Shutting Off Your Generator - Wen DF400iX Instruction Manual

CAUTION! Unplugging running devices can cause damage to the generator. Never stop the engine with elec-
trical devices connected and running.
OPTION 1A: AUTOMATIC FUEL SHUTOFF (RECOMMENDED – GASOLINE ONLY)
Your generator is equipped with automatic fuel shutoff. This feature turns off the flow of fuel, allowing for the gen-
erator to use up the remaining fuel from the carburetor before turning off. This prolongs the lifespan of the generator
by preventing build-up and blockages caused by stagnant fuel inside of a carburetor.
1. Turn off all electrical devices prior to unplugging them from
the generator. Unplugging running devices can cause damage to
the generator.
2. Allow generator to run at no load for a few minutes to stabilize
internal temperatures.
3. Turn the propane tank valve to the OFF position (if the propane
regulator hose is connected to the generator).
4. Turn the 2-in-1 dial switch to the OFF position (Fig. 27).
5. The engine will continue to run until the majority of the fuel in
the carburetor is consumed, which takes a few minutes. It will
then shut off automatically. This feature helps to prevent the car-
buretor from being clogged by stale fuel, extending your genera-
tor's lifespan.
6. Turn the engine switch to the OFF (0) position (Fig. 28).
OPTION 1B: AUTOMATIC FUEL SHUTOFF (RECOMMENDED – LPG ONLY)
Although LPG is not prone to degradation the way gasoline is, it is still a good idea to turn the LPG tank OFF before
disconnecting the regulator hose from the generator, so that LPG does not leak from the hose.
1. Turn off all electrical devices prior to unplugging them. Unplugging running devices can cause damage to genera-
tor.
2. Allow generator to run at no load for a few minutes to stabilize internal temperatures.
3. Turn the 2-in-1 dial switch to the OFF position (Fig. 27), if it is not in the OFF position already.
4. Turn propane tank valve to OFF position (if the propane regulator hose is connected to the generator). The engine
will continue to run until propane in the carburetor is consumed, which will be nearly immediately. It will then shut
down automatically.
NOTE: If there is gasoline in the fuel tank, and any gasoline has made it into the carburetor for some reason, the
generator may continue to run for a few minutes until the gasoline has been consumed.
5. Turn the engine switch to the OFF (0) position (Fig. 28).
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SHUTTING OFF THE GENERATOR
Fig. 27
Fig. 28