Westinghouse WGen6000 User Manual

Westinghouse WGen6000 User Manual

6000 running watts | 7500 peak watts
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Gen6000
Portable Generator
6000 Running Watts | 7500 Peak Watts

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Gen6000 Portable Generator 6000 Running Watts | 7500 Peak Watts...
  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    Contact our service team to order altitude kits. FOR YOUR RECORDS: Date of Purchase: Generator Model Number: Purchased from Store/Dealer: Generator Serial Number: HAVE QUESTIONS? Email us at service@wpowereq.com or call 1-855-944-3571 2 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 3: Product Registration

    IMPORTANT: KEEP YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT TO ENSURE TROUBLE-FREE WARRANTY COVERAGE. PRODUCT REGISTRATION To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important you register your Westinghouse generator. You can register your generator by either: 1. Filling in the product registration form below and mailing to:...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Power Cord ......16 WGen6000 Schematic ..... . . 34 Using Extension Cords .
  • Page 5: Safety

    NOTE: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition that should be followed in order for the generator to function in the manner intended. Read Manufacturer’s Instructions Read Safety Messages Before Proceeding Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Westinghouse Portable Power | 5...
  • Page 6: General Safety Rules

    Never use the generator to power medical support equipment. engine misfires often. Always disconnect tools or Always remove any tools or other service equipment used during appliances from the maintenance from the generator before operating. generator before starting. 6 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 7: Safety Labels And Decals

    Made in China/ Fabriqu é en Chine Numéro de contrat MWE Investments LLC Designed in Columbus , Ohio USA principa l de CSA Columbus Ohio 43228 Etats-Unis Co n u à columbus , Ohio,tats-Unis Made in China/ Fabriqu é en Chine Westinghouse Portable Power | 7...
  • Page 8 SAFETY SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS 8 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    WHEEL KIT ACCESSORIES BOX Open the Wheel Kit Accessories box and verify the contents against the list right. If any parts are missing, please locate an authorized Westinghouse Generator dealer at service@wpowereq.com or call 1-855-944-3571. Westinghouse Portable Power | 9...
  • Page 10: Assembly

    3. Install the mounting feet to the frame using the M8 4. Repeat previous steps on other wheel. flange bolts included. 1 - Mounting Foot 2 - Flange Bolts M8 Figure 1 - Assemble Mounting Feet to Frame 10 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    2. Securely tighten the positive (+) battery cable (red and will slowly recharge the battery. boot) to the positive (+) battery post. Make sure boot is over battery post. Westinghouse Portable Power | 11...
  • Page 12: Features

    Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick: Must be removed to add Single Piece Handle: Includes rubber grip. Allows and check oil. you to easily push or pull unit with one hand. Oil Drain Plug: Must be removed to drain engine oil 12 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 13 California. 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. Alternator Cover: Gain access to alternator wiring. Westinghouse Portable Power | 13...
  • Page 14: Control Panel Features

    Ground Terminal: The ground terminal is used to Voltage ground the generator. Frequency in hertz Lifetime run hours Inoperative Main Circuit Breaker: The main circuit breaker controls total output of all outlets to protect the generator. 14 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 15: Operation

    1-855-944-3571 for altitude part kits. could lead to moisture collecting on, in or around the generator. High Altitude Carburetor Kit Part Number: 140545 Dry Surface – Always operate the generator on a dry surface free of any moisture. Westinghouse Portable Power | 15...
  • Page 16: Powercord

    Using Extension Cords Westinghouse Portable Power assumes no responsibility for the content within this table. The use of this table is the responsibility of the user only. This table is intended for reference only. The results produced by using this table are not guaranteed to be correct or applicable in all situations as the type and construction of cords are highly variable.
  • Page 17: Transfer Switch Connections

    Filling the fuel tank with gasoline while TRANSFER SWITCH CONNECTIONS the generator is running can cause The Westinghouse generator is wired with the neutral gasoline to leak and come in contact bonded to ground. If you are connecting your generator...
  • Page 18: Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank

    DO NOT connect 240V loads to a 120V receptacles. DO NOT gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of connect 3-phase loads to the generator. DO NOT connect 50Hz gasoline vapors. loads to the generator. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes before adding load. 18 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 19: Power Output And Demand

