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INDUSTRIAL PORTABLE INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS MANUAL WL18000VE/N WINCO INC. 225 S. CORDOVA AVE. LE CENTER, MN 56057 507-357-6821 SERVICE DEPT. 507-357-6831 www/wincogen.com...
Should you experience a problem please follow the “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this WL18000VE/N MODEL manual. The warranty listed in the manual describes what you can expect from WINCO should you need SERIAL NUMBER_________________________ service assistance in the future. PURCHASE DATE_________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS...
SAFETY INFORMATION b. Keep fuel containers out of reach of children. c. Do not smoke or use open flame near the generator set or fuel tank. This engine generator set has been designed and d. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance. proper use. Fire extinguishers rated ABC by Poor maintenance, improper or careless use can NFPA are appropriate.
TESTING POLICY UNIT CAPABILITIES Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it GENERATOR CONNECTIONS is fully checked for performance. The generator is loaded to its full capacity, and the voltage, current WL180000VE: 10 volt and 40 volt receptacles are and frequency are carefully checked.
Self-exciting generators respond to severe overload- LUBRICATION ing differently than utility power. When overloaded, the engine is not able to supply enough power to Before starting the engine, fill the crankcase to the bring the electric motor up to operating speed. The proper level with a good quality oil. The recommend- generator responds with high initial starting current, ed grade of oil and quantity of oil required is listed in but the engine speed drops sharply.
BATTERY INSTALLATION * Below 40 F (4 C) the use of SAE30 will result in hard starting. ** Above 80 F (7 C) the use of 10W-30 may cause These engine generator sets are shipped with a bat- increased oil consumption. Check oil level more tery rack, and battery cables installed. A battery tie frequently.
. Turn on the fuel supply. Ref “A” OIL ALERT SYSTEM This WINCO Industrial generator is equipped stan- dard with low oil shutdown systems. The Briggs and Stratton engine uses an oil pressure switch system. This low oil warning system will automatically stop the engine before the oil level reaches a critical dan- ger point.
4. Rotate the key switch (Ref “C”) briefly to the Note: Running the engine to use up the fuel in the START position. The starter life is improved by lines and carburetor will still leave a small amount of using shorter starting cycles with time to cool off fuel in the carburetor.
CONNECTING THE LOADS LOAD VS. OUTPUT Generator Speed Frequency Voltage Load (RPM) (Hz) APPLYING THE LOADS None 3690 61.5 125V Allow the engine to warm up for two or three minutes Half 3600 60.0 120V before applying any load. This will allow the engine to Full 3510 58.5...
Emergency Transfer/Service (ET/S) system available through your WINCO dealer. WIRING The emergency distribution panel must be installed by a licensed electrician according to all applicable Plug your tools such as drills, saws, blowers, sump codes.
sengaged. Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine osition (Figure 4). speed. Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same position as the original parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage Operate the engine in the fast the unit, and may result in injury.
b. Remove the nut (Ref “D”) and the retainer. a. Bearing - The bearing used in these generators (Ref “E”) is a heavy duty double sealed ball bearing. c. Remove the air filter. (Ref “F”) They require no maintenance or lubrication. d. Remove the pre-cleaner (Ref “G”) from the air b. Receptacles - Quality receptacles have been filter. utilized. If a receptacle should become cracked e. To loosen debris, gently tap the air filter on a or otherwise damaged, replace it.
THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. To the extent permitted by law, any and all warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to 4 months from date of purchase. In no event is WINCO liable for incidental or consequential damages. Note: Some states do not allow limitation on the duration of implied warranty and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply in every instance. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state.
WINCO recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your genera- tor, but WINCO cannot deny warranty solely for lack of receipts. As the generator owner, you should be aware that WINCO may deny you warranty coverage if your genera- tor or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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