Westinghouse EPA (49 state) WH6500E Manuale Proprietario

OPERATION

STARTING THE GENERATOR

Before starting the generator, review

Safety on page 7.

Before attempting to start the generator, verify the

following:
• The engine is filled with engine oil (see Checking

Engine Oil on page 28).

• The generator is situated in a proper location (see

Location Selection on page 19).

• The generator is on a dry surface (see Weather and

Dry Surface on page 19).

• All loads are disconnected from the generator (see

No Connected Loads on page 19).

• The generator is properly grounded (see Grounding

the Generator on page 19).

DANGER

Never use the generator in a location

that is wet or damp. Never expose the

generator to rain, snow, water spray or

standing water while in use. Protect the

generator from all hazardous weather

conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a

short circuit or other malfunction in the

electrical circuit.
Never operate the generator in an

enclosed area. Engine exhaust

contains carbon monoxide. Only

operate the generator outside and away

from windows, doors and vents.

NOTICE

The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown

switch. If the oil level becomes low, the engine will

shut down and will not start until the oil is filled to the

proper level.
Be sure the engine has the proper oil level before

using. Failure to verify that the engine has the proper

oil level could result in engine damage.
Disconnect all loads from the generator before

starting. Failure to verify all loads are disconnected

prior to starting the generator could result in damage

to the connected appliances.

Manually Starting a Generator

OTE:

This procedure can also be used on an

electric start generator.

1. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see

Figure 16).

Figure 16 – Breakers

1 - 240/120V Main

Circuit Breaker

Operating

Position

2 - 240/120V Main

Circuit Breaker

Tripped Position

3 - 120V Circuit

Breaker

Operating

Position

4 - 120V Circuit

Breaker Tripped

Position