    3. The total running power demand of all the devices that will be connected to any one of the generator’s outlets must not exceed the generator’s specified running power output or 3,700 W, whichever is the lesser. Westinghouse Portable Power | 19...
  • Page 20: Starting The Generator

    OFF position (see Figure 13 below). Figure 10 - Cold Start Choke Lever - ON Figure 13 - Cold Start Choke Lever - OFF 20 | Westinghouse Portable Power 8. Plug in electric devices.
  • Page 21: Stopping The Generator

    Always perform maintenance in a well- Allow hot components to cool to ventilated area. Gasoline fuel and fuel the touch prior to performing any vapors are extremely flammable and maintenance procedure. can ignite under certain conditions. Westinghouse Portable Power | 21...
  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule

    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 After First 20 After 50 Hours After 100 Hour Before Every Hours or First...
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Spark Arrestor

    5. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear (rips, tears or large openings in the screen), replace the WARNING spark arrestor screen. NOTE: Only use Westinghouse spark arrestors as replacements. Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from 6.
  • Page 24: Engine Oil Maintenance

    5. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick (see Figure 19 below). 8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct level. See Figure 20. 9. Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick. Figure 19 - Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick 24 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 25: Changing Engine Oil

    6. Rinse in clean water by submerging the air filter of hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or elements in fresh water and applying a slow reclamation facility. squeezing action Westinghouse Portable Power | 25...
  • Page 26: Spark Plug Maintenance

    Never apply any side load or move the spark plug laterally Westinghouse Part Number: 180526 when removing the spark plug. Applying a side load or moving the spark plug laterally may crack and damage the spark plug boot. 26 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 27: Checking And Adjusting Valve Lash

    Valve Lash 0.0035 ± 0.0043 in 0.0043 ± 0.0051 in (0.09 ± 0.11 mm) (0.11 ± 0.13 mm) Bolt Torque 8-12N.m 8-12N.m Westinghouse Portable Power | 27...
  • Page 28: Replacing Battery

    9. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance engine’s cooling fins. on page 26). 10. Move the generator to a clean, dry place for storage. 28 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    RPM. 4. If trying 1-3 above does not solve 4. Take the generator to your nearest authorized service the problem, the cause might be a dealer. fault in the generator Westinghouse Portable Power | 29...
  • Page 30: Exploded And Engine Views

    WGEN6000 EXPLODED VIEW 30 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 31 WGEN6000 EXPLODED VIEW PART NO. Part. Description Part. Description 100601 FRAME 100547 WASHER 100552 ISOLATOR 120508 TOOTH TYPE GASKET Φ5 100551 NUT M10 150512 CARBON TANK 180524 NUT M8 100512 SUPPORT, FRAME 150507 CARB CANISTER CONNECTING PIPE 100515 VIBRATION ISOLATION PAD,SQUARE...
  • Page 32: Wgen6000 Engine View

    SEAL, GOVERNOR ARM SHAFT 190410 SHAFT, GOVERNOR ARM 190409 WASHER, GOVERNOR ARM SHAFT 190408 PIN, LOCK 180507 BOLT DRAIN PLUG 180508 WASHER, DRAIN PLUG 180586 OIL LEVEL SENSOR 130536 BOLT M6X16 180604 DOWEL PIN, CASECOVER 32 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 33 WGEN6000 ENGINE VIEW PART NO. Part. Description Part. Description 190407 PISTON 180810 ROD,PUSH 190406 SCRAPER RING SET, PISTON 180520 SHROUD 190405 ROD ASSEMBLY., CONNECTING 120505 BOLT M6X12 190404 PIN, PISTON 180527 CYLINDER HEAD COVER 180791 CLIP, PISTON 180528 HEADCOVER GASKET...
  • Page 34: Schematics

    WGEN6000 SCHEMATIC WH7500v SCHEMATIC 34 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Unleaded Gasoline, Fuel Type %10 Ethanol or less Fuel Shut Off Manual Fuel Tank Material Steel Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons/Liters) 6.6 gal. (25 L) Gasoline Fuel Gauge Choke type Manual Choke Location Above Air Filter Westinghouse Portable Power | 35...
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