Westinghouse iGen2550DFc User Manual page 20

OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE: GASOLINE
See Figures 14 - 16.
l Verify that fuel is in the gas tank.
l Turn the fuel selector switch on the control panel to gas-
oline operation. Make sure the LPG hose is disconnected
from the generator.
l Pull the choke knob out completely to the CHOKE position.
l Place the RUN/STOP switch in the RUN position.
l Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you
feel increased resistance, then pull rapidly.
l After starting, allow the engine to run for several seconds
then move the choke to the fully OFF position.
STARTING THE ENGINE: PROPANE
DANGER
WAYS turn the propane tank valve to the fully closed
position if not running the generator on propane.
l Make sure the LPG/propane hose is correctly connected
to the generator and propane tank.
l Turn the fuel selector switch to propane operation.
l Fully open the valve on the propane tank.
l Press the relief valve three (3) times.
l Place the RUN/STOP switch in the RUN position.
l Pull the choke knob out completely to the CHOKE position.
l Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you
feel increased resistance and pull one time rapidly.
l Push the choke knob in and pull the recoil handle slowly
until you feel increased resistance and pull one time
rapidly. Repeat this process until the engine starts.
NOTE: If the unit fails to start, repeat steps.
l After starting, allow the engine to run for several seconds
then move the choke lever to the fully OFF position.
SWITCHING FUEL SOURCES
DANGER
NOT add gasoline to the fuel tank or connect the LPG/
propane hose to the generator while the generator is
in operation. The fuel source can be switched while
the engine is running if a propane tank is connected to
the generator BEFORE operation.
GASOLINE TO PROPANE
IMPORTANT: Load capacity is reduced when running
on propane. Make sure the generator can supply enough
(running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you are
powering before switching to propane.
l Fully open the valve on the propane tank.
l Turn the fuel selector switch to propane operation.
PROPANE TO GASOLINE
l Turn the fuel selector switch to gasoline operation.
l Turn the propane tank valve to the fully closed position.
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Fire and explosion hazard. AL-
Fire and explosion hazard. DO
FIG. 15
B
C
GASOLINE (GASOLINA, ESSENCE)
A - Vent knob
B - On
C - Off
D - Valve
FIG. 16
A
B
J
F
I
C
A - 120 Volt AC 20 amp receptacles
B - 120 Volt AC 30 amp receptacle
C - Parallel operation outlets
D - ECO mode switch
E - Reset button
F - 20 amp circuit breaker
G - USB ports
H - Panel lights on/off button
I - 30 amp circuit breaker
J - Ground terminal
K - Low oil LED
L - Overload LED
M - Output ready LED
N - Choke
O - Service generator LED
P - Automatic shutoff LED
Q - Propane hose connection
R - Engine switch
NOTE: When switching to propane operation the engine
may run rough for a few seconds while it purges gasoline
in the carburetor.
If the engine stops when switching fuel sources, disconnect
all loads then restart the unit on the fuel source of choice.
A
PROPANE (PROPANO, PROPANE)
D
R
E
H
D
G
O
K
L
M
N
Q
P