Starting The Generator - Westinghouse WH7500v User Manual

OPERATION

STARTING THE GENERATOR

1. Move generator to a flat surface outside in a well
ventilated area.
2. Check oil levels (see Adding Engine Oil page 22).
3. Verify the battery is installed and both battery
cables are attached to their corresponding polarity.
(See Installing the Battery on page 11)
4. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
5. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 7 below).
Figure 7 - Breakers - (1) Operating Position
(2) Tripped Position
6. Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON position (see
Figure 8 below).
Figure 8 - Fuel Shut Off - ON
7. Move the choke lever to the ON position (see
Figure 9 below).
Figure 9 - Choke Lever - ON
1 2
ON
OFF
8. Electric Start: Push and hold the engine control
switch in the START position until the engine starts.
Once the engine starts, release the engine control
switch; the switch will automatically move into the
RUN position (see Figure 10 below).
Figure 10 - Engine Control Switch - START
NOTICE
Failure to release the engine control switch once the engine starts
could result in damage to the generator.
Never push the engine control switch to the START position while
the engine is running' this could damage the generator.
Note: If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds,
release the engine control switch. Let the generator
sit idle for 15 seconds and then repeat step 8. If
the cranking speed drops after each unsuccessful
attempt, then the battery may not be adequately
charged. Manually start the generator in step 9.
9. Manual Start: Make sure the engine control switch
is in the RUN position. Firmly grasp and pull
the recoil handle slowly until you feel increased
resistance. At this point, apply a rapid pull while
pulling up and slightly away from the generator (see
Figure 11).
START
RUN
STOP
Figure 11 - Engine Control Switch - RUN
Recoil Handle - PULL
10. As the engine starts and stabilizes, gradually move
the choke lever back to the OFF position (see
Figure 12 below).
Figure 12 - Choke Lever - OFF
START
RUN
STOP
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