Westinghouse WH7500v User Manual

Westinghouse WH7500v User Manual

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7500v
Portable Generator
6000 Running Watts | 7500 Peak Watts

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL 7500v Portable Generator 6000 Running Watts | 7500 Peak Watts...
  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater if no carburetor modification is made. A decrease in engine horsepower will de- crease the power output of the generator. HAVE QUESTIONS? Email us at service@wpowereq.com or call 1-855-944-3571 2 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 3: Product Registration

    IMPORTANT: KEEP YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT TO ENSURE TROUBLE-FREE WARRANTY COVERAGE. PRODUCT REGISTRATION To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important you register your Westinghouse generator. You can register your generator by either: 1. Filling in the product registration form below and mailing to:...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    WH7500v Exploded View ....28 WH7500v Engine View ..... . . 30 FEATURES .
  • Page 5: Safety

    NOTE: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition that should be followed in order for the generator to function in the manner intended. Westinghouse Portable Power | 5...
  • Page 6: General Safety Rules

    Never use the generator to power medical support engine misfires often. equipment. Always disconnect tools or Always remove any tools or other service equipment used appliances from the during maintenance from the generator before operating. generator before starting. 6 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 7: Safety Labels And Decals

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  • Page 8 SAFETY SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS 8 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    WHEEL KIT ACCESSORIES BOX Open the Wheel Kit Accessories box and verify the contents against the list right. If any parts are missing, please locate an authorized Westinghouse Generator dealer at service@wpowereq.com or call 1-855-944-3571. Westinghouse Portable Power | 9...
  • Page 10: Assembly

    4. Repeat previous steps on other wheel. 3. Install the mounting foot to the frame using M8 flange bolts. 1 - Mounting Feet 2 - Flange Bolts M8 Figure 1 - Assemble Mounting Feet to Frame 10 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    3. Locate negative (-) cable attached to alternator cable, remove tie and route to the negative (-) battery post. See figure 4 below for location of negative (-) cable. Figure 4 - (1) Negative Cable Westinghouse Portable Power | 11...
  • Page 12: Features

    Single Piece Handle: Includes rubber grip. Allows Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick: Must be removed to add you to easily push or pull unit with one hand. and check oil. Oil Drain Plug: Must be removed to drain engine oil 12 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 13 Spark Plug Boot (Wire): Must be removed when servicing the engine or the spark plug. Muffler and Spark Arrester: Avoid contact until engine is cooled down. Spark arrestor prevents sparks from exiting the muffler. It must be removed for servicing. Westinghouse Portable Power | 13...
  • Page 14: Control Panel Features

    20 amps on a single receptacle or a ground the generator. combination of both receptacles. 20-Amp Circuit Breakers: Each circuit breaker limits the current that can be delivered through the 120-volt duplex outlets to 20amps. 14 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 15: Operation

    Increased exhaust emissions can also result due to increased fuel mixture. Other issues include hard starting, increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling. Contact our service team 1-855-944-3571 for altitude part kits. High Altitude Carburetor Kit Part Number: 140545 Westinghouse Portable Power | 15...
  • Page 16: Powercord

    Using Extension Cords Westinghouse Portable Power assumes no responsibility for the content within this table. The use of this table is the responsibility of the user only. This table is intended for reference only. The results produced by using this table are not guaranteed to be correct or applicable in all situations as the type and construction of cords are highly variable.
  • Page 17: Transfer Switch Connections

    OPERATION TRANSFER SWITCH CONNECTIONS ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE FLUIDS AND FUEL The Westinghouse generator is wired with the neutral bonded to ground. If you are connecting your generator BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE to a panel board transfer switch, a licensed electrician...
  • Page 18: Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank

    Failure to maintain the proper oil CAUTION level can result in engine damage. Avoid prolonged skin contact with gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors. 18 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 19: Starting The Generator

    10. As the engine starts and stabilizes, gradually move the choke lever back to the OFF position (see Figure 12 below). Figure 9 - Choke Lever - ON Figure 12 - Choke Lever - OFF Westinghouse Portable Power | 19...
  • Page 20: Stopping The Generator

    Always perform maintenance in a well- Allow hot components to cool to ventilated area. Gasoline fuel and fuel the touch prior to performing any vapors are extremely flammable and maintenance procedure. can ignite under certain conditions. 20 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    Spark Plug Check/Clean Replace Spark Arrestor Check/Clean *Service more frequently if operating in dry and dusty conditions TABLE 2: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - AUTHORIZED WESTINGHOUSE SERVICE DEALER PERFORMED After First 20 After 50 Hours After 100 Hour After 300 Hours Before Every...
  • Page 22: Engine Oil Maintenance

    Stop frequently to check the level to avoid overfilling. 8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct level (see Figure 16). Figure 15 - Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick 22 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 23: Changing Engine Oil

    NEVER twist or tear the foam air filter element during cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm squeezing action. 6. Rinse in clean water by submerging the air filter elements in fresh water and applying a slow squeezing action Westinghouse Portable Power | 23...
  • Page 24: Spark Plug Maintenance

    Never apply any side load or move the spark plug laterally when Champion: N9YC removing the spark plug. Applying a side load or moving the spark Bosch: W7DC plug laterally may crack and damage the spark plug boot. Torch: F7TC 24 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 25: Testing Gfci Outlets

    0.0035 ± 0.0043 in 0.0043 ± 0.0051 in (0.09 ± 0.11 mm) (0.11 ± 0.13 mm) Bolt Torque 8-12N.m 8-12N.m 6. If an adjustment is required, hold the adjusting nut and loosen the jam nut. Westinghouse Portable Power | 25...
  • Page 26: Storage

    5. Press the reset button on the GFCI outlet (see page 25). 6. If trying 1-5 above does not solve 6. Take the generator to your nearest the problem, the cause might be the authorized service dealer. generator has a fault. 26 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 27 RPM. 4. If trying 1-3 above does not solve 4. Take the generator to your nearest the problem, the cause might be a authorized service dealer. fault in the generator Westinghouse Portable Power | 27...
  • Page 28: Exploded And Engine Views

    WH7500v EXPLODED VIEW 28 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 29 WH7500v EXPLODED VIEW PART NO. Part. Description 120507 Ground Strap 100597 Frame 120508 M8 Washer 100552 Damper 150505 Fuel Tank Cap 100553 Damper 150502 Fuel Valve 100551 M10 Nut 100547 Washer 180524 M8 Nut 100548 M6 Nut 100598 Fuel Hose...
  • Page 30: Wh7500V Engine View

    M8 Nut 180529 Valve Cover Bolt 180594 Charge Coil 180592 Flywheel Assy 140503 M6 Stud 170517 Starter 180502 Engine Cooling Fan 140504 Gasket 170504 Wire Clamp 180501 Starter Cup 170506 Wire Clamp 180500 Crankshaft Nut 30 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 31: Schematics

    WH7500v SCHEMATIC Westinghouse Portable Power | 31...
  • Page 32 Version 6.9.17KD 32 | Westinghouse Portable Power...

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