Westinghouse WGen20000TFc Tri Fuel with CO Sensor User Guide
- July 23, 2024
- Westinghouse
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide
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
Fresh clean unleaded gasoline (not included)
Funnel (included)
4-stroke engine oil (included)
BEFORE STARTING
1. Install the lifting hook bracket and wheels
a. Install the lifting hook bracket
b. Insert axles through wheels, washers, and frame; secure with hitchpins
2. Connect the battery cables
3. Add engine oil
a. Slowly add 4-cycle engine oil until full. Do not overfill.
4. Add gasoline or connect a fuel source
a. Gasoline – Unscrew gas cap and slowly add gasoline. Do not overfill.
b. Propane – Connect the LPG/propane hose to a propane cylinder and the
generator.
c. Natural Gas – Connect the natural gas hose to a natural gas supply line
and the generator.
SELECTING THE FUEL SOURCE
1. For gasoline, rotate the fuel selector switch to GAS.
2. For propane, rotate the fuel selector switch to LPG and open the propane cylinder valve.
3. For propane, rotate the fuel selector switch to NG (natural gas) and open the natural gas valve.
STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator and select a fuel
source.
2. Push the battery switch to the ON position
3. For remote start, push and hold the start button on the key fob for two seconds
4. For push button start, push and hold the engine START/STOP button for two seconds
5. Make sure breakers are ON and connect loads to the control panel receptacles
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator
2. Turn the fuel selector switch to OFF and stop the flow of fuel by
cylinder valve or the valve on the natural gas hose.
3. Press and hold the engine START/STOP button or the stop button on the key fob for one second to stop the generator
4. Push the battery switch to the off position
Maintenance Guide
GENERATOR MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number | WGen20000TFc |
---|---|
Running Watts | 20000 Gasoline |
Peak Watts | 28000 Gasoline |
Fuel Tank Size (L/G) | 65/17.17 |
Rated Speed (RPM) | 3600 |
Ignition Type | CDI |
Engine Disp (cc) | 999 |
Oil Capacity (L) | 2.3 |
Oil Type | 10W30 |
THD | ≤ 3% |
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 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.
Recommended Engine Oil Type
| | 10W-30 ⇒
⇐ 5W-30| | | | 10W-40 ⇒
⇐ 5W-30 Synthetic ⇒
°F | -20| 0| 20| 40| 60| 80| 100| 120
°C| -28.9| -17.8| -6.7| 4.4| 15.6| 26.7| 37.8| 48.9
Ambient Temperature
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.
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
Westinghouse Model Number | Torch |
---|---|
WGen20000TFc | GAS5357 |
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