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REV C

60706-220

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

2

SPECIFICATIONS 3

GENERATOR

ENGINE

TESTING POLICY 

3

SAFETY 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS

INTRODUCTION 4

INTENDED USES

RESTRICTED USES

UNIT CAPABILITIES 

5

GENERATOR CONNECTIONS

STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS

LOAD TYPES

PREPARING THE UNIT  

6

UNPACKING

LUBRICATION

GASOLINE

INITIAL START UP 

7

BASIC OPERATION

STARTING HINTS

STOPPING

OPERATING SPEED 

CONNECTING THE LOADS 

8

APPLYING THE LOADS

GROUNDING

WIRING

ENGINE CARE 

9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

CHANGING THE OIL

GENERATOR CARE 

10

EXERCISING THE GENERATOR

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

AIR FILTER

SPARK PLUG

TROUBLESHOOTING 11

CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM 

11

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 

12

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 concerning this unit, it will help us 

to respond to your needs faster.

MODEL __________________________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER _________________________________________ 

PURCHASE DATE _________________________________________

DEALER NAME ___________________________________________

DEALER PHONE # ________________________________________

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.

Summary of Contents for W3000C

Page 1: ...WINCO INC 225 S CORDOVA AVE LE CENTER MN 56057 SALES DEPT 507 357 6821 SERVICE DEPT 507 357 6831 www wincogen com INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS W3000H C GENERATOR MANUAL...

Page 2: ...o respond to your needs faster MODEL __________________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER _________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE _________________________________________...

Page 3: ...word is to be limited to the most extreme situations WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...a hard starting load such as an air compressor it will require more starting current If it is connected to a light load or no load such as a power saw it will require less starting current The exact...

Page 6: ...e proper level will result in serious engine damage When you unpack your engine generator set be sure to remove all the information sheets and manuals from the carton 1 As you receive your unit it is...

Page 7: ...ER A Use the proper oil for the temperature expected B Use only summer blended gasoline Using gasoline left over from winter may cause the unit to vapor lock STOPPING 1 Move the ON OFF lever to the OF...

Page 8: ...ge and may damage the engine generator set It may also cause severe damage to the loads connected to the generator at the time Improper loading of the generator set constitutes abuse and will not be c...

Page 9: ...and conform to the National Electric Code and comply with all state and local codes and regulations Check with local authorities before proceeding WARNING PERSONAL DANGER A fully isolated double pole...

Page 10: ...e corrosion in the winding Frequent operation of the engine generator set will also ensure that the set is operating properly should it be needed in an emergency GENERATOR MAINTENANCE Any major genera...

Page 11: ...efective rotor field Circuit breaker trips Defective load Defective receptacle Voltage too high Engine speed is too high Generator overheating Overloaded Insufficient ventilation No output voltage Sho...

Page 12: ...rranty 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 En...

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