Westinghouse WGen20000TFc Tri Fuel with CO Sensor User Guide

July 23, 2024
Westinghouse

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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WGen20000TFc Rev 03

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