Manual Start; Stopping The Generator; Normal Operation; During An Emergency - Westinghouse WGen5300DF User Manual

OPERATION
MANUALLY STARTING THE GENERATOR
Be sure to check oil levels before starting. If it is the first
time starting make sure to add oil (see Adding Engine
Oil).
1. Move generator to a flat surface outside in a well
ventilated area.
2. Check oil levels.
3. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
4. Confirm battery is connected.
5. Confirm voltage switch is correct voltage for what
you are going to power. DO NOT SWITCH THE
VOLTAGE WHILE THE GENERATOR IS RUNNING.
6. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 8).
7. Select fuel source (see Step 7 on Electric Start).
8. Push the engine control switch into the
(see Figure 11).
9. Manually set the choke:
a. Cold Start: Close the choke by moving it right
towards the front handle of the generator.
Choke position for cold start.
b. Warm Start: Open the choke by moving it left
towards the wheels of the generator.
Choke position for warm start.
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6. Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until
you feel increased resistance. At this point, apply a
rapid pull while pulling up and slightly away from the
generator (see Figure 12).
7. Plug in electric devices.

STOPPING THE GENERATOR

Normal Operation

During normal operation, use the following steps to stop
your generator:
position
1. Remove any connected loads from the control panel
receptacles.
2. Allow the generator to run at "no load" to reduce and
stabilize engine and alternator temperatures.
3. Choose from options below to stop the generator
(see Figure 13):
• Position the engine control switch to
• Hold push button start until the generator stops
• Hold the STOP button on the remote start key
fob (Note: The generator will run for an additional
8 seconds as it goes through a cool down cycle
before shutting off.)
NOTE If you plan to store the generator after use,
stop the generator by turning the fuel shutoff
valve to the OFF position and allow the fuel to be
consumed from the carburetor.
4. If running off of propane then close the propane
valve. If running on gas turn the fuel shutoff valve to
the OFF position.

During an Emergency

If there is an emergency and the generator must be
stopped quickly, position the engine control switch to the
Figure 12 - Pull recoil
START
STOP
Figure 13 - Stopping the generator
position immediately.