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OPERATION
BREAK-IN PERIOD
For proper break-in,
DO NOT
exceed 50% of the rated
running watts (4750 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 an 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
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.
4.
Push the battery switch to the ON position.
5.
Choose the starting method:
a. Remote Start:
Push and hold the START button on
the remote start key fob for one second.
b. Push-Button Start:
Push and hold the engine
START/STOP button for two seconds.
c. Recoil Start:
Manually close the choke if the engine
is cold. Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly
until you feel increased resistance, then pull rapidly.
d. Cold start:
Close the choke by moving it right
toward the front handle of the generator.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.
Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads.
IMPORTANT: NEVER
start or stop the generator with
electrical devices connected.
2.
Let the generator run with no load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of the engine.
3.
Push and hold the START/STOP button for one second
or push STOP on the remote start key fob for one
second.
Note:
Alternately, if the generator is used infrequently, turn
the fuel tank valve to the OFF position to limit the
residual fuel remaining in the carburetor float bowl.
The engine will stop when fuel in the carburetor and
fuel line is exhausted.
4.
Push the battery switch to the OFF position.
FREQUENCY OF USE
If the generator will be used on an infrequent or intermittent
basis (more than one month before next use), refer to
the Battery Maintenance and Storage sections of this
manual for information regarding battery charging and fuel
deterioration.
Summary of Contents for WGen9500c
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