Before Starting The Generator; Starting The Engine: Gasoline; Starting The Engine: Propane; Switching Fuel Sources - Westinghouse WGen5300DFv User Manual

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: GASOLINE

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

Fire and explosion hazard. ALWAYS turn the propane
tank valve to the fully closed position if not running the
generator on propane.
1. Make sure the LPG/propane hose is correctly connected
to the generator and propane tank.
2. Turn the fuel selector switch to propane operation.
3. Fully open the valve on the propane tank.
Note: If cold starting, move the choke lever to the ON
position.
4. Push the Run/Stop switch to the Run position.
5. Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you
feel increased resistance, then pull rapidly.
6. After starting, allow the engine to run for several seconds
then move the Choke lever to the fully OFF position.

SWITCHING FUEL SOURCES

Fire and explosion hazard. DO NOT add gasoline to
the fuel tank or connect the LPG/propane hose to the
generator while the generator is in operation.
The fuel source can be switched while the engine is
running if a propane tank is connected to the generator
BEFORE operation.
GASOLINE TO PROPANE
IMPORTANT: Load capacity is reduced when running
on propane. Make sure the generator can
supply enough (running) and surge (starting)
watts for the items you are powering before
switching to propane.
1. Fully open the valve on the propane tank.
2. Turn the fuel selector switch to propane operation.
3. Turn the fuel tank valve to the OFF position.
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