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Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment | 19

STOPPING THE GENERATOR

Normal Operation

During normal operation, use the following steps to 

stop your generator:
1.  Remove any connected loads from the control 

panel receptacles.

2.  Allow the generator to run at “no load” to reduce 

and stabilize engine and alternator temperatures.

3. 

Position the engine control switch to 

STOP 

(see 

figure 10).

NOTE If you plan to store the generator after 

use, turn the fuel shutoff valve to the OFF 

position and allow the fuel to be consumed from 

the carburetor. 

4.  To stop generator remotely hold the 

OFF

 button on 

the wireless control (see figure 11). The generator 

may run for an additional 5 seconds as it goes 

through a cool down cycle before shutting off.

5.  Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the 

OFF

 position.

During an Emergency

If there is an emergency and the generator must be 

stopped quickly, position the engine control switch to 

the 

STOP

 position immediately.

WARNING

Internal pressure can build in the 

engine crankcase while the engine 

is running. Removing the oil fill plug/ 

dipstick while the engine is hot can 

cause extremely hot oil to spray out 

of the crankcase and can severely 

burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for 

several minutes before removing the 

oil fill plug/dipstick.
Always perform maintenance in a well- 

ventilated area. Gasoline fuel and fuel 

vapors are extremely flammable and 

can ignite under certain conditions.

WARNING

Avoid accidentally starting the 

generator during maintenance by 

removing the spark plug boot from 

the spark plug. For electric start 

generators, also disconnect the 

battery cables from the battery 

(disconnect the black negative (-) 

cable first) and place the cables away 

from the battery posts to avoid arcing.

Allow hot components to cool to 

the touch prior to performing any 

maintenance procedure.

OPERATION 

MAINTENANCE 

Figure 10 - Engine Control Switch to - STOP

Figure 11 - Remote Stop - Hold Stop Button

BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE GENERATOR, REVIEW THE SAFETY SECTION  

STARTING ON PAGE 5, AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING SAFETY MESSAGES.

ON

OFF

Summary of Contents for WGen12000

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL WGen12000 Portable Generator 12 000 Running Watts 15 000 Peak Watts ...

Page 2: ...cause you and others to be seriously hurt or killed Model Number Running Watts Peak Watts Fuel Tank Size L G Rated Speed RPM Ignition Type Spark plug Engine Disp cc Stroke X Bore Oil Capacity L Oil Type THD WGen12000 12000 15000 40 L 10 5 G 3600 TCI Bosch F7TC 713cc 71X80 1 6 L 10W30 5 NOTICE This generator is not equipped with altitude carburetor modification Even with a carburetor modification e...

Page 3: ... the following information WESTINGHOUSE PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM PERSONAL INFORMATION GENERATOR INFORMATION First Name ________________________________________ Model Number ______________________________________ Last Name ________________________________________ Serial Number _______________________________________ Street Address ____________________________________ Date Purchased _______________...

Page 4: ...to use Lifting Bracket 14 Engine Fluids and Fuel 15 Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank 15 Power Output and Demand 16 Starting the Generator 18 Electric Start 18 Remote Start 18 Stopping the Generator 19 Normal Operation 19 During an Emergency 19 MAINTENANCE 20 Maintenance Schedule 20 Engine Oil Maintenance 21 Engine Oil Specification 21 Checking Engine Oil 21 Adding Engine Oil 21 Changing Engine Oil...

Page 5: ...h if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the generator personal property and or the environment or cause the equipment to operate improperly NOTE Indicates a procedure practice or condition that should be followed in order for ...

Page 6: ... area Never remove the fuel cap with the engine running Never refuel the generator while the engine is running Always turn engine off and allow the generator to cool before refueling Only fill fuel tank with gasoline Keep sparks open flames or other form of ignition such as match cigarette static electric source away when refueling Never overfill the fuel tank Leave room for fuel to expand Overfil...

Page 7: ...ily harm Avoid cutting on or near staples to prevent personal injury WHAT COMES IN THE BOX WGEN12000 Owners Manual Quick Start Guide Maintenance Schedule Wireless Remote Starter 1 1 6 Liter Bottle of SAE 10W30 Oil 1 Spark Plug Socket Wrench 1 Battery Charger Wheel Kit Accessories Box Lift bracket with bolts Pins for handles Oil funnel 1 UNPACKING ...

Page 8: ...the unit on one side Make sure all engine oil and fuel are drained from the unit prior to assembling Once assembled the wheel kit is not intended for on road use The wheel kit is designed for use on this generator only INSTALLING WHEELS TO FRAME 1 Insert axle bolt through washer and wheel and slide hairpin cotter into top of the axle bolt to prevent it from sliding off the wheel Figure 1 Install W...

