WARNING
This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for reading the user manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, the user must read and understand the user manual before using this product.
BEFORE STARTING
- Install the stabilizers and wheels
- Secure stabilizers to the bottom of the frame using the screws.
- Insert axles through wheels, washers, and frame; secure with hitchpins.
- Connect the battery cables
- Add engine oil
- Slowly add 4-cycle engine oil until full. Do not overfill.
- Add gasoline or connect a fuel source
- Gasoline - Unscrew the gas cap and slowly add gasoline. Do not overfill.
- Propane - Connect the LPG/propane hose to a propane cylinder and the generator.
SELECTING THE FUEL SOURCE
- For gasoline, press the fuel selector switch to GASOLINE ?️ and open the fuel valve.
- For propane, press the fuel selector switch to LPG ?️ and open the propane cylinder valve.
STARTING PROCEDURE
- Be sure all loads are disconnected from the generator and select a fuel source.
- Press the battery switch to the ON position ?️.
- For recoil start, grasp the recoil handle and pull until there is increased resistance. When there is increased resistance, pull the recoil handle rapidly away from the generator.
- For remote start, press and hold the start button on the key fob for two seconds.
- For push button start, press and hold the engine START/STOP button for two seconds.
- Be sure the breakers are ON and connect loads to the control panel receptacles.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
- Be sure all loads are disconnected from the generator.
- Press and hold the engine START/STOP button or the stop button on the key fob for one second to stop the generator.
- Press the battery switch to the OFF position ?️.
- Stop the flow of fuel:
For gasoline, press the fuel selector switch to GASOLINE ?️.
For propane, close the cylinder valve on the LP gas cylinder.
GENERATOR MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Model Number | Running Watts | Peak Watts | Fuel Tank Size (L/G) | Rated Speed (RPM) | Ignition Type | Engine Disp (cc) | Oil Capacity (L) | Oil Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGen6000DFc EFI | 6000 Gas 5400 LPG | 7500 Gas 6750 LPG | 18/4.75 | 3600 | TCI | 298 | 0.7 | 10W30 |
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 User 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 Hours of Use or Every 6 Months | After 300 Hours of Use or Every Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil | Check Level ✔️ | Change¹ ?️ | Change¹ ?️ | - | - |
| 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 Recommended service by authorized Westinghouse dealer.
ENGINE OIL
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
The following chart indicates the recommended engine oil based on ambient temperature:
| °F | °C | Oil Type |
|---|---|---|
| -20 | -28.9 | 5W-30 |
| 0 | -17.8 | 5W-30 |
| 20 | -6.7 | 5W-30 |
| 40 | 4.4 | 5W-30 |
| 60 | 15.6 | 10W-30 |
| 80 | 26.7 | 10W-30 |
| 100 | 37.8 | 10W-30 |
| 120 | 48.9 | 10W-40 |
Note: 5W-30 Synthetic is also an acceptable substitute across all temperatures.
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
| Westinghouse Model Number | Torch | Bosch | NGK |
|---|---|---|---|
| WGen6000DFc EFI | F7RTC | WR7DC | BPR6ES |
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