Westinghouse WP iGen4500s Electric Start Generator User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Westinghouse

Table of Contents

BEFORE STARTING
STARTING PROCEDURE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

Westinghouse WP iGen4500s Electric Start Generator User Guide

BEFORE STARTING

Add engine oil.

a. Unclip and remove the oil service panel to access the oil/fill drain plug.
b. Remove oil fill plug/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.

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.

STARTING PROCEDURE

Make sure the generator is OUTSIDE in a well ventilated dry area and FAR AWAY from any doors, windows, or vents.
Check fuel and oil levels.
Make sure nothing is plugged into power outlets.
Connect battery.
Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set to operating.
Turn Eco Mode OFF.
Turn the Fuel Control Switch to the ON (I) position.
Switch the engine switch to RUN .
Choose starting method:
a. Push-Button Start: Hold for 1 second and release when engine starts.
b. Wireless Remote Start: Hold ON button on wireless remote for 1 second and release.
c. Manual Start: Pull recoil handle slowly until you feel resistance, then apply rapid pull up and away from generator.
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
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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| –

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

ENGINE OIL Graph

Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE 2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL. Synthetic oil is an acceptable substitute for conventional oil.

DANGER

Using a generator indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

DANGER
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.

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Documents / Resources

| Westinghouse WP iGen4500s Electric Start Generator [pdf] User Guide
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