Starting The Generator; Gasoline Start; Propane Start - Westinghouse WGen5300DFv User Manual

OPERATION
STARTING THE GENERATOR ON GAS
1. Move generator to a flat surface outside in a well
ventilated area.
2. Check oil levels.
3. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
4. Confirm there is gas in the tank.
5. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 8 below).
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Figure 8 - Breakers - (1) Operating Position
(2) Tripped Position
6. Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON position (see
Figure 9 below).
Figure 9 - Fuel Shut Off - ON
7. Move the fuel selector switch to Gasoline (see Figure
10).
Figure 10 - Fuel Selector - Gasoline
8. Move the choke lever to the ON position for cold
starting (see Figure 11 below). If warm starting leave
choke in OFF position. .
Figure 11 - Choke Lever - ON
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ON
OFF
9. Push the engine control switch into the
position (see Figure 12).
Figure 12 - Engine Control Switch - RUN
10. 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 13).
Figure 13 - Engine Recoil Handle - Pull
11. After cold start: After engine starts gradually move
the choke lever back to the OFF position (see Figure
14 below).
Figure 14 - Choke Lever - OFF
12. Plug in electronic devices.
STARTING THE GENERATOR ON PROPANE
1. Move generator to a flat surface outside in a well
ventilated area.
2. Check oil levels.
3. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
4. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 8).
5. Move the fuel shut off valve to the OFF position (see
Figure 15 below).
Figure 15 - Fuel Shut Off - OFF
RUN
ON
OFF