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OPM-152/A

SAFETY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This engine generator set has been designed and 

manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance. Poor 

maintenance, improper or careless use can result in 

potentially deadly hazards; from electrical shock, exhaust 

gas asphyxiation, or fire. Please read all safety instructions 

carefully before installation or use. Keep these instructions 

handy for future reference. Take special note and follow all 

warnings on the unit labels and in the manuals.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING: This product contains crude oil, 

gasoline, diesel fuel and other petroleum 

products, Antifreeze to which can expose you 

to chemicals including toluene and benzene, 

Ethylene glycol (ingested) which are known to the 

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other 

reproductive harm and developmental issues. 

For more information go to www.P65Warning.ca.gov.

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. 

This signal 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 a potentially hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate 
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

1. ELECTRICAL SHOCK -

The output voltage present in this equipment can cause 

fatal electric shock. This equipment must be operated by a 

responsible person.

 

A. Do not allow anyone to operate the generator 

   without 

proper 

instruction.

 

B. Guard against electric shock.

 

C. Avoid contact with live terminals or receptacles.

 

D. Use extreme care if operating this unit in rain or 

   snow.

 

E. Use only three-pronged grounded receptacles and 

   extension 

cords.

 

F. Be sure the unit is properly grounded or your 

   application.

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 approved container, and only in 

      a well ventilated area.

 

F. Follow local codes for closeness to combustible 

   material.

3. DEADLY EXHAUST GAS - 

Exhaust fumes from any gasoline engine contain carbon 

monoxide, an invisible, odorless and deadly gas that must 

be mixed with fresh air.

 

A. Operate only in well ventilated areas.

 

B. Never operate indoors including attached garages

 

C. Never operate the unit in such a way as to allow 

      exhaust gases to seep back into closed rooms (i.e. 

      through windows, walls, floors).

4. NOISE HAZARD - 

Excessive noise is not only tiring, but continual exposure 

can lead to loss of hearing.

 

A. Use hearing protection when working around this 

      equipment for long periods of time.

 

B. Keep your neighbors in mind when using this 

   equipment.

5. CLEANLINESS - 

Keep the generator and surrounding area clean.

 

A. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that create 

      slippery conditions around the unit.

 

B. Remove any rags or other materials that could create 

      a potential fire hazard.

 

C. Carefully clean up any gas or oil spills before starting 

   the 

unit.

6. SERVICING EQUIPMENT -

All service, including the installation or replacement of 

service parts, should be performed only by a qualified 

technician.

 

A. Use only factory approved repair parts.

 

B. Do not work on this equipment when fatigued.

 

C. Never remove the protective guards, covers, or 

      receptacle panels while the engine is running.

 

D. Use extreme caution when working on electrical 

      components. High output voltage from this 

   equipment 

can 

cause 

      serious injury or death.

 

E. Always avoid hot mufflers, exhaust manifolds, and 

      engine parts. They can cause severe burns instantly.

 

F. The use of the engine-generator set must comply 

      with all national, state, and local codes.

Summary of Contents for WL12000HE-04/A

Page 1: ...ever need to contact us concerning this unit it will help us to respond to your needs faster MODEL __________________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________________...

Page 2: ...AVR WIRING 13 GENERATOR CARE 14 EXERCISING THE GENERATOR GENERATOR MAINTENANCE CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 14 WIRING DIAGRAM 15 CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL 16 LIMITED WARRANTY 16 SAVE T...

Page 3: ...IRE 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...

Page 4: ...w 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 also develop hot spots...

Page 5: ...se motors are very hard to start and require 5 to 7 times as much starting current as running current Capacitor motors are easier to start and usually require 2 to 4 times as much starting current as...

Page 6: ...ill with the recommended oil to the upper limit mark on the oil level dipstick Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage This type of damage is not covered by the Distributor s L...

Page 7: ...EGATIVE battery terminal to GROUND For your safety always connect the positive battery cable to the bat terminal first Then connect the negative battery cable to the Bat terminal Make sure all connect...

Page 8: ...Turn the engine switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds release the engine switch and wait at least 10 seconds before oper...

Page 9: ...ngine generator described in this manual are approximately as follows under varying loads LOAD vs OUTPUT Generator Load Speed RPM Frequency Hz Voltage None 3690 61 5 125V Half 3600 60 0 120V Full 3510...

Page 10: ...d 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 p...

Page 11: ...ution panel must be installed by a licensed electrician according to all applicable codes The electrician will move the critical circuits to be powered during the outage to the emergency panel Keep in...

Page 12: ...d by this engine for refuelling With the engine stopped and on a level surface remove the fuel filler cap and check the fuel level Refill the tank if the fuel level is low Never use stale or contamina...

Page 13: ...ug 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 this happens reform the terminal t...

Page 14: ...The high pressure spray could contaminate the fuel system and the generator components 1 Keep the air inlet screen on both the engine and generator free of any dirt or debris to ensure proper cooling...

Page 15: ...15 OPM 152 A WIRING DIAGRAM GND GND GND GND N N N N G3 G3 G3 G3 G2 G2 G2 G2 G1 G1 G1 G1 GND GND N G3 G3 G2 G2 G1 G1 208V 230V 480V...

Page 16: ...nd Purchaser s sole remedy for a failure under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product At WINCO s option material found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use...

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