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USER MANUAL

WH

7500

v

Portable Generator

6000 Running Watts | 7500 Peak Watts

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Summary of Contents for WH7500v

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL WH7500v Portable Generator 6000 Running Watts 7500 Peak Watts ...

Page 2: ... the generator Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to be seriously hurt or killed California Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm California Proposition 65 Warning Certain components in this product and its related acce...

Page 3: ...TRATION FORM PERSONAL INFORMATION GENERATOR INFORMATION First Name ________________________________________ Model Number ______________________________________ Last Name ________________________________________ Serial Number _______________________________________ Street Address ____________________________________ Date Purchased _____________________________________ Street Address _______________...

Page 4: ...titude Kit Part Number 15 Power Cord 16 Using Extension Cords 16 Using Westinghouse Power Cord 16 Transfer Switch Connections 17 Engine Fluids and Fuel 17 Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank 18 Starting the Generator 19 Stopping the Generator 20 Normal Operation 20 During an Emergency 20 MAINTENANCE 20 Maintenance Schedule 21 Engine Oil Maintenance 22 Engine Oil Specification 22 Checking Engine Oil 2...

Page 5: ...lerts symbol DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the generator personal propert...

Page 6: ...ever remove the fuel cap with the engine running Never refuel the generator while the engine is running Always turn engine off and allow the generator to cool before refueling Only fill fuel tank with gasoline Keep sparks open flames or any other forms of ignition such as match cigarette static electric source away when refueling Never overfill the fuel tank Leave room for fuel to expand Overfilli...

Page 7: ...Ohio tats Unis MWE Investments LLC Columbus Ohio 43228 Etats Unis Part N0 Numéro de pièc e Designed in Columbus Ohio USA SAFETY SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS 4 1 1 3 4 2 Made in China Fabriqu é en Chine MWE Investments LLC Columbus Ohio 43228 USA Con u à columbus Ohio tats Unis MWE Investments LLC Columbus Ohio 43228 Etats Unis Part N0 Numéro de pièc e Designed in Columbus Ohio USA 4 2 5 5 3 ...

Page 8: ...8 Westinghouse Portable Power SAFETY SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS 8 7 10 8 9 6 6 7 5 10 9 ...

Page 9: ...ack top flaps to reveal the manual 3 Remove the Wheel Kit Accessories cardboard box 4 Carefully cut two sides of the carton to remove the generator WHAT COMES IN THE BOX Manual Quick Start Guide Maintenance Schedule 1 1 Liter Bottle of SAE 10W30 Oil 1 Spark Plug Socket Wrench 1 Wheel Kit Accessories Box Funnel 1 WHEEL KIT ACCESSORIES BOX Open the Wheel Kit Accessories box and verify the contents a...

Page 10: ...embled the wheel kit is not intended for on road use The wheel kit is designed for use on this generator only INSTALLING FEET TO FRAME 1 Place generator on a flat surface 2 Place a piece of cardboard or other soft material to tip the generator onto to protect the frame paint and prevent the generator from sliding Tip the generator onto the side 3 Install the mounting foot to the frame using M8 fla...

Page 11: ...battery cable black boot to the positive post on the battery NEVER connect the positive battery cable red boot to the negative post on the battery NEVER touch both battery posts simultaneously NEVER place a metal tool across both battery posts ALWAYS use insulated or nonconducting tools when installing the battery 1 Secure the positive battery cable red boot tightly to the positive battery post Ma...

Page 12: ...t breakers and outlets Oil Fill Plug Dipstick Must be removed to add and check oil Oil Drain Plug Must be removed to drain engine oil FEATURES Never Flat Wheels For easy portability Fuel Shut off Valve Controls the flow of fuel to the engine Manual Choke Choke must be set manually by adjusting choke lever Single Piece Handle Includes rubber grip Allows you to easily push or pull unit with one hand...

Page 13: ...el Spark Plug Boot Wire Must be removed when servicing the engine or the spark plug Muffler and Spark Arrester Avoid contact until engine is cooled down Spark arrestor prevents sparks from exiting the muffler It must be removed for servicing FEATURES 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...inal The ground terminal is used to ground the generator Electric Start Switch Hold in Start until engine starts Make sure to manually open choke prior to starting Hour Meter Displays how many hours the generator has been run when under load 120 Volt 20 Amp Duplex GFCI Outlets NEMA 5 20R Each outlet is capable of carrying a maximum of 20 amps on a single receptacle or a combination of both recepta...

Page 15: ...NING Be sure the generator is properly connected to earth ground before operating The generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock due to faulty appliances High Altitude Operation Engine power is reduced the higher you operate above sea level Output will be reduced approximately 3 5 for every 1000ft of increased altitude from sea level This is a natural occurrence and cannot be adjusted ...

Page 16: ...ppliance on the top line of the chart Then select the rated amperage of the generator on the left side of the chart Where the two meet is the size of the conductor required for the application The WCG25 power cord is connected to the generator at the 120 240 plug The opposite end of the power cord is a fan tail receptacle with 2 green receptacles and 2 red receptacles Each receptacle is rated at 1...

