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b.  Remove the nut (Ref “D”) and the retainer. 

  (Ref “E”)

 

c.  Remove the air filter. (Ref “F”)

d.  Remove the pre-cleaner (Ref “G”) from the air  

  filter.

e.  To loosen debris, gently tap the air filter on a   

  hard surface. If the air filter is excessively dirty,  

  replace with a new filter.

Notice

: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to 

clean the filter.  Pressurized air can damage the filter 

and solvents will dissolve the filter.

f.  Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and   

  water.  Then allow it to thoroughly air dry.     

 

DO NOT 

oil the pre-cleaner.

g.  Install foam pre-cleaner to the air filter.

h.  Install the air filter and secure with retainer and  

  nut   

I  Install and secure the cover.

4.  

Spark Plug

: Replace annually or every 100 hours 

of operation.  Always 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 this happens, reform the terminal to fit 

firmly on spark plug tip.

5.  

Carbon Canister:  

Designed to collect, store, and 

dispose of fuel vapors created in the fuel tank / fuel 

system.  The canister should last the life of the unit as 

long as it stays dry.

GENERATOR CARE

Proper care and maintenance of the generator is 

necessary to ensure a long trouble free life.

1.  

Exercising The Generator

 - The generator 

should be operated every three to four weeks.  It 

should be operated for a period of time sufficient to 

warm the unit up and to dry out any moisture that has 

accumulated in the windings.  If left, this moisture can 

cause corrosion in the winding.  Frequent operation 

of the engine generator set will also insure that the 

set is operating properly should it be needed in an 

emergency.

.  

Generator Maintenance

 - Any major genera-

tor service, including the installation or replacement 

of parts, should be performed only by a qualified 

electrical service technician.  

USE ONLY FACTORY 

APPROVED REPAIR PARTS

.

a.  Bearing - The bearing used in these generators  

  is a heavy 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.  Using dam-   

  aged or cracked receptacles can be both dan- 

  gerous to the operator and destructive to the  

  equipment.

CLEANING

Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush.  DO 

NOT use high pressure spray to clean either the 

engine or the generator.  This 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 insure proper 

cooling.  At least yearly, remove the blower housing 

on the engine and clean the chaff and dirt out of the 

engine cooling fins and flywheel.  Clean more often 

if necessary.  Failure to keep these 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.

Summary of Contents for WL18000VE

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS MANUAL INDUSTRIAL PORTABLE WL18000VE N WINCO INC 225 S CORDOVA AVE LE CENTER MN 56057 507 357 6821 SERVICE DEPT 507 357 6831 www wincogen com ...

Page 2: ...eparation 5 Battery Installation 6 Basic Operation 7 INITIAL START UP 7 Electric Starting 8 Stopping Storage 9 Operating Speed 9 CONNECTING THE LOADS 9 Wiring 10 ENGINE CARE 11 GENERATOR CARE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM 14 WARRANTY INFORMATION 15 PROPER USE AND INSTALLATION You must be sure your new engine generator set is Properly serviced before starting Operated in a well...

Page 3: ...dren 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 mon...

Page 4: ...are third party companies making enclosures for generators that have been properly engineered The use of these third party enclosures is acceptable as long as they have been certified and meet current code DO NOT attempt to operate at 50 cycles These units are designed and governed to operate at 60 cycles only UNIT CAPABILITIES GENERATOR CONNECTIONS WL180000VE 120 volt and 240 volt receptacles are...

Page 5: ...en filling the crankcase the first 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 C and adding oil at this point After filling the crankcase to the proper level be sure you properly tighten the oil fill cap NOTE This engine generator must be on a leve...

Page 6: ...ll not burn properly The use of fuel additives such as STA BIL or an equivalent will minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits If a unit has been out of operation for an extended period of time it is best to drain old fuel from the engine and replace with fresh fuel before attempting to start See the engine manual for special instruction for operating this unit at over 5000 feet BATTERY INSTALLA...

Page 7: ... before operating the generator Failure to properly restrict unit movement will allow the unit to move causing damage to the unit drop cords or loads OIL ALERT SYSTEM This WINCO Industrial generator is equipped stan dard with low oil shutdown systems The Briggs and Stratton engine uses an oil pressure switch system This low oil warning system will automatically stop the engine before the oil level...

Page 8: ...an approved container c 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 Note Running the engine to use up the fuel in the lines and carburetor will still leave a small amount of fuel in the carburetor It is best for extended storage to treat the fuel before draining d While the engine is warm drain the oil and refil...

Page 9: ...o circu late throughout the engine A short warm up time will permit the engine to work more efficiently when the load is applied and will reduce the wear in the engine extending its life Receptacles have been provided to allow loads to be connected to the generator The loads should be added one at a time If a large motor is being started or multiple motors are being started they should be started ...

Page 10: ...e are two hot leads and a ground wire but no neutral connection in the 3 wire 240 volt receptacle A 4 wire receptacle two hot one ground and one neutral has been provided on the control panel for use in temporary power ap plications requiring 120 240 volt power Consult a licensed electrician for wiring the TemPower plug and connecting it as temporary service To connect these units directly to an u...

Page 11: ...e oil level is maintained Fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick 3 Dual Element Air Filter Clean and or replace foam pre cleaner and air filter annually or every 100 hours Service more often under dusty conditions WARNING EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Never start or run the engine with the air filter re moved a Loosen snaps Ref A and remove cover Ref B VanguardEngines com sengaged osition Figure 4 Operate the e...

Page 12: ...ry out any moisture that has accumulated in the windings If left this moisture can cause corrosion in the winding Frequent operation of the engine generator set will also insure that the set is operating properly should it be needed in an emergency 2 Generator Maintenance Any major genera tor service including the installation or replacement of parts should be performed only by a qualified electri...

Page 13: ...Defective receptacle No residual magnetism in generator Defective stator Defective rotor field Shorted capacitor Shorted diodes on rotor GFCI Receptacle tripped GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Generator manufacturer MECC Alte Spa Generator model number S20F 230A Part number 16428 002 Rotor resistance 8 04 Ohms Stator resistance 0 056 Ohms Cap winding resistance 0 41Ohms Capacitors 2 35 mF 1 31 5 mF Capac...

Page 14: ...3110 00 14 60706 239 CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 15: ...t 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 merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited 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 dur...

Page 16: ...URER 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 replaced by WINCO OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the generator owner you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manuals WINCO recommends that you retain a...

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