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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.
Should you experience a problem please follow the W120PTOS-18 “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this manual. W145PTOS-4 The warranty listed in the manual describes what W145PTOS-17 you can expect from WINCO should you need service W150PTOS-3 assistance in the future. W165PTOS-18 INTRODUCTION TESTING POLICY...
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION This engine generator set has been designed and Keep the generator and surrounding area clean. manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance. Poor A. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that maintenance, improper or careless use can result in create potentially deadly hazards;...
The WINCO power take-off generators are designed primarily for farm use as a standby electrical power supply, utilizing the power take-off of a tractor or truck as the prime mover.
1. As you receive your unit, it is critical to check it for any damage. If any damage is noted, it is always easiest to refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the freight claim. If you sign for the unit, the transfer of the ownership requires that you file the freight claim 2.
FOUNDATION MOUNTING Mount the generator on a foundation if it is to be used as a WARNING: Personal Injury & Equipment Damage permanent or standby power source (see Figure 2). See TRAILER MAY TIP OVER AND CAUSE INJURIES IF “TRAILER MOUNTING” if generator will be used as a portable WHEELS ARE NOT SPACED FAR ENOUGH APART.
UNPACKING ship with disconnect plugs and must be hard wired to the main line circuit breaker. CAUTION: Equipment Damage DO NOT invert generator during unpacking. The Gearcase The bag contains an instruction sheet, 2 plug bodies, four ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS contains oil which will leak out if inverted during unpacking. contacts, a handle and the hardware to assembly the disconnect plug.
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WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK DURING THE NEXT STEP, THE LOAD DISCONNECT PLUG SHOULD NOT BE PLUGGED INTO ITS RECEPTACLE. ALSO, MAKE SURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT TO WHICH THE PLUG LEADS (CABLES) ARE BEING CONNECTED IS NOT ENERGIZED (LIVE). Strip the insulation off of the free end of each of the plug leads (cables) and connect them to the load transfer switch or directly to the load.
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TYPICAL CONNECTION METHODS FOR GENERATOR POWER SERVICE 60706-160/I...
OPERATION Before using the generator, read and understand the following information. Generator output current (amperage) is internally limited by three circuit breakers. If too much demand is placed on a generator output (if you try to drive too many motors with it, for example), one of the circuit breakers will trip, cutting off the output in order to protect the generator.
3. With engine idling, engage the power take-off drive. bar will chatter when rotating, which will cause the age to flicker. Drive shafts shipped new from Winco are al- generator output voltage to flicker. Drive shafts ways synchronized and tethered so they can not be taken 4.
GENERATOR PROCEDURES STARTUP 1. With the power take-off drive disengaged, start the engine, which will drive the generator. Run the engine long enough to warm it up before proceeding so that it will run smoothly and achieve full power under generator load.
the engine. NOTE: Do not over lubricate the universal joints. nect drive shaft (tumbling bar) power take-off end generator end. See Figure 8 for recommended lubrication schedule for the MAINTENANCE coupling shaft. TENANCE 1. Remove gearcase breather. Soak breather in cleaning Check the generator gear case oil level before each use of the CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE generator.
GENERATOR STORAGE Before storing the generator, apply a heavy coat of grease to the splined input shaft. Store the generator in a sheltered area, where it is protected against snow, rain, and excessive dust. 60706-160/I...
TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLES SYMPTOM CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION No output voltage 1. Circuit breaker open 1. Reset circuit breakers, replace if defective 2. Defective frequency meter 2. Check output with another meter, replace meter if defective. 3. Short circuit in the load 3.
GENERATOR CONNECTIONS 120/240V SINGLE PHASE GENERATOR GENERATOR CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 120/240 VOLT 120/240 VOLT SINGLE PHASE SINGLE PHASE 120/240V THREE PHASE GENERATOR GENERATOR CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 120/240 VOLT 120/240 VOLT THREE PHASE THREE PHASE 60706-160/I...
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120/208V THREE PHASE GENERATOR CONNECTIONS 120/208 VOLT GENERATOR THREE PHASE CONNECTIONS 120/208 VOLT THREE PHASE GENERATOR 277/480V CONNECTIONS THREE PHASE GENERATOR 277/480 VOLT CONNECTIONS THREE PHASE 277/480 VOLT THREE PHASE 60706-160/I Page 11 60706-160 REV 3 Page 11 3117-30 60706-160 REV 3...
LIMITED WARRANTY 36 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY WINCO, Inc., warrants for thirty-six months from date of shipment, that it will repair or replace at its option, for the original user, the whole or any part of the product found upon examination,...
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