Page 17: ...he generator for the first time See Checking Engine Oil and Adding Engine Oil on page 22 for instructions on checking engine oil level and the procedure for adding engine oil NOTICE The engine does not contain engine oil as shipped Attempting to start the engine can damage engine components The owner of the generator is responsible to ensure the proper oil level is maintained during the operation ...

Page 18: ... Before attempting to start the generator verify the following The engine is filled with engine oil See Checking Engine Oil on page 22 The generator is situated in a proper location Location Selection on page 15 The generator is on a dry surface Weather and Dry Surface on page 15 All loads are disconnected from the generator No Connected Loads on page 15 The generator is properly grounded the Gene...

Page 19: ...he engine control switch once the engine starts could result in damage to the generator Never push the engine control switch to the START position while the engine is running this could damage the generator Note If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds release the engine control switch Let the generator sit idle for 15 seconds and then repeat step 8 If the cranking speed drops after each unsuc...

Page 20: ...oil fill plug dipstick while the engine is hot can cause extremely hot oil to spray out of the crankcase and can severely burn skin Allow engine oil to cool for several minutes before removing the oil fill plug dipstick Always perform maintenance in a well ventilated area Gasoline fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flammable and can ignite under certain conditions WARNING Avoid accidentally starti...

Page 21: ...y Year Engine Oil Check Level Change Change Cooling Features Check Clean Air Filter Check Clean Replace Spark Plug Check Clean Replace Spark Arrestor Check Clean Service more frequently if operating in dry and dusty conditions TABLE 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AUTHORIZED WESTINGHOUSE SERVICE DEALER PERFORMED Maintenance Item Before Every Use After First 20 Hours or First Month of Use After 50 Hours of ...

Page 22: ...pstick 5 Remove oil fill plug dipstick see Figure 15 below Figure 15 Oil Fill Plug Dipstick 6 Check oil level When checking the engine oil remove the oil fill plug dipstick and wipe it clean Thread the oil fill plug dipstick all the way back in and then remove and check the oil level on the oil fill plug dipstick Acceptable Oil Level Oil is visible on the crosshatches between the H and L lines on ...

Page 23: ...al authorities or reclamation facility AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE WARNING Never use gasoline or other flammable solvents to clean the air filter Use only household detergent soap to clean the air filter Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of use or 3 months frequency should be increased if generator is operated in a dusty environment 1 Turn off the generator and...

Page 24: ...e the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the plastic spark plug boot handle directly away from the engine see Figure 20 NOTICE Never apply any side load or move the spark plug laterally when removing the spark plug Applying a side load or moving the spark plug laterally may crack and damage the spark plug boot Figure 20 Remove Spark Plug Boot 4 Clean area around the spark plug 5 Using the 13 16 spa...

Page 25: ...mp rag to clean all remaining surfaces TESTING GFCI OUTLETS 1 Start the generator and allow it to warm up 2 Press the test button on the GFCI outlet MAINTENANCE Test Button Reset Button CHECKING AND ADJUSTING VALVE LASH CAUTION Checking and adjusting valve lash must be done when the engine is cold 1 Remove the rocker arm cover and carefully remove the gasket If the gasket is torn or damaged it mus...

Page 26: ...th fuel in the tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated area where the fumes can come in contact with an ignition source such as a 1 pilot light of a stove water heater clothes dryer or any other gas appliance or 2 spark from an electric appliance NOTICE Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad causing gum varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel lines fuel passages and the engine This corro...

Page 27: ... page 23 10 Dirty plugged spark arrestor 10 Check and clean the spark arrestor 11 Stale fuel 11 Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel see page 18 12 If trying 1 11 above does not solve the problem the cause might be the generator has a fault 12 Take the generator to your nearest authorized service dealer TROUBLESHOOTING Generator suddenly stops running 1 Generator is out of fuel 1 Check fuel leve...

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Page 29: ... M6X165 19 120537 M5X12 20 120523 AVR 21 120519 Alternator Cover 22 110501 Gasket 23 110502 Spring Washer 24 110517 Muffler 25 150500 Fuel Tank 25 1 150506 Fuel Strainer 26 120536 M6X25 27 150501 M6 Washer 28 120507 Ground Strap 29 120508 M8 Washer 30 150505 Fuel Tank Cap 31 150502 Fuel Valve 32 100547 Washer 33 100548 M6 Nut 34 100530 Bracket 35 100512 Foot Bracket 36 100515 Rubber Pad 37 100518 ...

Page 30: ...rm 12 100548 M6 Nut 13 180511 Gasket 14 180513 Cylinder Head Gasket 15 180520 Heat Shield 16 120505 M6X12 17 180521 Exhaust Pipe 18 180524 M8 Nut 19 180592 Flywheel Assy 20 180502 Engine Cooling Fan 21 180501 Starter Cup 22 180500 Crankshaft Nut 23 180584 Ignition Coil Assy 24 100518 M6X25 25 140502 Spacer 26 140501 Gasket 27 140550 Gasket 28 180516 Govenor Linkage 29 180517 Throttle Spring 30 170...

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