Westinghouse iGen5000DFcv User Manual page 20

OPERATION
DANGER
NOT move or tip the generator during operation.
STARTING THE GENERATOR: GASOLINE
See Figures 16 - 17.
DANGER
NOT move or tip the generator during operation.
l Place the generator in a safe, appropriate location.
l Unplug all loads.
l Be sure the ECO mode switch is in the OFF position.
l Check oil and fuel levels. If needed, add fuel or oil as
described earlier.
l Turn the fuel selector switch on the control panel to gas-
oline operation. (See Figure 14).
l Place the run/stop switch in the on position.
l Manually close the choke if the engine is cold.
l Firmly grasp and slowly pull the recoil handle until you feel
increased resistance. At this point, rapidly pull the recoil
handle away from the generator until the engine starts.
NOTE: Gently return the recoil handle into place after
starting the unit. Do not let it snap back against the unit.
During initial starting, additional pulls may be required to
prime the fuel pump.
l When the OUTPUT READY LED illuminates, you can
safely connect loads to the control panel receptacles.
NOTE: Verify that all devices are turned off before con-
necting them to the generator.
NOTE: Make sure that the wattage requirements for
all connected devices are in line with your generator's
capabilities.
l Connect and start the largest device or appliance.
l Allow the generator output to stabilize. Once stable, the
engine should run smoothly, and the device should function
properly.
l Connect and start the next largest device or appliance.
l Allow the generator output to stabilize.
l Repeat this process for each additional load.
STARTING THE GENERATOR: PROPANE
DANGER
ways turn the propane tank valve to the fully closed
position if not running the generator on propane.
l Place the generator in a safe, appropriate location.
l Unplug all loads.
l Be sure the ECO mode switch is in the OFF position.
l Check oil level. If needed, add oil as described earlier.
l Make sure the LPG/propane hose is correctly connected
to the generator and propane tank.
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Fire and explosion hazard. DO
Fire and explosion hazard. DO
Fire and explosion hazard. Al-
FIG. 16
C
A - Fuel selector switch
B - Gasoline
C - Propane
D - Recoil handle
l Turn the fuel selector switch to propane operation. (See
Figure 14.)
l Fully open the valve on the propane tank.
l Place the run/stop switch in the on position.
l Manually close the choke if the engine is cold.
l Firmly grasp and slowly pull the recoil handle until you feel
increased resistance. At this point, rapidly pull the recoil
handle away from the generator until the engine starts.
NOTE: Gently return the recoil handle into place after
starting the unit. Do not let it snap back against the unit.
During initial starting, additional pulls may be required to
prime the fuel pump.
l When the OUTPUT READY LED illuminates, you can
safely connect loads to the control panel receptacles.
NOTE: Verify that all devices are turned off before con-
necting them to the generator.
NOTE: Make sure that the wattage requirements for
all connected devices are in line with your generator's
capabilities.
l Connect and start the largest device or appliance.
D
B
A