled with oil.
• All loads are disconnected.
Fire and explosion hazard. DO NOT move or tip the
generator during operation.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Verify that fuel is in the gas tank.
2. Turn the fuel tank valve to the ON position.
Note: If cold starting, move the choke lever to the ON
position.
3. Push the Run/Stop switch to the Run position.
4. Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you
feel increased resistance, then pull rapidly.
5. After starting, allow the engine to run for several seconds
then move the Choke lever to the fully OFF position.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads.
IMPORTANT: NEVER start or stop the generator with
electrical devices connected.
2. Let the generator run with no load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of the engine.
3. Push the Battery switch to the OFF position.
Note: Alternately, if the generator is used infrequently, turn
the fuel tank valve to the OFF position to limit the
residual fuel remaining in the carburetor float bowl.
The engine will stop when fuel in the carburetor and
fuel line is exhausted.
4. If operating on propane, turn the propane tank valve to
the fully closed position.

FREQUENCY OF USE

If the generator will be used on an infrequent or intermittent
basis (more than one month before next use), refer to the
Storage section of this manual for information regarding
fuel deterioration.

AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS

The circuit breakers will automatically switch OFF if there
is a short circuit or a significant overload of the generator
at each receptacle.
If an AC circuit breaker switches OFF automatically,
check that the appliance is working correctly and it does
not exceed the rated load capacity of the circuit before
resetting the AC circuit breaker ON.