Page 9: ... first when disconnecting battery cables NEVER connect the negative battery cable black boot to the positive post on the battery NEVER connect the positive battery cable red boot to the negative post on the battery NEVER touch both battery posts simultaneously NEVER place a metal tool across both battery posts ALWAYS use insulated or nonconducting tools when installing the battery 1 Remove the two...

Page 10: ...ntrols the flow of fuel to the engine Lifting Bracket Bracket to lift generator at using a crane Fuel Gauge Indicates fuel level Spark Plug Boot Wire Must be removed when servicing the engine or the spark plug FEATURES Remote Start Pairing Button Initiates the remote key fob pairing function Alternator Cover Gain access to alternator wiring CARB Canister Required for models sold into and used in C...

Page 11: ...the initial 25 hours of run time When it displays P50 it is time to clean the air filter When it displays P100 it is time change clean the fuel filter clean the air filter and change the oil Push Button Electric Start Push for 1 second to automatically start the engine Push again to stop the engine Engine Control Switch Battery Disconnect Switch to Stop to stop the engine When in Stop position it ...

Page 12: ...y connecting the ground terminal on the control panel to earth ground using copper wire minimum 10 AWG Consult a qualified electrician for local grounding requirements Neutral Bonded There is a permanent conduct or between the generator stator winding and the frame WARNING Be sure the generator is properly connected to earth ground before operating The generator must be grounded to prevent electri...

Page 13: ... GENERATOR TO A BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM It is recommended to use a manual transfer switch when connecting directly to a buildings electrical system Connecting a portable generator to a buildings electrical system must be made in strict compliance with all national and local electrical codes and laws and be completed by a qualified electrician HOW TO FLOAT THE NEUTRAL The Westinghouse generator ...

Page 14: ...ft the generator slightly to ensure it is lifting straight and level Adjust the bracket if required to allow it to lift correctly OPERATION Do not lift anywhere else than the eye on the lifting bracket Improper lifting could damage unit POWER CORDS Using Extension Cords Westinghouse Portable Power assumes no responsibility for the content within this table The use of this table is the responsibili...

Page 15: ... for adding engine oil NOTICE The engine does not contain engine oil as shipped Attempting to start the engine can damage engine components The owner of the generator is responsible to ensure the proper oil level is maintained during the operation of the generator Failure to maintain the proper oil level can result in engine damage OPERATION ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK WARNING Never refuel th...

Page 16: ...ower demand or more Manufacturers of such devices rarely publish this starting power demand and so it s often necessary to estimate it A rule of thumb for devices fitted with an electric motor is to apply a starting power multiplier of 1 2 for small hand held or portable devices and a value of 3 5 for larger stationary devices For example a 900 W angle grinder can be assumed to have a starting pow...

Page 17: ...uit or other malfunction in the electrical circuit Never operate the generator in an enclosed area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide Only operate the generator outside and away from windows doors and vents NOTICE The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown switch If the oil level becomes low the engine may shut down and not start until the oil is filled to the proper level Poor oil qualit...

Page 18: ...using remote start then hold down START on the remote key fob until the generator starts then release see Figure 9 ON OFF Figure 9 Push Button Start Remote Start The engine will automatically set the choke and begin the start sequence If the engine has started successfully the light indicator on the engine start button will turn green If the engine fails to start the generator controls will attemp...

Page 19: ...mediately WARNING Internal pressure can build in the engine crankcase while the engine is running Removing the oil fill plug dipstick while the engine is hot can cause extremely hot oil to spray out of the crankcase and can severely burn skin Allow engine oil to cool for several minutes before removing the oil fill plug dipstick Always perform maintenance in a well ventilated area Gasoline fuel an...

Page 20: ...ngine Oil Check Level Change Change Cooling Features Check Clean Air Filter Check Clean Replace Spark Arrestor Check Clean Spark Plug Check Clean Replace Service more frequently if operating in dry and dusty conditions TABLE 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AUTHORIZED WESTINGHOUSE SERVICE DEALER PERFORMED Maintenance Item Before Every Use After First 20 Hours or First Month of Use After 50 Hours of Use or E...

Page 21: ... the oil fill dipstick 5 Remove oil fill dipstick see Figure 13 below Figure 13 Oil Dipstick 6 Check oil level When checking the engine oil remove the oil dipstick and wipe it clean Push the oil dipstick all the way back in and then remove and check the oil level on the oil dipstick Acceptable Oil Level Oil is visible on the flat part of the end of the stick up to the first notch see Figure 14 Low...

