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WARRANTY STATEMENT

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WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this 

commitment and our dedication to quality.

LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE

GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all WEN consumer power 

tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship during personal use for a period of two (2) years from date 

of purchase or 500 hours of use; whichever comes first. Ninety days for all WEN products if the tool is used for pro-

fessional or commercial use. Purchaser has 30 days from the date of purchase to report missing or damaged parts.
SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the extent per-

mitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall be the replacement of parts, without charge, which are 

defective in material or workmanship and which have not been subjected to misuse, alteration, careless handling, 

misrepair, abuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, improper maintenance, improper storage, incorrect lubricants/fuels, 

or other conditions adversely affecting the Product or the component of the Product, whether by accident or inten-

tionally, by persons other than Seller. To make a claim under this Limited Warranty, you must make sure to keep a 

copy of your proof of purchase that clearly defines the Date of Purchase (month and year) and the Place of Purchase. 

Place of Purchase must be a direct vendor of Great Lakes Technologies, LLC. Purchasing through third party vendors, 

including but not limited to garage sales, pawn shops, resale shops, or any other secondhand merchant, voids the 

warranty included with this product. Contact [email protected] or 1-800-232-1195 with the following 

information to make arrangements: your shipping address, phone number, serial number, required part numbers, and 

proof of purchase. Damaged or defective parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements 

can be shipped out.
Upon the confirmation of a WEN representative, your product may qualify for repairs and service work. When return-

ing a product for warranty service, the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser. The product must be 

shipped in its original container (or an equivalent), properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment. The product 

must be fully insured with a copy of the proof of purchase enclosed. There must also be a description of the problem in 

order to help our repairs department diagnose and fix the issue. Repairs will be made and the product will be returned 

and shipped back to the purchaser at no charge for addresses within the contiguous United States.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ITEMS THAT WEAR OUT FROM REGULAR USAGE OVER TIME, 

INCLUDING FILTERS, SPARK PLUGS, VOLTAGE REGULATORS, BRUSHES, GASKETS, O-RINGS, WHEEL KITS, BAT-

TERIES, RECOIL STARTERS, HIGH PRESSURE HOSES, SPRAY GUNS, ETC. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE 

LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO (2) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME STATES IN THE U.S. AND SOME 

CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE 

ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT 

NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS) ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME 

STATES IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IN-

CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS 

WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S., PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO 

COUNTRY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO ITEMS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA 

AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, CONTACT 

THE WEN CUSTOMER SUPPORT LINE. FOR WARRANTY PARTS OR PRODUCTS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY 

SHIPPING TO ADDRESSES OUTSIDE OF THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES, ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES 

MAY APPLY.

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Summary of Contents for DF475

Page 1: ...ars of safe reliable service IMPORTANT 4750 WATT DUAL FUEL GENERATOR NEED HELP CONTACT US 800 232 1195 M F 8am 5pm CST techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM Have product questions Need technical...

Page 2: ...ICATIONS Model Number DF475 DF475T Rated Wattage Gasoline 3800 Watts LPG 3500 Watts Surge Wattage Gasoline 4750 Watts LPG 4350 Watts Frequency 60Hz Rated Voltage AC 120V 240V DC 12V Rated Amperage AC...

Page 3: ...5 M F 8 5 CST you will be asked to provide the following generator information when calling GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER WEN DF475 WEN DF475T DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________________________ PURC...

Page 4: ...rmation regarding the generator s potential safety concerns as well as preparation operation and maintenance instructions Before operating this generator be sure to read and observe all warnings and i...

Page 5: ...nutes before removing fuel cap Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank Do not overfill fuel tank Gasoline may expand during operation Do not fill to the top of the tank Allow for expansion Alway...

Page 6: ...serious injury GENERATOR PREPARATION 1 Always ground the generator before using it to maximize safety see GROUND THE GENERATOR section on page 18 2 Always make sure generator is turned OFF before fil...

Page 7: ...ex ceed 150 F 65 C Allow generator to cool down after use before touching engine or areas of the generator that become hot during use 9 Turn off all connected electrical devices before stopping the g...

Page 8: ...element that filters the air entering the engine 7 Recoil Starter Pull cord for manually starting the engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 224cc OHV Engine 9 Transportation Handle For easy transport of the gen...

Page 9: ...ct electrical devices that run on 120V 60 Hz single phase AC current KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 5 4 6 10 7 8 9 6 20A Circuit Breaker for 5 20R Thermal protector that protects the 5 20 receptacles f...

Page 10: ...efore discarding the packaging If any part is missing or broken please contact our customer service at 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email us at techsupport wenproducts com 10 IMPORTANT Two red shipping...

Page 11: ...rer Before installing the wheels verify that the negative terminal of the battery has been connected securely Slide the wheel axle 48 through the wheel 42 flat washer 16 and wheel bracket on the frame...

Page 12: ...l into the oil fill Fig 2 being careful not to overfill the unit Fill the crank case to the upper fill line so you can visually see the oil coming halfway up the oil fill threads Fig 3 4 Reinstall the...

