Igen4500S Electric Starting; Igen4500S Manual Starting - Westinghouse iGen4500s Instruction Manual

iGen4500s Electric Starting

1. Turn the fuel control switch clockwise to the
ON position (see Figure 18).
Figure 18 – Fuel Control Switch in the
ON Position
2. Momentarily push the engine control switch
to the START position for at least one second
and then release it to the AUTO RUN position
whereupon the electric starter motor will
automatically engage and start the engine. The
engine will continue running whilst the switch is
in the AUTO RUN position (see Figure 19).
Figure 19 – Engine Control Switch in the
AUTO RUN Position
NOTICE
Failure to promptly release the engine control
switch to the AUTO RUN position will inhibit the
automatic starting sequence. Push the engine
control switch to the STOP position and then
repeat the starting procedure.
Never push the engine control switch to the
START position while the engine is running; this
will cause the generator to stop and may cause
damage to any connected electrical devices.
OPERA TION
NOTE: If the engine fails to start on the first
attempt, it will automatically retry a
second time without any operator
intervention. If the engine fails to start
after both attempts, push the engine
control switch to the STOP position and
then refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING
instructions.
NOTE: The electric start generator is equipped
with a battery charging feature. Once
the engine is running, a small charge is
supplied to the battery via the battery
cables that will slowly recharge the
battery.
NOTE: There is no need to alter this starting
procedure dependent upon the engine
temperature. The iGen4500s is equipped
with an automatic choke.
3. Connect electrical cords or devices into the
240-Volt AC, 12-Volt DC accessory or 5-Volt
DC USB outlets, or switch them on if already
connected, as required.

iGen4500s Manual Starting

NOTE: It is not possible to manually start the
generator if the battery is not connected
or completely discharged (flat). Ensure
that the battery is installed and connected
before attempting to manually start the
generator. Even though the battery may
not have sufficient charge to crank the
engine using the electric starter, it can
still have enough charge to operate the
automatic choke and permit manual
starting. If the battery is completely
discharged or flat, it will need to be either
re-charged or replaced with a charged unit
before the generator can be started.
1. Turn the fuel control switch clockwise to the ON
position (see Figure 18).
2. Push the engine control switch to the central
AUTO RUN position (see Figure 19).
3. Firmly grasp the recoil starter handle with your
hand and pull it slowly until you feel increased
resistance. At this point, pull it briskly up and
away from the generator (see Figure 16). Do not
allow the starter handle to snap back against the
engine, but instead return it gently to prevent
starter damage. Do not allow the starter cord to
rub against other parts of the generator.
4. Repeat Step 3 at approximately three-second
intervals until the engine starts running.
5. Connect electrical cords or devices into the 240-
Volt AC, 12-Volt DC accessory or 5-Volt DC USB
outlets, or switch them on if already connected,
as required.
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