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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions that 

should be followed during installation and main-

tenance of the generator and battery.  Read and 

understand all instructions in the manual before 

starting and operating the generator set.

USING THE MANUAL

Congratulations on your choice of a Winco genera-

tor set.  You have selected a high-quality, precision 

engineered generator set designed and tested to 

give you years of satisfactory service.

To get the best performance from your new engine 

generator set, 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 

 

 

 

2

BASIC INFORMATION

 

Specifications   

 

 

2

SAFETY INFORMATION 

 

 

3

UNIT CAPABILITIES   

 

 

4

PREPARING THE UNIT  

 

 

 

Unpacking the Unit 

 

 

5

 

LP/NG Installation 

 

 

6

 

 

Fuel Line Sizing  

 

7

 

 

Fuel Consumption 

 

7

 

 

Fuel Pressure   

 

7

 

 

Changing Fuel Types   

8

 

Battery Installation 

 

 

9

INITIAL START UP 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Operation  

 

 

10 

 

Manual Starting (Gasoline only)   

10

 

Electric Starting (Gasoline) 

 

10 

 

Electric Starting (LP/NG) 

 

11

 

Stopping & Storage 

 

 

11 

 

Operating Speed 

 

 

12 

CONNECTING THE LOADS 

 

 

12 

 

Wiring   

 

 

 

13

ENGINE CARE  

 

 

 

14

GENERATOR CARE   

 

 

15

TROUBLESHOOTING   

 

 

16

 

CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM   

17 

WARRANTY INFORMATION   

 

18 

PROPER USE AND INSTALLATION

You must be sure your new engine generator set is:

 

* Properly serviced before starting.

 

* Operated in a well ventilated area.

 

* Properly exhausted and gases safely   

 

   dispersed.

 

* Operated only for its designed purposes.

 

* Used only by operators who understand

 

  its operation.

 

* Properly maintained.  

 

COPY YOUR MODEL AND  

SERIAL NUMBER HERE 

No other WINCO generator has the same serial 

number as yours.  It is important that you record 

the number and other vital information here.  If you 

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

us to respond to your needs faster.

MODEL  

HPS9000VE/E

 

SERIAL NUMBER_________________________

PURCHASE DATE_________________________

DEALER_________________________________

DEALER PHONE # ________________________

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERATOR MODEL  HPS9000VE

Surge Watts 

 

9,000

Continuous Watts 

8,000

Volts   

 

120/240

Amps   

 

67/33

Engine   

 

Briggs and Stratton

 

 

 

305447-0003-G1

Generator 

 

Mecc Alte Spa

 

 

 

S20W-110/

 

 

Summary of Contents for Home power HPS9000E

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS MANUAL HPS9000VE E TRI FUEL GENERATOR...

Page 2: ...ging Fuel Types 8 Battery Installation 9 INITIAL START UP Basic Operation 10 Manual Starting Gasoline only 10 Electric Starting Gasoline 10 Electric Starting LP NG 11 Stopping Storage 11 Operating Spe...

Page 3: ...ren 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 onl...

Page 4: ...ere are 3rd party companies making enclosures for generators that have been properly engineered The use of these 3rd party enclosures is acceptable as long as they have been certified and meet current...

Page 5: ...rst time use the dipstick ref A to ensure that you do not over fill the crankcase Reference B shows the full oil level mark on the dipstick Oil is added to the engine by removing the oil fill cap ref...

Page 6: ...in providing the proper vapor fuel supply for your engine This information is only provided to advise you of the engine s requirements and the decisions you must make In no case should this informatio...

Page 7: ...uld cause an inoperative engine or an explosive fuel leak Size of pipe required for generators operating on natural gas LP gas Length of Fuel Line Fuel Line Size less than 25 feet 3 4 inch black pipe...

Page 8: ...ank used will generally depend on how long you want the unit to run without refilling The tank sizes shown below are the smallest recommended tank sizes based on the outside temperature Keep in mind t...

Page 9: ...tric start system using the cables provided CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE These electric start engines are NEGATIVE GROUND Use extreme caution when connecting the battery Connect the NEGATIVE battery termi...

Page 10: ...ef B to the full on position 4 Turn the key to the run position Ref C 5 Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly 6 When the engine starts open the choke gradually 7 The...

Page 11: ...roper oil for the temperature expected b Use only summer blended gasoline Using gaso line left over from winter may cause the unit to vapor lock STOPPING AND STORAGE 1 Move the on off switch to the OF...

Page 12: ...arefully adjusted at the factory so that the generator produces the proper voltage and frequency For normal usage the speed setting should not be changed If the generator is being run continuously on...

Page 13: ...WIRING Plug your tools such as drills saws blowers sump pump and other items to be powered directly into the generator receptacles Before plugging in all the tools and cord sets recheck the rating of...

Page 14: ...o bring it to the proper level See page 5 for proper oil level VanguardEngines com explosive h f equipped are in sition move throttle s colorless poison gas ainting or death or windows are open out oi...

Page 15: ...replace with the same spark plug that came in the engine and check gap before installing Spark plug gap is 0 030 Poor spark will also occur if spark plug wire does not fit firmly on spark plug If thi...

Page 16: ...ged fuel filter Voltage too low Engine speed is too low Generator overloaded Defective stator Defective rotor field Defective Capacitor Circuit Breaker Defective load Trips Defective receptacle Excess...

Page 17: ...17 2210 00 60706 237 CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 18: ...earest WINCO Authorized Service Center or to WINCO Inc at Le Center Minnesota THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY To the extent permitted by law any and all warranties including those of merchantabilit...

Page 19: ...RER S WARRANTY COVERAGE The evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years If any evaporative emission related parts on your equipment are defective the parts will be repaired or repla...

Page 20: ...2210 00 20 60706 237 WINCO INC 225 S CORDOVA AVE LE CENTER MN 56057 507 357 6821 SERVICE DEPT 507 357 6831 www wincogen com...

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