Page 22: ... equalize 3 Place oil pan or suitable container under the oil drain plug see Figure 16 4 With a damp rag thoroughly clean around the oil drain plug 5 Remove the oil drain plug see Figure 16 Once removed place the oil drain plug on a clean surface oil pan Figure 16 Oil Drain Plug 6 Allow oil to completely drain 7 Replace oil drain plug 8 Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in Addin...

Page 23: ...ect the spark plug for Cracked or chipped insulator Excessive wear Spark plug gap the acceptable limit of 0 028 0 031 in 0 70 0 80 mm NOTICE Use only recommended spark plugs when servicing The manufacturer is not responsible for engine damage when using spark plugs not recommended by the manufacturer Recommended Spark Plug Replacement NGK 1034 BP7ES Replacement Bosch F7TC OE Spark Plug Westinghous...

Page 24: ...operly according to the guidelines established by your local or state government 6 Install the new battery into the generator frame 7 Connect the red positive battery cable to the battery first CHECKING AND ADJUSTING VALVE LASH CAUTION Checking and adjusting valve lash must be done when the engine is cold 1 Remove the rocker arm cover and carefully remove the gasket If the gasket is torn or damage...

Page 25: ...nts 5 If screen is not torn then clean using a wire brush commercial solvent or compressed air Remove any dirt and debris that may have collected on the spark arrestor screen 6 Install the spark arrestor back into the muffler Make sure to fully push it in so that it is tight on the tip of the muffler 7 Replace the muffler cover and tighten all 4 screws STORING GENERATOR WARNING Never store a gener...

Page 26: ... outlet is tripped 5 Switch the GFCI breaker to operating position 6 If trying 1 5 above does not solve the problem the cause might be the generator has a fault 6 Take the generator to your nearest authorized service dealer Engine will not start or remain running while trying to start 1 Fuel shutoff valve is in the OFF position 1 Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON position 2 Generator is out o...

Page 27: ...ENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION Remote start system not working 1 Low battery in remote start key fob 1 Replace batteries in key fob 2 Exceeding the range of remote start key fob 2 Move closer to generator Must be no more than 100 ft away 3 Remote start key fob not programmed to generator 3 Program key fob to generator Engine runs erratic does not hold a steady RPM 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean the air filter ...

Page 28: ...HOUSE GENERATOR ACCESSORIES CALL TO ORDER 210003 WGC25 25 POWER CORD 210052 30A 6 BREAKER TRANSFER SWITCH KIT MODEL WHMTS30 210075 25 CORD 30AMP TRANSFER SWITCH 210076 50A 6 BREAKER TRANSFER SWITCH KIT MODEL WHMTS50 130573 25 L14 50R EXTENSION CORD 120 240 V 50A OUTLET 66 ...

Page 29: ... 150564 CARBON TANK COMPONENTS 63 150519 LONG CARBON CONNECTING PIPE 64 300680 THE CARBON TANK IS CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK 65 300681 SHORT WIRES 66 230514 FUEL GAGE 190315 1 6L OIL BOTTLE 190777 REMOTE KEY FOB NO PART DESCRIPTION 1 180784 ENGINE 2 120560 FRONT COVER ALTERNATOR 3 120561 BOLT M10 1 25 4 120562 ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY 4 1 120526 GROUNDING POST COMP 4 2 120525 CARBON BRUSH COMP 5 120563...

Page 30: ...30 Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment WGen12000 ENGINE VIEW ...

Page 31: ...ANKCASE 83 180737 WASHER Φ11 2 Φ2 65 84 180738 OIL FILTER 85 180739 CONNECTING PIPE OIL FILTER BASE NO PART DESCRIPTION 1 180661 NUT M6 2 180662 HARNESS FUEL CUT SOLENOID 3 180663 BOLT M6X35 4 180664 RECOIL STARTER ASSEMBLY 5 180665 FUEL TUBE 6 180666 OIL FILTER BASE 7 180667 CONNECTING PIPE OIL FILTER 8 180668 BOLT M8X16 9 180669 NUT M20 10 180670 FAN FLAT WASHER 11 180671 PLATE FAN FIXED 12 1806...

Page 32: ...LT M6X28 109 180763 HEAT RADIATOR 110 180764 SHROUD L 111 180765 HEADCOVER GASKET 112 180766 COVER COMP CYLINDER HEAD L 113 180767 LUG 114 180768 BRACKET TUBE 115 180769 OIL PLUG 116 300684 TEMPERATURE SENSOR 117 180685 CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY 118 180684 GASKET CARBURETOR 119 180724 CLAMPER CORD A 120 180712 STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE SHAFT LEFT 121 300685 RUBBER WASHER 122 180715 PIPE CARBURETOR 123 180776 ...

Page 33: ...Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 33 WGen12000 SCHEMATIC ...

Page 34: ...34 Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment Version 10 22 18KD ...

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