Westinghouse iGen5000c 3900 Watt Electric Start Portable Inverter Generator User Guide

Westinghouse iGen5000c 3900 Watt Electric Start Portable Inverter

Generator

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.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

BEFORE STARTING

1. Add engine oil.
   a. Remove the engine service cover to access the oil dipstick.
   b. Remove oil dipstick.
   c. Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine until full.
   d. Do not overfill. If oil level is too high, oil will drain out through the fill plug.

2. Add unleaded gasoline to gas tank.
   a. Unscrew gas cap on top of tank
   b. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. The gasoline level should NOT be higher than the red maximum fill ring.
   c. Secure gas cap

STARTING PROCEDURE

1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator and the ECO mode switch is in the OFF position.

2. Connect the battery and turn the engine/fuel control switch to the on (I) position.

3. a. For manual start, place the battery switch in the on position (I). Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel increased resistance. At this point, apply a rapid pull while pulling out from the inverter.
   b. For electric start, place the battery switch in the on position (I). Press the start button until the engine starts
   c. For remote start, place the battery switch in the on position (I). Press the ON button on the remote until the engine starts

4. Connect loads to the control panel receptacles

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator.
2. Put the engine run/stop switch in the stop position (O).

NOTE : This unit has a GASOLINE OFF (PROPANE) setting that can be used before storing the unit for long periods of time. Refer to the user manual for details.

INVERTER 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
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
iGen5000/ iGen5000c| 3900| 5000| 12.8/3.4| 3600| TCI| 224| 0.6| 10W30| £ 3%

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Following the maintenance schedule is important to keep the inverter 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 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.

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

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