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WL12000HE-03/A
WL12000HE-03/B
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WL12000HE-03/E
INSTALLATION & OPERATORS
MANUAL
COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE
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If you should ever need to contact us concerning this unit, it will
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  • Page 1 MANUAL COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. If you should ever need to contact us concerning this unit, it will help us to respond to your needs faster.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    UNPACKING “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this manual. LUBRICATION The warranty listed in the manual describes what you can OIL RECOMMENDATIONS expect from WINCO should you need service assistance in the future. OIL ALERT SYSTEM GASOLINE BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY CHARGING...
  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A. Operate only in well ventilated areas. This engine generator set has been designed and B. Never operate indoors including attached garages manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance. Poor C. Never operate the unit in such a way as to allow maintenance, improper or careless use can result in exhaust gases to seep back into closed rooms (i.e.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    WL12000HE-03/B full capacity, and the voltage, current, and frequency are WL12000HE-03/C carefully checked. WL12000HE-03/D WL12000HE-03/E Rated output of generator is based on engineering Surge Watts 12,000 tests of typical units, and is subject to, and limited by the Continuous Watts...
  • Page 5: Unit Capabilities

    UNIT CAPABILITIES damaged if it can bring the motor up to speed in a few GENERATOR CONNECTIONS seconds of time. If difficulty is experienced in starting motors, turn all other electrical loads off and if possible WL12000HE: 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are reduce the load on the electric motor.
  • Page 6: Preparing The Unit

    If any damage is noted, it is always easiest to OIL FILLER CAP Synthetic 5W-30 refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the OIL FILLER CAP OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK freight claim. If you sign for the unit, the transfer of the...
  • Page 7: Battery Installation

    The use of fuel additives, such as Sta-Bil, or an equivalent WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY will minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits. If a unit has been out of operation for an extended period of time, Lead acid batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas when it is best to drain old fuel from the engine and replace with charging.
  • Page 8: Initial Start Up

    INITIAL START UP The throttle control on these generators is preset and not operate the starter more than 5 seconds and INITIAL START UP the positive battery locked to operate at 3600 RPM (nominal) with no load wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter t.
  • Page 9 OPERATING SPEED CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE SPEED ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD ONLY BE MADE BY The engine-generator must be run at the correct speed A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECH. Whenever making any in order to produce the proper electrical voltage and frequency. speed adjustments, check the unit with a voltmeter and a frequency meter or a tachometer and be sure the voltage CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE and speed are correct.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Loads

    Do NOT operate indoors. The unit should be stored in a warm, dry location. Move the unit outdoors Your WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded to a flat, dry location for use. neutral. You can safely use this generator without external...
  • Page 11 2. If the generator set is connected to an existing distribution system, a fully isolated manual transfer switch must be installed. The transfer switch prevents damage to the generator and the other circuit components if main line power is restored while the generator is connected. Installing a transfer switch also permits the use of normal fusing.
  • Page 12: Yourgen

    YOURGEN The speed of the engine was carefully adjusted at the The WINCO YourGen meter allows you to see useful factory so that the generator produces the proper voltage information about your generator from the front panel and frequency. For normal usage, the speed setting should by displaying RPMs, Voltage, frequency, load, hours, and not be changed.
  • Page 13 It is good practice to monitor the YourGen Meter when Voltage 3.0V DC applying load. Battery Type CR2032 This will ensure the generator is balanced. Lifetime 10 Years The battery has a 10 year lifetime, in the event you need to change the battery, follow these instructions: The battery is located in the control box near potentially live Balanced...
  • Page 14: Engine Care

    Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for Never start or run the engine with the air filter removed. the engines. Winco recommends our 5W-30 fully synthetic Remove the paper filter element and foam filter element from oil to give you excellent protection in cold temperatures...
  • Page 15: Spark Plug

    B. Remove the wing nut. C. Remove the paper filter element and foam element from the air cleaner case. D. Remove the foam filter elements from the paper filter element. E. Inspect both filter elements and replace them if damaged. Always replace the paper filter element at the scheduled interval.
  • Page 16: Generator Care

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE GENERATOR CARE Proper care and maintenance of the generator is necessary Problem Possible Causes to ensure a long trouble free life. Won’t start Low oil level Fouled spark plug EXERCISING THE GENERATOR Out of fuel Start switch in OFF position The generator should be operated every three to four Fuel Valve turned off weeks.
  • Page 17: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM WL12000HE-03/A WL12000HE-03/C OPM-139/F...
  • Page 18: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM WL12000HE-03/B WL12000HE-03/D OPM-139/F...
  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM WL12000HE-03/E OPM-139/F...
  • Page 20: California Evaporative Emission Control

    WINCO written instructions and applicable codes. WINCO’s sole liability, and Purchaser’s sole remedy for a failure under this warranty, shall be limited to the repair of the product. At WINCO’s option, material found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service will be repaired or replaced.

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