Westinghouse WH10000, User Manual

18 | Westinghouse Portable Power

ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK

WARNING

Never refuel the generator while the 

engine is running.

Always turn the engine off and allow

the generator to cool before refueling.

Required Gasoline

 – Only use gasoline that meets the 

following requirements:

• 

Unleaded gasoline only

• 

Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added

• 

Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher

Filling the Fuel Tank

 – Follow the steps below to fill the 

fuel tank:

1. 

Shut off the generator.

2.  Allow the generator to cool down so all surface 

areas of the muffler and engine are cool to the 

touch.

3. 

Move the generator to a flat surface.

4.  Clean area around the fuel cap.
5.  Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
6.  Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very 

careful not to overfill the tank. The gasoline level 

should NOT be higher than the filler neck (see 

Figure 6).

7. 

Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until 

you hear a click, indicating the cap is completely 

installed.

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged skin contact with 

gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of 

gasoline vapors.

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR, 

REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING 

ON PAGE 5.

Before attempting to start the generator,

verify the following:

• 

The engine is filled with engine oil. See 

Checking 

Engine Oil

 on page 22.

•  The generator is situated in a proper location 

(

Location Selection

 on page 15).

• 

The generator is on a dry surface (

Weather and Dry 

Surface

 on page 15).

• 

All loads are disconnected from the generator (

No 

Connected Loads

 on page 15).

• 

The generator is properly grounded the Generator 

(page 15).

DANGER

Never use the generator in a location 

that is wet or damp. Never expose the 

generator to rain, snow, water spray or  

standing water while in use. Protect 

the generator from all hazardous 

weather conditions. Moisture or ice  

can cause a short circuit or other 

malfunction in the electrical circuit.

Never operate the generator in an 

enclosed area. Engine exhaust 

contains carbon monoxide. Only 

operate the generator outside and 

away from windows, doors and vents.

NOTICE

The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown 

switch. If the oil level becomes low, the engine may 

shut down and not start until the oil is filled to the 

proper level. Poor oil quality may interfere with the 

operation of the low oil shutdown switch.

The owner of the generator is responsible to ensure 

the proper oil level is maintained during the operation 

of the generator. Failure to maintain the proper oil 

level can result in engine damage.

OPERATION 

Figure 6 - Maximum Gasoline Fill Level