Westinghouse WH10000, User Manual

26 | Westinghouse Portable Power

WARNING

Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the generator, the owner or service technician must first read the owner’s 

manual and understand and follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in conditions that 

can lead to voiding of the EPA certification or product warranty, serious personal injury, property damage or even death.

TROUBLESHOOTING 

PROBLEM

POTENTIAL CAUSE

SOLUTION

Engine is running, but no 

electrical output

1. Circuit breakers are tripped.

1. Reset the circuit breakers and check 

for overload condition.

2. The power cord’s plug connector is not 

fully engaged in the generator’s outlet.

2. Verify plug connector is firmly engaged 

in the generator’s outlet. If using the 

240V outlet, make sure plug connector 

is rotated 1/4 turn in the clockwise 

direction.

3. Faulty or defective power cord

3. Replace power cord.

4. Faulty or defective electrical appliance 4. Try connecting a known good 

appliance to verify the generator is 

producing electrical power.

5. GFCI outlet is tripped

5. Press the reset button on the GFCI 

outlet (see page 25).

6. If trying 1-5 above does not solve 

the problem, the cause might be the 

generator has a fault.

6. Take the generator to your nearest 

authorized service dealer.

STORING GENERATOR

WARNING

Never store a generator with fuel in the 

tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated 

area where the fumes can come in 

contact with an ignition source such 

as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water 

heater, clothes dryer or any other gas 

appliance; or 2) spark from an electric 

appliance.

NOTICE

Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad, causing gum, 

varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel lines, fuel passages and the 

engine. This corrosive buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing 

an engine from starting after a prolonged storage period.

Proper care should be taken to prepare the generator 

for any storage.

1. 

Make sure the Engine Switch is switched to 

STOP

. 

2. 

Disconnect the battery. 

3. 

Clean the generator as outlined in 

Cleaning the 

Generator

.

STORAGE 

4. 

Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as 

possible.

5.  With the fuel shut off valve open, start the engine 

and allow the generator to run until all the remaining 

gasoline in the fuel lines and carburetor is 

consumed and the engine shuts off.

6.  Close the fuel shut off valve.

7. 

Change the oil (see 

Changing Engine Oil 

on page 

22).

8.  Remove the spark plug (see 

Spark Plug 

Maintenance

 on page 24) and place about 1 

tablespoon of oil in the spark plug opening. While 

placing a clean rag over the spark plug opening, 

slowly pull there coil handle to allow the engine to 

turn over several times. This will distribute the oil 

and protect the cylinder wall from corroding during 

storage.

9. 

Replace the spark plug (see 

Spark Plug 

Maintenance

 on page 24).

10. 

Move the generator to a clean, dry place for 

storage.