Winco WC10000VE - Manual (Page 10)

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installed by a licensed electrician according to all ap-
plicable codes. The electrician will move the critical
circuits to be powered during the outage to the emer-
gency panel. Keep in mind only a limited amount of
amperage is available from the generator set. Some
circuit breakers may still have to be turned off to
prevent an overload on the generator during the initial
start up. See the nameplate on your generator for
the amperage capabilities of your unit.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Failure to properly limit and balance the load ap-
plied to the generator will cause the generator to
produce low voltage and may damage the engine
generator set. It may also cause severe damage to
the loads connected to the generator at that time. Im-
proper loading of the generator set constitutes abuse
and will not be covered by warranty.
ENGINE CARE
If major engine service or repair is required contact
an authorized engine service center. The manufac-
turer of these engines has established an excellent
world-wide engine service organization. Engine ser-
vice is very likely available from a nearby authorized
dealer or distributor. Check the yellow pages of your
local telephone directory under “Engines-Gasoline”
for the closest engine repair center or ask the dealer
from whom you purchased the power plant.
1. Change the oil after the fi rst 5 hours of operation
and yearly or 100 hours thereafter under normal op-
erating conditions. Change engine oil every 25 hours
of operation if the engine is operated under heavy
load, or in high ambient temperatures.
a. Remove oil drain plug at base of the engine and
drain the oil with the engine warm.
b. Replace oil drain plug.
c. Remove oil fi ller plug and refi ll with new oil.
Refer to the table in the engine manual for the
proper grade of oil based on your operating tem
perature.
d. Replace fi ller plug.
2. Checking the Oil Level: The oil level must al-
ways be checked before the engine is started. Take
care to remove any dirt or debris from around the
oil fi ll plug before removing. Be sure the oil level is
maintained. Fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
3. Dual Element Air Filter: Clean and or replace
foam pre-cleaner and air fi lter annually or 100 hours.
Service more often under dusty conditions.
a. Loosen screws and remove cover and air cleaner
assembly from base.
b. Remove foam pre-cleaner by sliding it off the
paper
cartridge.
c. Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and
water
d. Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.
e. Saturate foam pre-cleaner in engine oil. Squeeze
to remove excess oil.
f. Clean Air fi lter using compressed air.
g. Install foam pre-cleaner over air fi lter.
h. Re-install the Air Filter assembly. Reassemble
cover and screw down tight.
Do not use petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, to
attempt to clean the cartridge. They may cause
deterioration of the cartridge. DO NOT OIL CAR-
TRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO
CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.
4. Spark Plug: Clean and reset gap at .030” annu-
ally or 100 hours of operation. Do not blast clean
spark plug. Clean by scraping or wire brushing and
washing with a commercial solvent. Poor spark will
occur if terminal does not fi t fi rmly on spark plug. If
this happens reform the terminal to fi t fi rmly on spark
plug tip.
5. Carbon Canister: Designed to collect, store,
and dispose of fuel vapors created in the fuel tank /
fuel system. Remove and clean or replace the fi lter
on the canister when maintaining your air fi lter. The
canister will last the life of the unit.
GENERATOR CARE
Proper care and maintenance of the generator is
necessary to ensure a long trouble free life.
1. Exercising The Generator - The generator
should be operated every three to four weeks. It
should be operated for a period of time suffi cient to
warm the unit up and to dry out any moisture that
has accumulated in the windings. If left, this mois-
ture can cause corrosion in the winding. Frequent
operation of the engine generator set will also insure
that the set is operating properly should it be needed
in an emergency.
2. Generator Maintenance - Any major genera-
tor service including the installation or replacement
of parts should be performed only by a qualifi ed
electrical service technician. USE ONLY FACTORY
APPROVED REPAIR PARTS.
a. Bearing - The bearing used in these generators
is a heavy duty double sealed ball bearing. They
require no maintenance or lubrication.
b. Receptacles - Quality receptacles have been
utilized. If a receptacle should become cracked
or otherwise damaged, replace it. Using dam-
aged or cracked receptacles can be both dan-