Winco WL12000HE-03/A Installation & Operator's Manual

Winco WL12000HE-03/A Installation & Operator's Manual

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WL12000HE-03/A
GENERATOR
INSTALLATION & OPERATORS
MANUAL
COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE
No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours.
If you should ever need to contact us concerning this unit, it will
help us to respond to your needs faster.
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  • Page 1 MANUAL COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. If you should ever need to contact us concerning this unit, it will help us to respond to your needs faster.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this manual. OIL ALERT SYSTEM The warranty listed in the manual describes what you can GASOLINE expect from WINCO should you need service assistance in BATTERY INSTALLATION the future. BATTERY CHARGING OPTIONAL DOLLY KIT...
  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY B. Keep fuel containers out of reach of children. C. Do not smoke or use open flame near the generator IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS set or fuel tank. This engine generator set has been designed and D. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its proper manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    TESTING POLICY GENERATOR Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it is fully checked for performance. The generator is loaded to its Model WL12000HE-03/A full capacity, and the voltage, current, and frequency are Surge Watts 12,000 carefully checked. Continuous Watts...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTENDED USES This engine generator set has been designed primarily for portable heavy duty commercial use. Both 120 volt and 240 volt receptacles are provided in the control panel to plug in your loads (lights, portable tools, and small appliances). These units are dual wound generators, therefore the 120 volt loads must be equally split with 1/2 of the rated capacity available on each of the two 120 volt circuits.
  • Page 6: Unit Capabilities

    UNIT CAPABILITIES CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Running the generator set under these conditions may result in damage to the generator stator as well as the GENERATOR CONNECTIONS motor winding. The heavy surge of current required for starting motors WL12000HE: 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are is required for only an instant.
  • Page 7: Preparing The Unit

    We suggest you take used oil in a sealed synthetic 5W-30 for starting/operating temperatures between 5°F container to your local recycling center or service station for refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the ( 15°C) and 13°F ( 25°C). Other viscosities shown in the chart -...
  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    The use of fuel additives, such as Sta-Bil, or an equivalent Lead acid batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas when will minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits. If a unit charging. Keep sparks, flames, and burning cigarettes away has been out of operation for an extended period of time, from the battery.
  • Page 9: Initial Start Up

    SWITCH here. Operate the starter. INITIAL START UP more than 5 seconds and wait at least 10 seconds Turn the engine switch to the START before operating the starter again. Repeat cycle if position, and hold it there until the engine starts.
  • Page 10 NOTE: Running the engine to use up the fuel in the lines Reference “D” in the following image is the speed and carburetor will still leave a small amount of fuel in adjustment for this engine. carburetor. It is best extended storage to treat the fuel before draining.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Loads

    Your WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded neutral. You can safely use this generator without external grounding as long as all loads are powered through the APPLYING THE LOADS receptacle panel.
  • Page 12 appliances and tools to be plugged directly into them. Please note that the 3-wire 240 Volt receptacle(s) on these units are designed to power only 240 Volt tools. There are two hot leads and a ground wire, but no neutral connection, in the 3-wire 240Volt receptacle. A 4-wire receptacle (two hot, one ground, and one neutral) has been provided on the control panel for use in temporary power applications requiring 120/240...
  • Page 13: Yourgen

    Although individual units and models vary slightly, the normal voltage and frequency of the engine-generator described in this manual are approximately as follows, The WINCO YourGen meter allows you to see useful under varying loads: information about your generator from the front panel LOAD vs.
  • Page 14 Hours - Alarms - This displays the total running hours of the generator set. The display will start blinking and toggle to the first When the generator is turned off, the hours will remain parameter that is out of specification. The panel will remain displayed.
  • Page 15: Engine Care

    Operate outside, away from open windows or doors. Pump octane rating 86 or higher - Burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a research octane rating of 91 -...
  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    remove the cover. Remove the wing nut from the paper filter element. Remove the paper filter element and foam filter element from CKET the air cleaner case. A. Unsnap the air cleaner cover latches and remove the cover. seal of the new oil Remove the foam filter element from the paper filter element.
  • Page 17: Generator Care

    GENERATOR CARE Proper care and maintenance of the generator is necessary to ensure a long trouble free life. 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.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Table

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Possible Causes Won’t start Low oil level Fouled spark plug Out of fuel Start switch in OFF position Fuel Valve turned off Plugged fuel filter Blown fuse in key switch Voltage too low Engine speed is too low Generator overloaded Defective stator Defective rotor (field)
  • Page 19: Control Panel Wiring Diagram

    CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM OPM-139 REV B...
  • Page 20: 24 Month Limited 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.

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