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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
 Specifi 

cations 

   2

 Unit 

Capabilities   4

GUIDE TO PRODUCT SAFETY  

 

3

PREPARING 

THE 

UNIT 

   

 Unpacking 

the 

Unit 

  5

 Unit 

Preparation   5

 Battery 

Installation 

  6

 Basic 

Operation 

   7

WIRING     9
ENGINE 

CARE 

    10

GENERATOR 

CARE 

   11

TROUBLESHOOTING 

   11

WARRANTY INFORMATION 

 

 

12

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_

_________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER_________________________

PURCHASE DATE_________________________

DEALER_________________________________

DEALER PHONE # ________________________

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERATOR MODEL  WT3000H

Surge Watts 

 

3000

Continuous Watts 

2500

Volts 

  120

Amps 

  20.8

Engine 

  Honda 

GX160 

UTVWA2

GENERATOR MODEL  WC5000H

Surge Watts 

 

5000

Continuous Watts 

4500

Volts 

  120/240

Amps 

  37.5 

18.8

Engine 

  Honda 

GX270 

R1VW12

GENERATOR MODEL  WC6000H

Surge Watts 

 

6000

Continuous Watts 

5500

Volts 

  120/240

Amps 

  45.8 

22.9

Engine 

  Honda 

GX340 

RT1VDE2

GENERATOR MODEL  WC6000HE

Surge Watts 

 

6000

Continuous Watts 

5500

Volts 

  120/240

Amps 

  45.8 

22.9

Engine 

  Honda 

GX340 

RT2VWE2

Summary of Contents for WC5000H

Page 1: ...1 1204 00 60706 221 INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS MANUAL INDUSTRIAL PORTABLE WT3000H WC5000H WC6000H WC6000HE WINCO INC 225 S CORDOVA AVE LECENTER MN 56057 507 357 6821 SERVICE DEPT 507 357 6831...

Page 2: ...ARE 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 WARRANTY INFORMATION 12 PROPER USE AND INSTALLATION You must be sure your new engine generator set is Properly serviced before starting Operated in a well ventilated area Pro...

Page 3: ...into the earth 2 FIRE HAZARD Gasoline and other fuels pres ent 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 chil...

Page 4: ...tments will not allow enough free flow of fresh air to reach the engine generator set for cooling and will cause the unit to overheat damaging both the engine and generator Small compartments will als...

Page 5: ...AGE RUNNING THE GENERATOR SET UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGING THE GENERATOR STATOR AS WELL AS THE MO TOR WINDING The heavy surge of current required for starting motors is required for o...

Page 6: ...ric start engines are NEGATIVE GROUND Use extreme caution when connecting the battery Connect the NEGATIVE battery terminal to GROUND For your safety always connect the positive battery cable to the b...

Page 7: ...s turned off This releases the throttle arm allowing the governor to take over and open the throttle The engine will respond and come up to the governed speed 3600 rpm 3 When the electrical load is tu...

Page 8: ...ing fuel from the fuel tank b Start the engine and allow it to run until all the fuel in the carburetor and the fuel lines has been used up and the engine stops c While the engine is warm drain the oi...

Page 9: ...ulating based on engine speed The engine governor will automatically adjust itself to the load No harm to the generator will result if it is operated with no load connected Proper utilization of the r...

Page 10: ...ed to the generator at that time Im proper loading of the generator set constitutes abuse and will not be covered by warranty ENGINE CARE If major engine service or repair is required contact an autho...

Page 11: ...y duty double sealed ball bearing They require no maintenance or lubrication b Receptacles Quality receptacles have been utilized If a receptacle should become cracked or otherwise damaged replace it...

Page 12: ...to 24 months from date of purchase In no event is WINCO liable for incidental or consequential damages Note Some states do not allow limitation on the duration of implied warranty and some states do n...

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