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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 concerning 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 THE FUEL LINE...
SAFETY INFORMATION 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 UNIT CAPABILITIES TESTING POLICY GENERATOR CONNECTIONS 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are provided for Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it is fully checked for performance. The generator is loaded to its connection to various loads. The diagram below represents this 5,500 watt (rated output) generator.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Drain the used oil refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the freight Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil. quickly and compl claim. If you sign for the unit, the transfer of the ownership...
This optional 12 Volt DC valve is available The use of additives, such as STA-BIL, or an equivalent, will through your local WINCO dealer and can be used to shut minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits. If a unit has...
Natural Gas Fuel Pressure Table 7-11 in 7-11 in Unit Off Tank PSI 10-15 lbs 4-6 oz 4-6 oz 7-11 in 7-11 in Starting Tank PSI 10-15 lbs 4-6 oz 4-6 oz Remember that whichever fuel delivery system or type of vapor fuel used, the fuel pressure at the demand regulator installed on the engine generator must be between 4 and 6 oz (7-11 inches of water column).
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 recoil and electric start.
OIL ALERT SYSTEM This generator is equipped with a low oil shutdown system. The HONDA engine uses a float switch mounted inside the engine. If the oil level drops below a certain point, the low oil module on the engine will shut it down. This oil warning system will automatically stop the engine before the oil level reaches a critical danger point.
INITIAL START UP 6. When the engine starts, open the choke gradually. The throttle control on these generators is preset and 7. The engine should promptly come up to operating locked to operate at 3600 RPM (nominal) with no load speed.
6. When the engine starts, release the engine switch, allowing it to return to the ‘ON’ position. 7. Gradually move choke to the open position as the engine warms up. 8. The engine should promptly come up to operating speed. CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Never permit the choke to remain on after the engine has run for a short time.
STARTING HINTS COLD WEATHER The slight variation in speed also affects the frequency of the output current. This frequency variation has no A. Use the proper oil for the temperature expected. B. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline is appreciable effect in the operation of motors, lights, and blended to improve starting.
CONNECTING THE LOADS PERMANENTLY INSTALLED GENERATORS APPLYING THE LOADS 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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applicable codes. The electrician will move the critical circuits to be powered during the outage to the emergency 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.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for A. Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover and the engines. Winco recommends our 5W-30 fully synthetic remove cover. oil to give you excellent protection in cold temperatures B.
G. Clean the dirt from the inside of the air cleaner body and cover. Reinstall the air filter in housing making sure the packing is in place beneath the filter element. Tighten the wing nut securely. H. Install and secure the cover. SPARK PLUG Replace annually or every 300 hours of operation.
GENERATOR CARE TROUBLESHOOTING Proper care and maintenance of the generator is necessary Problem Possible Causes to ensure a long trouble-free life. Won’t start Low oil level Fouled spark plug EXERCISING THE GENERATOR 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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