Starting your generator
These instructions will assist you with starting your Westinghouse portable generator for the first time.
Install the legs
Attach both legs to the bottom of the generator frame using the included nuts, bolts, and wrench.
Install the wheels
Prop up the opposite side of the generator, slide each axle through the wheel then through the washer, mount it to the frame, and secure it with the included hitch pin.
Connect the battery
Remove the cable tie near the battery compartment and connect the battery cables together.
Add oil
Move the generator outdoors, remove the yellow oil dipstick cap, and slowly add the included oil using the funnel without overfilling.
Which fuel are you using?
Choose your fuel source.
Set the fuel dial to gasoline
Turn the fuel switch to gasoline. Make sure the gas is a minimum of 87 octane.
Add gasoline
Unscrew and remove the gas cap and slowly add fresh gasoline, be careful not to overfill the tank.
Open the fuel valve
Open the fuel valve
Set the fuel dial to propane
Turn the fuel switch to propane.
Connect the hose to the tank
Connect the included LPG propane hose to the propane tank (sold separately) and hand tighten.
Connect the hose to the generator
Connect the threaded end to the propane inlet and hand tighten.
Open the propane valve
Very slowly open the valve on the propane tank to prevent air locking the regulator.
Set the fuel dial to natural gas
Turn the fuel switch to natural gas.
Check your gas supply
Confirm with a licensed plumber or your gas company that your natural gas supply meets the pressure and flow requirements in your owner’s manual. An existing gas grill connection may not supply enough flow of gas to run your generator.
Connect the hose to the supply line
Connect the threaded end of the natural gas hose (sold separately) to your natural gas supply line.
Thread on the quick connect
Thread on the natural gas quick connect nozzle that comes with the natural gas hose (Natural gas hose sold separately).
Connect the hose to the generator
Connect the quick connect side of the natural gas hose to the inlet adaptor. (Natural gas hose sold separately).
Open the supply valve
Very slowly open the valve on the natural gas supply line to prevent air locking the regulator.
Turn on the battery switch
Press the battery switch to the ON position.
Start the generator
For push-button start, press and hold the engine START button for two seconds.
Connect your loads
Once the generator is running, plug your loads into the control panel outlets, then switch the circuit breakers ON.
Break-in period
For the first five hours of operation, use no more than half of your generator’s rated running power, and vary the load occasionally. Use the supplied oil until the first recommended oil change. Do not use full synthetic oil during break-in.
Shut down the generator
When you’re finished, turn the battery switch off and close any open propane or natural gas supply valves.
Help
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in this panel. The 3D generator shows each step as you go,
with a short spoken explanation.
- Next Step
- Go to the next step. You can skip ahead at any time.
- Previous Step
- Return to the previous step.
- Restart
- Start the current guide over from the beginning.
- Menu
- Switch between Startup Guide, Troubleshooting and Help. On a phone, tap ☰ at the top right.
- 3D view
- Drag to turn the generator. Scroll or pinch to zoom. Some close-up steps stay fixed.
- Sound
- Turn your volume up to hear the narration.
Safety: this guide does not replace the owner’s manual
or the labels on your generator. Never run a generator indoors or in a garage.
Still need help? Visit
westinghouse.com/support.
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Which fuel are you using?
We’ll show the checks for that fuel, then move to ignition
and battery if needed.
Fuel checks
Is there fuel in the tank?
Confirm the gasoline supply before continuing. The camera
shows the tank and fuel-cap location.
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Fuel checks
Restore the fuel supply.
Use the correct fuel and the refueling instructions in your
model’s owner’s manual. Then retry the approved starting procedure.
This view identifies the fuel tank. It is not a refueling
demonstration. Follow the manual’s engine-off and cooling
requirements.
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