Westinghouse WP iGen4500s Electric Start Generator User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Westinghouse
Table of Contents
Westinghouse WP iGen4500s Electric Start Generator User Guide
BEFORE STARTING
Add engine oil.
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a. Unclip and remove the oil service panel to access the oil/fill drain plug.
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b. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick
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c. Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine until full.
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d. Do not overfill, if oil level is too high, oil will drain out through the fill plug.
Add unleaded gasoline to gas tank
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a. Unscrew gas cap on top of tank and insert a clean funnel into the tank.
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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
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Make sure the generator is OUTSIDE in a well ventilated dry area and FAR AWAY from any doors, windows, or vents.
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Check fuel and oil levels.
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Make sure nothing is plugged into power outlets.
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Connect battery.
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Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set to operating.
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Turn Eco Mode OFF.
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Turn the Fuel Control Switch to the ON (I) position.
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Switch the engine switch to RUN .
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Choose starting method:
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a. Push-Button Start: Hold for 1 second and release when engine starts.
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b. Wireless Remote Start: Hold ON button on wireless remote for 1 second and release.
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c. Manual Start: Pull recoil handle slowly until you feel resistance, then apply rapid pull up and away from generator.
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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
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.
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.
Documents / Resources
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