Westinghouse WGEN5300DFC, User Manual

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HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

Engine power is reduced the higher you operate above sea 

level. Output will be reduced approximately 3.5% for every 

1000 feet of increased altitude from sea level. 
High altitude adjustment is required for operation at 

altitudes over 2,000 ft. (762 m). Operation without this 

adjustment will cause decreased performance, increased 

fuel consumption, and increased emissions.

NOTICE

DO NOT

 operate the generator at altitudes below 2,000 

ft. (762 m) with the high altitude kit installed. Engine 

damage may occur.

Note: 

You must purchase both the Dual Fuel Regulator 

and Carburetor Kit for proper high altitude operation.

High Altitude Carburetor Kit: Part# 518965

High Altitude DF Regulator: Part# 518516

Only change the Voltage Selector Switch with the 

generator OFF. 

DO NOT 

switch the voltage while the 

generator is running or powering appliances.

FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH 

Position the fuel selector switch on the front control panel 

to the desired fuel choice. 
Turn the fuel selector switch fully upward for gasoline 

operation.
 

Turn the fuel selector switch fully downward for propane 

operation. 

BREAK-IN PERIOD

For proper break-in, 

DO NOT

  exceed  50%  of  the  rated 

running  watts  (2650  watts)  during  the  first  five  hours 

of operation.Vary the load occasionally to allow stator 

windings to heat and cool and help seat the piston rings. 

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

Verify that:

•  The generator is placed in a safe, appropriate location. 
• 

The generator is on a dry, flat, and level surface.

• 

The engine is filled with oil.

•  All loads are disconnected.

Fire and explosion hazard. 

DO NOT

 move or tip the 

generator during operation.

STARTING THE ENGINE: GASOLINE

1. 

Verify that fuel is in the gas tank. 

2. 

Turn the fuel selector switch on the control panel to 

gasoline operation. 

3. 

Turn the fuel tank valve to the ON position. 

ON

OFF

Note: 

If cold starting, move the choke lever to the ON 

position.  

4. 

Push the Run/Stop switch to the Run position. 

5. 

Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you 

feel increased resistance, then pull rapidly. 

6. 

After starting, allow the engine to run for several seconds 

then move the Choke lever to the fully OFF position. 

OPERATION