Page 13: ...stick slowly add oil until the oil mark reaches to the top of the dipstick or when you can see the oil coming halfway up the oil fill threads 4 Wipe clean any oil leaks and firmly tighten the dipstick...

Page 14: ...k Allow for expan sion Always check for spilled fuel before operating Clean up any spilled fuel before starting Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the generator to prevent spilling Use ONL...

Page 15: ...xplosion hazard could be created RISK OF BURNS Contact with liquid contents of cylinder will cause freeze burns to the skin If liquid con tents contacts skin or eyes seek immediate medical attention W...

Page 16: ...y water to check connections If bubbles appear become larger in size or increase in number a leak exists This MUST be corrected before using generator Contact your local Independent Authorized Service...

Page 17: ...ENERATOR PREPARATION WARNING BATTERY GIVES OFF EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS Keep battery away from spark flame or cigarette Do not connect or disconnect battery while generator is running Service or use bat...

Page 18: ...can be ensured by installing an altitude kit at altitudes higher than 2000 feet above sea level At elevations above 7000 feet the en gine may experience a decrease in performance even with the proper...

Page 19: ...T AWAY See a doctor You may have carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive...

Page 20: ...tart release the switch and try again Keeping the switch in the START position too long can damage the starter 4 When engine starts release the switch to the ON 5 Slowly move choke lever to the OPEN R...

Page 21: ...vices Electronic Device Wattage Calculation Find the wattage information of each device you plan to connect The information should be listed on the device or in its instruction manual or you may refer...

Page 22: ...ool or Appliance Rated Running Watts Surge Starting Watts Electric water heater 40 Gal 4000 0 Hot plate 2500 0 Saw radial arm 2000 2000 Electric stove each element 1500 2800 0 Saw circular 1500 1500 A...

Page 23: ...reset circuit breaker s on your control panel will activate and cut off the output When an overload occurs reduce the load by turning off and unplugging your electronic device s then press the activat...

Page 24: ...Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on 2 Let engine run at no load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator WARNING Al...

Page 25: ...om RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IMPORTANT GENERATOR MAINTENANCE TIPS Drain your carburetor after each use and before storage to prevent it from clogging Do not store the generator with fuel inside...

Page 26: ...to exceed 25 PSI to blow away dirt CLEANING THE GENERATOR We recommend draining the carburetor after every use and before storing the generator Draining the carbure tor can help prevent build up and...

Page 27: ...the oil mark reaches the top of the dipstick you can see oil coming up the threads of the oil fill Do not over fill 5 Reinstall dipstick and wipe clean any spilled oil with a rag Reinstall the oil acc...

Page 28: ...er element has been damaged replace it with a new one Replacement air filters can be ordered from wenproducts com by searching part no DF475 166 1 4 Reinstall the air filter element and air filter cov...

Page 29: ...spect the spark plug If it is cracked or chipped or if the electrodes are worn or burned discard it and replace with a new spark plug We recommend replacing with an NGK BP7ES Torch F7TC spark plug par...

Page 30: ...ll the hold down bracket insert the threaded rod and tighten with M6 nuts 5 Connect the positive battery terminal red wire first Slide rubber boot over connection hardware 6 Connect the negative batte...

Page 31: ...its speed and voltage output 2 Press the RESET button on the GFCI outlet Fig 22 3 Connect a device to the outlet and turn it ON 4 With the device ON press the TEST button on the GFCI outlet The power...

Page 32: ...put STORING THE GENERATOR For Short Periods 30 to 60 Days Drain the carburetor Disconnect the positive terminal from the battery Add fuel stabilizer Follow the suggested portions and instructions of y...

Page 33: ...power 6 HP at 3600 RPM Fuel Type Gasoline and LPG Gas Tank Capacity 4 US Gallons 15 L 87 octane minimum Oil Capacity 20 3 fl oz 0 6 L Half Load Run Time Gasoline 11 hours LPG with 20 lb tank 7 hours S...

Page 34: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST GENERATOR EXPLODED VIEW 34 80 78 79 1 3 1 4...

Page 35: ...DF475 029 10 Rectifier Charger 1 N A P55340 Starter Key Set of 2 2 30 DF475 030 Handle Clip 1 31 DF475 031 Bolt M8X35 2 32 DF475 032 Bolt M6X40 4 No Part No Description Qty 33 DF475 033 Automatic Volt...

Page 36: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW 36 64 1 66 1...

Page 37: ...37 DF475 137 Crankshaft Assembly 1 38 DF475 138 Valve Lifter 2 39 DF475 139 Casecover Gasket 1 40 DF475 140 Camshaft Assembly 1 No Part No Description Qty 41 DF475 141 Dowel pin 2 42 DF475 142 Bolt M...

Page 38: ...WIRING DIAGRAM 38...

Page 39: ...circuit breaker to reset Check the total wattage of the devices and reduce the load if it exceeds the capacity of the generator Then plug the loads back in one by one Bad connecting cords wires Check...

Page 40: ...e sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out Upon the confirmation of a WEN representative your product may qualify for repairs and service work When return ing a product for warranty serv...

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