Break-In Period; Low Idle; Before Starting The Generator; Starting The Engine - Westinghouse WGen12000 User Manual

OPERATION

BREAK-IN PERIOD

For proper break-in, do not exceed 50% of the rated
running watts (6000 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.

LOW IDLE

Always start the generator with Low Idle switch OFF.
Allow the engine speed to stabilize before switching Low
Idle ON.
Frequency output of the generator is dependent on
engine speed. DO NOT use Low Idle when powering
sensitive electronics or large surge loads such as an
air conditioner, electric pump, refrigerator, or when
connected to a home transfer switch.
Low Idle minimizes fuel consumption, noise, and engine
wear by lowering the engine RPM to idle (2400 RPM) when
electrical loads have been turned off and automatically
returns to rated speed when loads are turned back on.
Turn Low Idle ON when powering intermittent, non-
electronic loads, such as power tools at a work site.

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

Verify that:
• The generator is placed in an 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

Fire and explosion hazard. DO NOT add gasoline to the
fuel tank while the generator is in operation.
During Push-Button or Remote Start the engine will
automatically set the choke and begin the start sequence.
If the engine fails to start, the generator will attempt to
start the engine two more times. The battery switch can be
turned off at any time during the automatic start sequence
to abort the engine start attempt.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
If the cranking speed drops after each unsuccessful
attempt, then the battery may not be adequately charged.
See BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1. Verify that fuel is in the gas tank.
2. Turn the fuel selector switch to gasoline operation.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
4. Push the battery switch to the ON position.
5. Choose the starting method:
a. Remote Start: Push and hold the START button on
the remote start key fob for one second.
b. Push-Button Start: Push and hold the engine
START/STOP button for two seconds.

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 and hold the START/STOP button for one second
or push STOP on the remote start key fob for one
second.
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 system. The engine
will stop when fuel in the carburetor and fuel line is
exhausted.
4. Push the battery switch to the OFF position.
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