Spark Arrestor Service; Fuel Filter; Battery Maintenance; Battery Replacement - Westinghouse WGen7500DF User Manual

MAINTENANCE

SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE

Allow the muffler to cool completely before servicing the
spark arrestor. Check and clean the spark arrestor after
every 100 hours of use or six months. Failure to clean the
spark arrestor will result in degraded engine performance.
1. Place the generator on a level surface.
2. Remove the cover screws and the muffler cover. Use a
screw driver to remove the spark arrestor.
3. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush. The spark arrestor
must be free of breaks and tears. Replace the spark
arrestor if damaged.
4. Reinstall the spark arrestor and muffler cover.

FUEL FILTER

Replace the fuel filter after 100 hours of use.
Note: Have an appropriate gasoline container and rags
ready to catch residual fuel in the filter and fuel line.
1. Allow the generator to cool completely.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
3. Note the orientation of the fuel filter. Using pliers, remove
the fuel line clamps and remove the fuel filter.
4. Install the new fuel filter in the reverse order of removal.
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BATTERY MAINTENANCE

The battery shipped with the generator has been fully
charged. A battery may lose some charge when not in use
for prolonged periods of time.
Note: Once started, the generator will charge the battery
after 30–60 minutes of use.
The included trickle charger can remain connected and
will maintain the battery for an indefinite period of time. A
red light on the charger indicates charging in progress. A
green light indicates charging complete. Charge in a dry
location.
1. Plug the charger into the battery charging port on the
control panel.
2. Plug the wall receptacle end of the battery charger into
a 120 Volt AC wall outlet.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Burn hazard. The battery contains sulfuric acid
(electrolyte) which is highly corrosive and poisonous.
Wear protective clothing and eye protection when
working near the battery. Keep children away from the
battery.
Battery posts, terminals contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
1. Loosen and remove the bolt on the battery hold-down
plate and swing the plate out.
2. Disconnect the quick-connect plugs and remove the
battery from the unit.
3. Disconnect the quick-disconnect cable leads from the
battery.
4. On the replacement battery, connect the white (-) quick-
connect cable to the battery negative terminal. Slide the
rubber boot over the connection hardware.
5. Connect the red (+) quick-connect cable to the battery
positive terminal. Slide the rubber boot over the
connection hardware.
6. Install the battery into the generator. Reinstall the battery
hold-down plate and tighten the bolt.
7. Connect the quick-connect plug.