Westinghouse iGen5000cv Inverter Generator User Guide
- July 23, 2024
- Westinghouse
Table of Contents
Westinghouse iGen5000cv Inverter Generator
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
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Fresh clean unleaded gasoline (not included)
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Funnel (included)
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4-stroke engine oil (included)
BEFORE STARTING
Add engine oil
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Remove the engine service cover to access the oil dipstick.
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Remove oil dipstick.
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Using the supplied 4-cycle engine oil and funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine until full.
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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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Unscrew gas cap on top of tank
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Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. The gasoline level should NOT be higher than the red maximum fill ring.
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Secure gas cap
STARTING PROCEDURE
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Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator and the ECO mode switch is in the OFF position.
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Turn the fuel switch to the choke or on position
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Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel increased resistance. At this point, apply a rapid pull while pulling out from the inverter
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Connect loads to the control panel receptacles
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
- Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator
- Turn the fuel switch in the stop position (O)
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 door and windows are open
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Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors and vents
Avoid other generator hazards.
READ MANUAL BEFORE USE.
INVERTER MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
**Model Number| Running Watts| Peak Watts| Fuel Tank Size
(L/G)| Rated Speed (RPM)| Ignition Type| ****Engine Disp
(cc)| ****Oil Capacity (L)| Oil Type| ****THD**
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
iGen5000cv| 3900| 5000| 12.8/3.4| 3600| TCI| 224| 0.6| 10W30| £ 3%
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Following the maintenance schedule is important to keep the inverter 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
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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 | ACEITE DEL MOTOR | HUILE POUR MOTEURS
Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE 2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL. Synthetic oil is an acceptable substitute for conventional oil.
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
Westinghouse Model| **Torch| ****Bosch| ****NGK|
****Autolite
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iGen5000cv**| F7RTC| WR7BC| BPR6HS| 284
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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Questions? Call
855.944.3571 or
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