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REV C

OPM-118

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

2

TESTING POLICY 

2

SPECIFICATIONS 3

GENERATOR

ENGINE

SAFETY INFORMATION 

3

ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS

INTRODUCTION 4

INTENDED USES

RESTRICTED USES

UNIT CAPABILITIES 

4

GENERATOR CONNECTIONS

STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS

PREPARING THE UNIT  

5

UNPACKING

LUBRICATION

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

OIL ALERT SYSTEM

GASOLINE

BASIC OPERATION

LIFTING EYE INSTALLATION

OPTIONAL DOLLY KIT

INITIAL START UP 

6

STARTING HINTS

STOPPING AND STORING

OPERATING SPEED

CONNECTING THE LOADS 

8

APPLYING THE LOADS

GROUNDING

WIRING

ENGINE CARE 

9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

CHANGING THE OIL

DUAL ELEMENT AIR FILTER

SEDIMENT CUP

SPARK PLUG

CARBON CANISTER

GENERATOR CARE 

10

EXERCISING THE GENERATOR

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

TROUBLESHOOTING 11

RECPTACLE PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM 

11

24 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 

12

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions that should be followed 

during installation and maintenance of the generator. Read and 

understand all instructions in the manual before starting and operating 

the generator.

USING THIS MANUAL

Congratulations on your choice of a WINCO generator. You have 

selected a high-quality, precision-engineered generator designed and 

tested to give you years of satisfactory service.

To get the best performance from your new generator, it is important 

that you carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this 

manual.

Should you experience a problem please follow the “Troubleshooting 

Tables” near the end of this manual. The warranty listed in the manual 

describes what you can expect from WINCO should you need service 

assistance in the future.

COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE

No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. 

If you should ever need to contact us on this unit, it will help us to 

respond to your needs faster.

MODEL __________________________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER _________________________________________ 

PURCHASE DATE _________________________________________

DEALER NAME ___________________________________________

DEALER PHONE # ________________________________________

Summary of Contents for DP5000/T

Page 1: ...TORS DP5000 T GENERATOR MANUAL 5 9 6 216 5 9 51 6 5 37 21 7 33 3 25 1 6 0 5 5 029 6 0 5 5 37 21 47 2 7 66 0 6 5 6 5 51 1 7 27 685 6 1 2 3257 0 167 7 21 5 2 86 2876 3 6 6 5 1 21 27 685 6 1 335 7 7 3 7 7 7 5 1 02 3 57 6 0 7 6 5 1 217 16 35235 7 5 1 250 7 21 21 1 72 1 2 81 87 25 86 6 352 7 0 61 216 1 1 352 5 72 5 1 0 1 8 5 RI 5 ...

Page 2: ...tenance of the generator Read and understand all instructions in the manual before starting and operating the generator USING THIS MANUAL Congratulations on your choice of a WINCO generator You have selected a high quality precision engineered generator designed and tested to give you years of satisfactory service To get the best performance from your new generator it is important that you careful...

Page 3: ...RT2VMT2 Code GCBGT Spark Plugs BPR5ES NGK Air Filter 17211 899 000 Spark Plug Gap 0 030 in Intake Valve Clearance 0 006 0 0008 in Exhaust Valve Clearance 0 008 0 0008 in Oil Capacity 38 4 oz 1 2 qts TESTING POLICY Before any generator is shipped from the factory it is fully checked for performance The generator is loaded to its full capacity and the voltage current and frequency are carefully chec...

Page 4: ...arth 2 FIRE HAZARD Gasoline and other fuels present a hazard of possible explosion and or fire A Do not refuel when the engine is running or hot B Keep fuel containers out of reach of children C Do not smoke or use open flame near the generator set or fuel tank D Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its proper use Fire extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are appropriate E Store fuel only in an app...

Page 5: ... may cause excessive vibration and damage to the engine generator set DO NOT operate and or store the unit outside during inclement weather without adequate protection from the elements Failure to do so will damage the unit DO NOT install and operate this generator in a small compartment i e generator compartments of vehicles motor homes or travel trailers These compartments will not allow enough ...

Page 6: ... EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Running the generator set under these conditions may result in damage to the generator stator as well as the motor winding The heavy surge of current required for starting motors is required for only an instant The generator will not be damaged if it can bring the motor up to speed in a few seconds of time If difficulty is experienced in starting motors turn all other electrical ...

Page 7: ...utomatically stop the engine before the oil level reaches critical danger point This feature is designed to prevent costly repairs and downtime CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Allowing the engine to shutdown repeatedly on low oil level may cause excessive wear which can be cumulative GASOLINE When using gasoline always use fresh clean unleaded fuel The engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline ...

Page 8: ...eturn it gently to prevent damage to the starter 7 If the choke rod has been moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up 8 The engine should promptly come up to operating speed CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Never permit the choke to remain on after the engine has run for a short time It is not necessary to choke the engine when it is wa...

Page 9: ...le effect in the operation of motors lights and most appliances However electronic equipment and clocks will be affected if correct RPM is not maintained See Load vs Output chart Although individual units and models vary slightly the normal voltage and frequency of the engine generator described in this manual are approximately as follows under varying loads LOAD vs OUTPUT Generator Load Speed RPM...

Page 10: ...pplication dependent Carefully evaluate your planned use of your generator to understand which grounding you require If you are not sure what to do contact a competent professional to assist you The NFPA 70 250 34 35 are good technical references STANDARD PORTABLE GENERATOR Your WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded neutral You can safely use this generator without external grounding as lon...

Page 11: ...ding to all applicable codes The electrician will move the critical circuits to be powered during the outage to the emergency panel Keep in mind only a limited amount of amperage is available from the generator set Some circuit breakers may still have to be turned off to prevent an overload on the generator during the initial start up See the nameplate on your generator for the amperage capabiliti...

Page 12: ... quarts of oil if it is completely drained Use caution when refilling the engine as some residual oil may have remained in the engine Always use the dipstick when filling the engine with oil to prevent overfilling 6 After warming up the engine recheck the oil level and refill as necessary to bring it to the proper level DUAL ELEMENT AIR FILTER Check maintenance schedule for recommended service per...

Page 13: ...ese areas clean may cause overheating and permanent damage to the unit 2 Periodically clean muffler area to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris to prevent a fire 3 On engine mufflers equipped with spark arresters the spark arrester must be removed every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged 1 Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips remove the air cleaner cover and remove the ...

Page 14: ...efective capacitor Circuit breaker trips Defective load Defective receptacle Excessive load Problem Possible Causes Voltage too high Engine speed is too high Generator overheating Overloaded Insufficient ventilation No output voltage Short in load disconnect Tripped or defective circuit breaker Broken or loose wire Defective receptacle No residual magnetism in generator Defective stator Defective ...

Page 15: ...15 REV C OPM 118 RECEPTACLE PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM GND TIME METER ...

Page 16: ...ce consumables or labor This warranty does not cover travel time mileage or labor for removal or re installation of WINCO product from its application Normal wear and tear Costs of rental equipment WINCO does not warrant engines Engines are covered exclusively by the warranties of their respective manufacturers WINCO does not warrant component parts that are warranted by their respective manufactu...

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