Fuel Switch; Break-In Period; Before Starting The Generator; Starting The Engine - Westinghouse iGen4500c User Manual

FUEL SWITCH

Turn the fuel switch fully to the right for gasoline operation.
Turn the fuel switch fully to the left to shut the fuel valve
OFF.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

For proper break-in, do not exceed 50% of the rated
running watts (1850 watts) during the first five hours of
operation.
Vary the load occasionally to allow stator windings to heat
and cool and help seat the piston rings.

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

Verify that:
• The generator is placed in an safe, appropriate location.
• The generator is on a dry, flat, and level surface.
• The engine is filled with oil.
• All loads are disconnected.
• The ECO switch is in the OFF position.
Fire and explosion hazard. DO NOT move or tip the
generator during operation.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Verify that fuel is in the gas tank.
2. Turn the fuel switch to the right (ON).
3. Push the battery switch to the ON position.
4. Choose the starting method:
a. Recoil Start: Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle
slowly until you feel increased resistance, then pull
rapidly.
b. Remote Start: Push and hold the ON button on the
remote start key fob for one second.
c. Push-Button Start: Push and hold the engine start
button for two seconds.
OPERATION
Note: The engine will automatically set the choke and
begin the start sequence. If the engine fails to start,
the generator will attempt to start the engine two
more times.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads.
Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices
plugged in or turned on.
2. Let the generator run with no load for several minutes
to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and
generator.
3. Push and hold the ON/OFF button for one second or
push OFF on the remote start key fob for one second.
4. Push the battery switch to the OFF position.
5. Turn the fuel switch left to the OFF position.

FREQUENCY OF USE

If the generator will be used on an infrequent or intermittent
basis (more than one month before next use), refer to
the Battery Maintenance and Storage sections of this
manual for information regarding battery charging and fuel
deterioration.

ECO MODE

Always start the generator with ECO MODE OFF. Allow
the engine speed to stabilize and the OUTPUT READY
LED to illuminate before switching ECO MODE ON.
Note: Do not use ECO MODE when in parallel operation
with another Westinghouse generator.
ECO MODE minimizes fuel consumption and noise by
adjusting the engine RPM to the minimum required for the
current load.
Turn ECO MODE ON when powering small appliances
with continuous loads such as a computer or electric light.
Turn ECO MODE OFF when powering large surge loads
such as an air conditioner or electric pump.
To turn on ECO MODE, verify that the OUTPUT READY
LED is illuminated green, then push the switch to the ON
position. If no load is present, the generator RPM will drop
to idle speed. The generator will detect loads as they are
applied and increase engine RPM.
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