Wen DF8000X Instruction Manual page 21

STARTING THE GENERATOR
1. To use gasoline, turn the fuel valve (Fig. 10 - 1) to the ON posi-
tion. To use LPG, make sure all of the LPG connectors and hoses
are well connected and sealed. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF posi-
tion, then open the LPG tank valve.
2a. Turn the fuel selector switch on the panel to the appropriate
fuel (gasoline or LPG).
2b. If using LPG, prime the engine. To do this, move the choke
lever (Fig. 11 - 1) to the CLOSED position, then gently pull the
recoil starter (Fig. 11 - 2) 1 - 3 times.
3a. If using gasoline, turn the choke lever (Fig. 11 - 1) to the
CLOSED position.
3b. If using LPG, turn the choke lever (Fig. 11 - 1) to the OPEN
position.
Option A: Electric Start
4. Push the engine switch (Fig. 12) to the START position and
hold for 2-3 seconds until the engine starts, then release.
NOTE: The battery is shipped partially charged, in order to
maximize its service life, and may not have enough charge
to start the engine during the first use of the generator. If you
have trouble starting the generator the first time using electric
start, use the pull start option and allow the generator to run
for a few hours to charge the battery.
Option B: Pull Start
4a. Push the engine switch (Fig. 12) to the ON position.
4b. Place one hand on the generator to hold it in place, and
pull on the recoil starter handle (Fig. 11 - 2) slowly until a
slight resistance is felt. Then pull quickly to start the engine.
Return cord gently into the machine. Never allow the cord to
snap back.
NOTE: If engine fails to start, repeat step 3.
5. Once the engine starts, turn the choke lever to OPEN.
6. Allow the generator to run for several minutes before attempt-
ing to connect any electrical devices. This allows the generator to
stabilize its speed and temperature.
NOTE: If you have repeated failed attempts to start the engine,
please consult the troubleshooting guide. If problems persist,
please call please call 1-847-429-9263 M-F 8-5 CST.
STARTING YOUR GENERATOR
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ENGINE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
The procedure below should be followed when
you receive your generator in order to prolong
the engine's service life. This procedure helps
to seat the piston rings properly in the cylinder,
and will reduce overall wear on the engine.
For the first 8 hours of operation, vary the load,
but keep it at or below 50% of the generator's
rated wattage, if possible. If your generator is
equipped with an Eco-mode switch (only ap-
plicable for certain inverter generators), engage
Eco-mode periodically during the first 8 hours.
After the first 8 hours, change the oil, then
change it again after the first 25 hours. You may
run the generator at full load after the 8-hour
oil change. Refer to the Recommended Main-
tenance Schedule in Table 4 for the full mainte-
nance schedule.
Fig. 10
1
Fig. 11
2
Fig. 12
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