Westinghouse WGen7500c 7500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Westinghouse
Table of Contents
Westinghouse WGen7500c 7500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator
BEFORE STARTING
Install feet to frame
a. Tip the generator onto the muffler side.
b. Install the mounting feet to the frame using M8 flange bolts.
Install wheels
a. Install the axle pin, wheel and washer through the axle bracket on the
frame.
b. Install the hairpin cotter through the axle pin to lock it in place.
Add engine oil
a. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick.
b. Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine
oil to the engine until full.
c. Replace oil fill plug/dipstick.
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
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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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Move the fuel valve to the ON position
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Switch the engine switch to RUN .
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Choose starting method:
a. Push-Button Start: Hold for 1 second and release when engine starts.
b. Wireless Remote Start: Hold Start button on 8a wireless remote for 1 second and release.
c. Manual Start: Manually set choke. 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.
Questions? Call 855.944.3571 or email[email protected]
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.
