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OPERATORS MANUAL COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. If you should ever need to contact us on this unit, it will help us to respond to your needs faster.
PREPARING THE UNIT “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this manual. UNPACKING The warranty listed in the manual describes what you can LUBRICATION expect from WINCO should you need service assistance in the future. OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FUEL CONSUMPTION GASOLINE INSTALLING LP/NG FUEL LINE...
SAFETY INFORMATION A. Do not refuel when the engine is running or hot. This engine generator set has been designed and B. Keep fuel containers out of reach of children. manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance. Poor C. Do not smoke or use open flame near the generator maintenance, improper or careless use can result in set or fuel tank.
INTRODUCTION TESTING POLICY Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it is fully checked for performance. The generator is loaded to its full capacity, and the voltage, current, and frequency are carefully checked. Rated output of generator is based on engineering tests of typical units, and is subject to, and limited by, the temperature, altitude, fuel, and other conditions specified by the manufacturer of applicable engines.
UNIT CAPABILITIES The heavy surge of current required for starting motors GENERATOR CONNECTIONS is required for only an instant. The generator will not be damaged if it can bring the motor up to speed in a few 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are provided for seconds of time.
If any damage is noted, it is always easiest to UPPER LIMIT refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the freight SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 is recommended for general use. Use a full claim. If you sign for the unit, the transfer of the ownership synthetic 5W-30 for starting/operating temperatures between 5°F...
INSTALLING LP/NG FUEL LINE DANGER: FIRE/PERSONAL INJURY The information in this manual is offered to assist you in Be careful when sealing gas joints. Excessive sealing providing the proper vapor fuel supply for your engine. This compound can be drawn into the solenoid, regulator, information is only provided to advise you of the engine’s or carburetor causing an engine malfunction or dan- requirements and the decisions you must make.
12 Volt fuel solenoid kit is installed. This optional 12 Volt DC valve is available through your local WINCO dealer and can be used to shut m the demand off during normal periods of operation without having to shut off the manual valve.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Allowing the engine to shutdown repeatedly on low oil level, may cause excessive wear which can be cumulative. STANDARD DOLLY KIT A 4-wheel dolly kit came with this generator. The dolly kit came with instructions and parts list. After installing the dolly kit, keep instructions and parts list for future reference.
BATTERY INSTALLATION This engine-generator set is shipped with a battery tie down kit for customer installation. This kit consists of a battery tie down and hardware for installation of the customer supplied battery to operate it. This engine-generator set is designed for electric start only, you will need to purchase and install a battery to operate it.
INITIAL START UP Repeat cycle if necessary. The throttle control on these generators is preset and 6. When the engine starts, release the key switch, locked to operate at 3600 RPM (nominal) with no load allowing it to return to the “on” position. speed set at 3690 RPM.
STARTING HINTS 1. COLD WEATHER of the output current. This frequency variation has no A. Use the proper oil for the temperature expected. appreciable effect in the operation of motors, lights, and B. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline is most appliances.
CONNECTING THE LOADS APPLYING THE LOADS PERMANENTLY INSTALLED GENERATORS This WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded Allow the engine to warm up for two or three minutes neutral and overcurrent protection. NFPA 70 refers to this before applying any load. This will allow the engine to as a “separately derived system.”...
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panel. Keep in mind only a limited amount of amperage is available from the generator set. Some circuit breakers may still have to be turned off to prevent an overload on the generator during the initial start up. See the nameplate on your generator for the amperage capabilities of your unit.
If necessary, add oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit mark schedule Clean and/or replace the foam pre-cleaner and the air filter the engines. Winco recommends our 5W-30 fully synthetic on the oil level dipstick. annually or every 100 hours. Service more often under oil to give you excellent protection in cold temperatures dusty conditions.
AIR CLEANER E. Inspect both filter elements and replace them if A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing damaged. Always replace the paper filter element at engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas, ghten the drain bolt securely.
GENERATOR CARE TROUBLESHOOTING Proper care and maintenance of the generator is necessary to ensure a long trouble free life. Problem Possible Causes Won’t start Low oil level EXERCISING THE GENERATOR Fouled spark plug Out of fuel Start switch in OFF position The generator should be operated every three to four Fuel Valve turned off weeks.
WINCO written instructions and applicable codes. WINCO’s sole liability, and Purchaser’s sole remedy for a failure under this warranty, shall be limited to the repair of the product. At WINCO’s option, material found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service will be repaired or replaced.
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