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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 “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this manual. START UP The warranty listed in the manual describes what you can SHUTDOWN expect from WINCO should you need service assistance in MAINTENANCE the future. GENERAL PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CLEANING &...
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 maintenance, improper or careless use can result in A. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that create potentially deadly hazards;...
If any damage is noted, it is always easiest to by the manufacturer of applicable engines. refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the freight claim. If you sign for the unit, the transfer of the The WINCO power take-off generators are designed...
INSTALLATION Note: PTO mounting holes are .75”. WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY & EQUIPMENT DAMAGE FOUNDATION MOUNTING Trailer may tip over and cause injuries if wheels are not spaced far enough apart. Mount the generator on a foundation if it is to be used as a permanent or standby power source.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION: RECOMMENDED CONTACTS Only qualified electricians should install electric wiring. VOLTAGE WIRE INCLUDED Wiring must conform to all applicable national, state, 120/240 1-PH 1/0 & 1/0 to #1 and local codes. (Reference: National Fire Protection Association Manual No. 70, National Electrical Code.) DANGER: PERSONAL INJURY If the generator is to be used as a standby power source, a special disconnect switch must be installed to separate the...
TYPICAL CONNECTION METHODS FOR GENERATOR POWER SERVICE IMPORTANT: When making standby service hook up, make sure load to be transferred to standby generator will not exceed generator rating. TYPICAL HOOK UP FOR TYPICAL HOOK UP FOR SUPPLYING ALL CIRCUITS SUPPLYING ONLY ESSENTIAL CIRCUITS WITH EMERGENCY POWER WITH EMERGENCY POWER To Power Line Master Switch...
OPERATION OUTPUT POWER AVAILABLE AND LOAD DETERMINATION 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. generator output voltage to flicker. Drive shafts shipped age to flicker. Drive shafts shipped new from Winco are al- new from WINCO are always synchronized and tethered ways synchronized and tethered so they can not be taken 4.
GENERATOR PROCEDURES START UP 1. Set the manual transfer to mid or normal (up) position. 2. 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.
Fine metal dust in the oil does not indicate trouble, The splined generator input shaft should be cleaned and chips do. Dismantle the gear case and look for dam lubricated with a thin film of grease before and after each use gears if you find metal chips in the oil.
CLEANING & INSPECTION Use a vacuum cleaner or dry low pressure compressed air (regulated at 25-35 PSI) to clean the generator periodically. WARNING: Do NOT clean the generator while it is running. Proceed as follows: 1. Remove control box cover. Vacuum or blow dust or debris from the control box.
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 3. Short circuit in the load defective.
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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