Westinghouse WGen7500s Generator User Guide

Westinghouse WGen7500s Generator

Product Information

• Model Number: WGen7500s
• Running Watts: 7500
• Peak Watts: 9500
• Fuel Tank Size: 25 liters / 6.6 gallons
• Rated Speed: 3600 RPM
• Ignition Type: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
• Engine Displacement: 420 cc
• Oil Capacity: 1.1 liters
• Oil Type: 10W30
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 23%

Product Usage Instructions

BEFORE STARTING:

1. Install the feet and wheels:
   • Secure the feet to the bottom of the frame using bolts.
   • Insert axles through wheels, washers, and frame; secure with hitchpins.
2. Connect the battery cables.
3. Add Engine Oil:
   • 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 drain hose.
4. Add Unleaded Gasoline to Gas Tank:
   • Unscrew the gas cap on top of the 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:

1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. For manual start:
   • Verify the engine control switch is in the RUN (I) position.
   • Move the choke to the off/cold start position.
   • Pull the recoil handle repeatedly until the generator starts.
4. For electric start:
   • Move the choke to the on/warm start position.
   • Push and hold the engine control switch in the START (II) position for two seconds.
5. Connect loads to the control panel receptacles.

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE:

1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator.
2. Press and hold the engine control switch in the STOP (O) position for one second to stop the generator.
3. Close the fuel valve.
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Maintenance Guide
Following the maintenance schedule is important to keep the generator in good operating condition. Refer to the Maintenance section in the Owner’s Manual for detailed instructions on how to properly perform maintenance.

WARNING This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for reading the operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.

BEFORE STARTING

1. Install the feet and wheels

   • Secure feet to the bottom of the frame using bolts
   • Insert axles through wheels, washers, and frame; secure with hitchpins

2. Connect the battery cables

3. Add Engine Oil

   • Remove oil dipstick
   • Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine until full
   • Do not overfill. If oil level is too high, oil will drain out through the drain hose

4. Add Unleaded Gasoline to Gas Tank

   • Unscrew gas cap on top of tank
   • Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. The gasoline level should NOT be higher than the red maximum fill ring.
   • Secure gas cap

STARTING PROCEDURE

1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. For manual start, verify the engine control switch is in the RUN (I) position, move the choke to the off/cold start position, and pull the recoil handle repeatedly until the generator starts
4. For electric start, move the choke to the on/warm start position then push and hold the engine control switch in the START (II) position for two seconds.
5. Connect loads to the control panel receptacle

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator
2. Press and hold the engine control switch in the STOP (O) position for one second to stop the generator
3. Close the fuel valve

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| ****

THD

---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
WGen7500s| 7500| 9500| 25/6.6| 3600| TCI| 420| 1.1| 10W30| £ 23%

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.

TABLE 1: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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| –| –| –| Replace3| –
Valve Clearance| –| –| –| Inspect/Adjust3| –

• Change oil every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
• Clean more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
• 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

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

Westinghouse Model| ****

Torch

| ****

Bosch

| ****

NGK

| ****

Autolite

---|---|---|---|---
WGen7500s| F7TC| WR7BC| BPR6HS| 284

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