Winco WC10000VE/E - Manual (Page 9)

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STOPPING AND STORAGE
1. Move the on/off switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Before extended storage (over 30 days) certain
precautions must be taken to ensure the fuel doesn’t
deteriorate and clog the fuel system.
Note: The use of a fuel additive, such as Briggs &
Stratton Advanced Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer or
an equivalent will minimize the formation of gum
deposits during storage. The additive may be added
to gasoline in the engines fuel tank or to gasoline in
a storage container.
a. Add the fuel stabilizer to the fuel in the tank and
run the unit for 2 minutes to circulate the
stabilizer throughout the fuel system.
b. If you choose to remove the remaining fuel from
the fuel tank, it must be drained into an approved
container.
c. Start the engine and allow it to run until all the
fuel in the carburetor and the fuel lines has been
used up and the engine stops.
Note: Running the engine to use up the fuel in the
lines and carburetor will still leave a small amount of
fuel in the carburetor. It is best for extended storage
to treat the fuel before draining.
d. While the engine is warm, drain the oil and refill
with fresh oil.
e Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head
fins, blower housing, screen and muffler areas.
f. Store in a clean and dry area.
OPERATING SPEED
The engine-generator must be run at the correct
speed in order to produce the proper electrical volt-
age and frequency.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
The output voltage should be checked to insure
the generator is working properly prior to connecting
a load to the generator. Failure to do so could result
in damage to equipment plugged into the unit and
possible injury to the individual.
All engines have a tendency to slow down when
a load is applied. When the electrical load is con-
nected to the generator, the engine is more heavily
loaded, and as a result the speed drops slightly.
This slight decrease in speed, together with the
voltage drop within the generator itself, results in a
slightly lower voltage when the generator is loaded
to its full capacity than when running no load. The
slight variation in speed also affects the frequency of
the output current. This frequency variation has no
appreciable effect in the operation of motors, lights
and most appliances. However, electronic equip-
ment and clocks will be affected if correct RPM is not
maintained. See Load vs. Output chart.
Although individual units and models vary slightly,
the normal voltage and frequency of the engine-gen-
erator described in this manual are approximately as
follows, under varying loads:
LOAD VS. OUTPUT
Generator
Load
Speed
(RPM)
Frequency
(Hz)
Voltage
None 3690 61.5 125V
Half 3600 60.0 120V
Full 3510 58.5 115V
The speed of the engine was carefully adjusted at
the factory so that the generator produces the proper
voltage and frequency. For normal usage, the speed
setting should not be changed. If the generator
is being run continuously on a very light load, it is
often advisable to lower the operating speed slightly.
Reference “D” below is the speed adjustment for
this engine.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
SPEED ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD ONLY BE
MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECH.
Whenever making any speed adjustments, check
the unit with a voltmeter and a frequency meter
or tachometer and be sure the voltage and speed
are correct.
Lower voltage may damage both the generator and
any load connected to it. Running the engine at ex-
cessively high speeds results in high voltage, which
may significantly shorten the life of appliances being
used.
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