Westinghouse WGen7500 Portable Generator
BEFORE STARTING
Add engine oil
a. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick.
b. Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine until full.
c. Replace oil fill plug/dipstick.
Add unleaded gasoline to gas tank
a. Unscrew gas cap on top of tank and insert a clean funnel into the tank.
b. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. The gasoline level should NOT be higher than the filler neck.
c. Secure gas cap.
Hook up LPG tank
a. Connect included LPG hose to standard LPG tank and hand tighten.
b. Connect other end of LPG hose to regulator on generator and hand tighten.
c. Test connections with soapy water to make sure there are no leaks.
STARTING PROCEDURE
- Make sure the generator is OUTSIDE in a well ventilated dry area and FAR AWAY from any doors, windows, or vents.
- Check oil and fuel levels
- Make sure nothing is plugged into power outlets.
- Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set to operating.
- Choose fuel source:
a. If starting with Gasoline: Turn fuel selector switch to the gasoline position. Move the fuel valve to the ON position.
b. If starting with Propane: Turn fuel selector switch to the propane position. Open propane tank valve
- Switch the engine switch to RUN
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- Move the choke lever to the ON position. If the engine is warm turn the lever to the OFF position.
- Manual Start: Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel increased resistance. At this point, apply a rapid pull while pulling up and slightly away from the generator
- After the engine starts gradually move the choke lever back to the OFF position.
- Plug in electronic devices.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Following the maintenance schedule is important to keep the generator in good operating condition. The following is a summary of maintenance items by periodic maintenance intervals. Refer to the Maintenance section in the Owners Manual to find out how to properly perform maintenance.
| Maintenance Item | Before Every Use | After First 25 Hours or First Month of Use | After 50 Hours of Use or Every 6 Months | After 100 Hour of Use or Every 6 Months | After 300 Hours of Use or Every Year |
| Engine Oil | Check Level | Change1 | Change | – | – |
| Air Filter | – | – | Clean2 | – | Replace |
| Spark Plug | – | – | – | Check/Clean | Replace |
| Spark Arrestor | – | – | – | Check/Clean | – |
| Fuel Valve Maintenance | – | – | – | Clean | – |
| Valve Clearance | – | – | – | Inspect/Adjust3 | – |
ENGINE OIL
Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE 2 STROKE/ CYCLE OIL. Synthetic oil is an acceptable substitute for conventional oil.
PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) POISONING
- Use outdoors far from occupied buildings and the exhaust pointed away from personnel and buildings.
- Point exhaust away all homes and occupied spaces. S
- Install CO alarms in your home.
