Stopping The Generator; Normal Operation; During An Emergency; Maintenance - Westinghouse WGen5300DFv User Manual

OPERATION
6. Switch fuel selector on control panel to Propane
(see Figure 16 below).
Figure 16 - Fuel Selector - Propane
7. Move the choke to the ON position (see Figure 11).
8. Make sure LPG hose is safely secured from
generator to propane (see Figure 17).
Figure 17 - Connect Propane Tank
9. Open valve on propane tank.
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).
11. After cold start: After engine starts gradually move
the choke lever back to the OFF position (see
Figure 14).
12. Plug in electronic devices.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE REMINDERS

The VFT meter on this unit has programmed maintenance reminders.
When the VFT meter shows:
This is to remind you to change the oil after the initial 25 hours of run time.
It is time to clean the air filter.
It is time change/clean the fuel filter, clean the air filter, and change the oil.

STOPPING THE GENERATOR

WARNING
Always turn off propane valve after
running generator on propane.

Normal Operation

During normal operation, use the following steps to stop
your generator:
1. Remove any connected loads from the control panel
receptacles.
2. Allow the generator to run at "no load" to reduce and
stabilize engine and alternator temperatures.
3. Position the engine control switch to
Figure 18).
Figure 18 - Stopping the generator
NOTE If you plan to store the generator after use,
stop the generator by turning the fuel shutoff
valve to the OFF position and allow the fuel to be
consumed from the carburetor.
4. If running off of propane then close the propane valve.
If running on gas turn the fuel shutoff valve to the OFF
position.

During an Emergency

If there is an emergency and the generator must be stopped
quickly, position the engine control switch to the
position immediately.
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