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Contact our service team to order altitude kits. FOR YOUR RECORDS: Date of Purchase: Generator Model Number: Purchased from Store/Dealer: Generator Serial Number: HAVE QUESTIONS? Email us at service@wpowereq.com or call 1-855-944-3571 2 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
IMPORTANT: KEEP YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT TO ENSURE TROUBLE-FREE WARRANTY COVERAGE. PRODUCT REGISTRATION To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important you register your Westinghouse generator. You can register your generator by either: 1. Filling in the product registration form below and mailing to:...
NOTE: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition that should be followed in order for the generator to function in the manner intended. Read Manufacturer’s Instructions Read Safety Messages Before Proceeding Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 5...
Never use the generator to power medical support equipment. engine misfires often. Always disconnect tools or Always remove any tools or other service equipment used during appliances from the generator maintenance from the generator before operating. before starting. 6 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
WHEEL KIT ACCESSORIES BOX Open the Wheel Kit Accessories box and verify the contents against the list right. If any parts are missing, please locate an authorized Westinghouse Generator dealer at service@wpowereq.com or call 1-855-944-3571. Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 9...
Tip the generator onto the side. 3. Install the mounting foot (5) to the frame using M8 flange bolts (2). Figure 2 - Assemble Mounting Feet to Frame 10 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
(+) battery post. Make sure boot is over battery post. Negative (Black) Positive (Red) Figure 4 - Installing Battery Leads 2. Clip the battery quick connects ends together to connect battery. Figure 5 -Connect Battery Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 11...
Single Piece Handle: Includes rubber grip. Allows you to easily push or pull unit with one hand. Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick: Must be removed to add and check oil. Oil Drain Bolt: Must be removed to drain engine oil. 12 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
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CARB Canister: Required for models sold into and used in California. Muffler and Spark Arrester: Avoid contact until engine is cooled down. Spark arrestor prevents sparks from exiting the muffler. It must be removed for servicing. Alternator Cover: Gain access to alternator wiring. Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 13...
120 Volt duplex outlets to 20amps. Voltage Selector Switch: Select 120 Volts or 240 Volts. WARNING: Generator must be turned off before switching voltage output. 14 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
Other issues include hard starting, increased fuel • Block air intake system consumption and spark plug fouling. Contact our service team 1-855-944-3571 for altitude part kits. High Altitude Carburetor Kit Part Number: 518965 Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 15...
Using Extension Cords Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC assumes no responsibility for the content within this table. The use of this table is the responsibility of the user only. This table is intended for reference only. The results produced by using this table are not guaranteed to be correct or applicable in all situations as the type and construction of cords are highly variable.
Before starting the generator, always check the level of: • Engine oil The Westinghouse generator is wired with the neutral • Gasoline in the fuel tank bonded to ground. If you are connecting your generator to a panel board transfer switch, a licensed electrician...
3-phase loads to the generator. DO NOT connect 50Hz gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of loads to the generator. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a gasoline vapors. few minutes before adding load. 18 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
3,700 W, whichever is the lesser. BREAKING IN THE ENGINE In order to break in the engine properly, run the generator with no load for the first hour. Then after 25 hours of normal operation change the oil. Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 19...
This is to remind you to change the oil after the initial 25 hours of run time. It is time to clean the air filter. It is time change/clean the fuel filter, clean the air filter, and change the oil. 20 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
Use or Every Year Check Level Change Change Engine Oil Check/Clean Cooling Features Check Clean* Replace Air Filter Check/Clean Replace Spark Plug Check/Clean Spark Arrestor *Service more frequently if operating in dry and dusty conditions Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 21...
MAINTENANCE TABLE 2: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - AUTHORIZED WESTINGHOUSE SERVICE DEALER PERFORMED After First 25 After 50 Hours After 100 Hour After 300 Hours Before Every of Use or Every of Use or Every of Use or Every Hours or First...
5. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick (see Figure 20 below). 8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct level. 9. Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick. Figure 20 - Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 23...
Always be environmentally responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility. 24 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
(0.09 ± 0.11 mm) (0.11 ± 0.13 mm) the cooling air inlets and exhaust ports. 8-12N.m 8-12N.m Bolt Torque General Cleaning of the Generator – Use a damp rag to clean all remaining surfaces. 26 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
5. If trying 1-5 above does not solve the 5. Take the generator to your nearest problem, the cause might be the generator authorized service dealer. has a fault. Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 27...
RPM. 3. If trying 1-3 above does not solve 3. Take the generator to your nearest the problem, the cause might be a authorized service dealer. fault in the generator 28 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC...
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