Starting The Engine: Propane; Switching Fuel Sources; Stopping The Engine; Frequency Of Use - Westinghouse WGen12000DF Service Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE: PROPANE

Fire and explosion hazard. Always turn the propane
tank valve to the fully closed position if not operating the
generator on propane.
1. Make sure the LPG/propane hose is correctly connected
to the generator and propane tank.
2. Turn the fuel selector switch to propane operation.
3. Fully open the valve on the propane tank.
4. Push the battery switch to the ON position.
5. Choose the starting method:
a. Remote Start: Push and hold the START button on
the remote start key fob for one second.
b. Push-Button Start: Push and hold the engine
START/STOP button for two seconds.

SWITCHING FUEL SOURCES

Fire and explosion hazard. DO NOT add gasoline to
the fuel tank or connect the LPG/propane hose to the
generator while the generator is in operation.
The fuel source can be switched while the engine is
running if a propane tank is connected to the generator
BEFORE operation.
Note: Switching fuel sources while over 50% load capacity
may cause the engine to stop. If the engine stops
when switching fuel sources, disconnect all loads
then restart the unit on the fuel source of choice.
GASOLINE TO PROPANE
IMPORTANT: Load capacity is reduced when running
on propane. Make sure the generator can
supply enough (running) and surge (starting)
watts for the items you are powering before
switching to propane.
1. Fully open the valve on the propane tank.
2. Turn the fuel selector switch to propane operation.
3. Turn the fuel tank valve to the OFF position.
PROPANE TO GASOLINE
1. Turn the fuel tank valve to the ON position.
2. Turn the fuel selector switch to gasoline operation.
3. Turn the propane tank valve to the fully closed position.
OPERATION
Note: When switching to propane operation the engine
may run rough for a few seconds while it purges
gasoline in the carburetor.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads.
IMPORTANT: Never start or stop the generator with
electrical devices connected.
2. Let the generator run with no load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of the engine.
3. Push and hold the START/STOP button for one second
or push STOP on the remote start key fob for one
second.
Note: Alternately, if the generator is used infrequently, turn
the fuel tank valve to the OFF position to limit the
residual fuel remaining in the system. The engine
will stop when fuel in the carburetor and fuel line is
exhausted.
4. Push the battery switch to the OFF position.
5. If operating on propane, turn the propane tank valve to
the fully closed 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.

AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS

The circuit breakers will automatically switch OFF if there
is a short circuit or a significant overload of the generator
at each receptacle.
If an AC circuit breaker switches OFF automatically,
check that the appliance is working correctly and it does
not exceed the rated load capacity of the circuit before
resetting the AC circuit breaker ON.
The main circuit breaker controls total output of all outlets to
protect the generator from overload or short circuit.
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