Westinghouse iGen2550c Inverter Generator Quick Start Guide
Important Safety Information
⚠️ WARNING
This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for reading the user manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand the user manual before using this product.
ADVERTENCIA
Esta Guía de inicio rápido no reemplaza la lectura del manual del operador. Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones o muerte, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto.
AVERTISSEMENT
Ce guide de démarrage rapide ne remplace pas la lecture du manuel d'utilisation. Pour réduire le risque de blessure ou de mort, l'utilisateur doit lire et comprendre le manuel de l'opérateur avant d'utiliser ce produit.
Tools and Supplies Needed
- Fresh clean unleaded gasoline (not included) ⛽
- Funnel (included) ?
- 4-stroke engine oil (included) ?️
Before Starting
1. Add Engine Oil
- Unlock and remove the engine service cover to access the oil dipstick.
- Remove the oil dipstick.
- Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine until full.
- Do not overfill. If the oil level is too high, oil will drain out through the fill plug.
2. Add Unleaded Gasoline to the Gas Tank
- Unscrew the gas cap on top of the fuel tank.
- Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank.
- The gasoline level should NOT be higher than the red maximum fill ring.
- Secure the gas cap.
Starting Procedure
- Be sure all loads are disconnected from the generator and be sure the ECO mode switch is in the OFF position.
- Turn the fuel cap vent knob to the ON position. [Fuel Cap Vent ON]
- Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the CHOKE position. [Engine Control Lever: CHOKE]
- Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until there is increased resistance. At this point, rapidly pull the recoil handle away from the generator.
- After the engine starts, turn the engine/fuel control switch to the RUN position. [Engine Control Lever: RUN]
- Connect loads to the control panel receptacles.
Shutdown Procedure
- Be sure all loads are disconnected from the generator.
- Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the OFF position. [Engine Control Lever: OFF]
- Turn the vent knob on the fuel cap to the OFF position. [Fuel Cap Vent OFF]
Safety Warnings
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
- NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
- Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
Avoid other generator hazards. READ MANUAL BEFORE USE.
PELIGRO
Usar el generador en interiores LO PUEDE MATAR EN MINUTOS. El escape del generador contiene monóxido de carbono. Este gas es un veneno que no se puede ver ni oler.
- NUNCA use el generador dentro del hogar o el garaje, AÚN si las puertas y ventanas están abiertas.
- Solo úselo en EXTERIORES y lejos de ventilaciones, puertas y ventanas abiertas.
Evite otros peligros del generador. LEA EL MANUAL ANTES DE USARLO.
DANGER
L'utilisation d'une génératrice à l'intérieur PEUT VOUS TUER EN QUELQUES MINUTES. Les génératrices rejettent du monoxyde de carbone, un gaz toxique invisible et inodore.
- NE JAMAIS utiliser la génératrice à l'intérieur d'une résidence ou d'un garage MÊME SI les portes et les fenêtres sont ouvertes.
- Utiliser uniquement à L'EXTÉRIEUR et loin des fenêtres, portes et évents.
Évitez les autres dangers liés à la génératrice. VEUILLEZ LIRE LE GUIDE AVANT L'UTILISATION.
Maintenance Schedule
| Maintenance Item | Before Every Use | After First 25 Hours or First Month of Use | Every 50 Hours of Use or 6 Months | Every 100 Hours of Use or 6 Months | Every 300 Hours of Use or Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil | Check Level | Change¹ | Change | Replace | |
| Air Filter | Clean² | Replace | |||
| Spark Plug | Check/Clean | Replace | |||
| Spark Arrestor | Check/Clean | ||||
| Fuel Filter | Replace³ | ||||
| Valve Clearance | Inspect/Adjust³ |
¹ Change oil every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
² Clean more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
³ To avoid potential personal injury or damage to the unit, it is recommended that the maintenance task be performed at a Westinghouse approved service center (not covered by warranty).
Engine Oil Specifications
Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE 2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL. Synthetic oil is an acceptable substitute for conventional oil.
Recommended Engine Oil Type
| Ambient Temperature | 5W-30 | 10W-30 | 10W-40 | 5W-30 Synthetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| °F | -20 to 40 | 32 to 80 | 50 to 100 | -20 to 120 |
| °C | -28.9 to 4.4 | 0 to 26.7 | 10 to 37.8 | -28.9 to 48.9 |
Spark Plug Replacement
| Westinghouse Model Number | Torch | Bosch | NGK | Autolite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iGen2550c | E6RTC | WR7BC | BPR6HS | 284 |
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | iGen2550c |
| Running Watts | 1900 |
| Peak Watts | 2550 |
| Fuel Tank Size (L/G) | 4.2/1.11 |
| Rated Speed (RPM) | 5000 |
| Ignition Type | TCI |
| Engine Disp (cc) | 79 |
| Oil Capacity (L) | 0.35 |
| Oil Type | 10W30 |
| THD | ≤ 3% |
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