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WGen5300DFv ENGINE VIEW

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Page 1: ...USER MANUAL WGen5300DFv Portable Generator Gasoline 5300 Running Watts 6500 Peak Watts Propane 4800 Running Watts 5800 Peak Watts 121416Rev01...

Page 2: ...o be seriously hurt or killed Model Number Running Watts Peak Watts Gas Tank Size G L Rated Speed RPM Ignition Type Spark plug Engine Disp cc Stroke X Bore Oil Capacity L Oil Type THD WGen5300DFv Gas...

Page 3: ...rst Name ________________________________________ Model Number ______________________________________ Last Name ________________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________...

Page 4: ...17 How to Float the Neutral Ground 17 Engine Fluids and Fuel 18 Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank 18 Power Output and Demand 19 Breaking in the Engine 19 Starting the Generator 20 Gasoline Start 20 Pr...

Page 5: ...ch 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 c...

Page 6: ...d 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 t...

Page 7: ...BELS AND DECALS 5 1 1 3 3 6 4 2 4 2 7 5 5 7 ON COLD START OFF RUN WARM START 6 MWE Investments LLC Columbus Ohio 43228 USA Con u columbus Ohio tats Unis MWE Investments LLC Columbus Ohio 43228 Etats U...

Page 8: ...8 Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment LLC SAFETY SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS 9 14 10 11 13 12 8 13 14 8 9 11 12 10...

Page 9: ...LPG are highly explosive and flammable Explosions and fire can cause severe burns or death Gasoline and gasoline vapor Gas Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive Gas expands and contracts with dif...

Page 10: ...cut two sides of the carton to remove the generator WHAT COMES IN THE BOX Manual Quick Start Guide 7 Liter Bottle of SAE 10W30 Oil Spark Plug Socket Wrench Wheel Assembly Wrench Wheel Kit Accessories...

Page 11: ...ke 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 INST...

Page 12: ...be removed to add and check oil Oil Drain Bolt Must be removed to drain engine oil Never Flat Wheels For easy portability Fuel Valve Controls the flow of fuel from the gas tank Choke Lever Choke must...

Page 13: ...ine or the spark plug CARB Canister Required for models sold into and used in California Muffler and Spark Arrester Avoid contact until engine is cooled down Spark arrestor prevents sparks from exitin...

Page 14: ...e delivered through the 120 Volt outlet to 30amps 20 Amp Circuit Breaker Each circuit breaker limits the current that can be delivered through the 120 Volt duplex outlets to 20amps Fuel Selector Switc...

Page 15: ...ected to earth ground before operating The generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock due to faulty appliances High Altitude Operation Engine power is reduced the higher you operate above...

Page 16: ...nce on the top line of the chart Then select the rated amperage of the generator on the left side of the chart Where the two meet is the size of the conductor required for the application When using t...

Page 17: ...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 mai...

Page 18: ...tor verify the following The engine is filled with engine oil See Checking Engine Oil The generator is situated in a proper location Location Selection The generator is on a dry surface Weather and Dr...

Page 19: ...r 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...

Page 20: ...oke in OFF position Figure 11 Choke Lever ON 9 Push the engine control switch into the RUN position see Figure 12 Figure 12 Engine Control Switch RUN 10 Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...to malfunction and could result in death or serious injury NOTICE Periodic maintenance intervals vary depending on generator operating conditions Operating the generator under severe conditions such...

Page 23: ...e Figure 19 Figure 19 Remove Screw Holding Spark Arrestor 4 If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear rips tears or large openings in the screen replace the spark arrestor screen NOTE Only use...

Page 24: ...k see Figure 23 below Figure 23 Oil Fill Plug Dipstick 6 Check oil level When checking the engine oil remove the oil fill plug dipstick and wipe it clean Thread the oil fill plug dipstick all the way...

Page 25: ...g Only apply slow but firm squeezing action 6 Rinse in clean water by submerging the air filter elements in fresh water and applying a slow squeezing action CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1 Always operate or mai...

Page 26: ...ark plug boot by firmly pulling the plastic spark plug boot handle directly away from the engine see Figure 28 NOTICE Never apply any side load or move the spark plug laterally when removing the spark...

Page 27: ...ush Rod 2 Feeler Gauge Area 3 Rocker Arm 4 Jam Nut 5 Adjusting Nut Table 3 Standard Valve Lash Intake Valve Exhaust Valve Valve Lash 0 0035 0 0043 in 0 09 0 11 mm 0 0043 0 0051 in 0 11 0 13 mm Bolt To...

Page 28: ...ventilated area where the fumes can come in contact with an ignition source such as a 1 pilot light of a stove water heater clothes dryer or any other gas appliance or 2 spark from an electric applia...

Page 29: ...9 Stale fuel 9 Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel 10 If trying 1 9 above does not solve the problem the cause might be the generator has a fault 10 Take the generator to your nearest authorized se...

Page 30: ...e fuel smell 1 Fuel regulator or fuel hose and fittings not securely sealed 1 Using a soap solution check each connection and tighten as needed 2 Propane fuel regulator vent active 2 The propane fuel...

Page 31: ...50 GENERATOR CORD 50A 120 240V 14 50P TO 14 50R 30211625C 25 GENERATOR CORD 30A 120V L14 30P TO 4X 5 20R 30211650C 50 GENERATOR CORD 30A 120V L14 30P TO 4X 5 20R 30114A GENERATOR PLUG ADAPTER 30A 120V...

Page 32: ...COVER 11 10 6032 5 20R 12 599035 DUAL FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH 13 91343 BOLT M8X16 14 755066 ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY 14 1 599019 CARBON BRUSH 14 2 6188 TERMINAL ASSEMBLY 15 532306 ALTERNATOR END BRACKET 16 96...

Page 33: ...5 53 94204 LOCK WASHER 5 54 539602 GUARD COVER CRANKCASE 55 95020 CARBON CANISTER AND FUEL TANK CONNECTING HOSE 56 91323 BOLT M5X16 57 599037 UPPER COVER 58 599038 LOWER COVER 59 599039 DRIVE SHAFT 6...

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Page 35: ...3 401501 CONNECTING ROD ASSY 14 405501 PISTON PIN 15 241301 PISTON PIN RING 16 400301 CRANKSHAFT 17 402002 CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY 18 240904 CRANKCASE LOCATING PIN 19 96222 CRANKCASE SEAL WASHER 20 404301 C...

Page 36: ...5 GB T6177 2000 54 97552 IGNITER 55 91331 BOLT M6 25 GB T5787 1986 56 404706 221A STARTER ASSEMBLY 56 1 5943 PULL 56 2 5942 221A START PULLER 57 94403 FUEL PIPE CLIP 7 5 58 404001 SPEED REGULATING ARM...

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