Winco WL18000VE/N - Manual (Page 7)

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WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY
Lead acid batteries produce explosive hydro-
gen gas when charging. Keep sparks, flames, and
burning cigarettes away from the battery. Ventilate
the area when charging or using the battery in an
enclosed space. Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric
acid, which causes severe burns. If acid contacts
eyes, skin or clothing, flush well with water. For con-
tact with eyes, get immediate medical attention.
BATTERY CHARGING
Units equipped with electric start have a small fly-
wheel charger built into the engine flywheel assem-
bly for recharging the starting battery. This flywheel
charger generates a small AC current that passes
through a diode assembly to produce a DC charg-
ing current of about 1 to 3 AMPS. This circuit is not
designed to be used as a battery charging circuit to
recharge dead batteries.
4 WHEEL DOLLY KIT (OPTIONAL)
The WL18000 is available with an optional 4 wheel
dolly kit. The dolly kit comes with instructions and
parts list. After installing the dolly kit, file the instruc-
tions and parts list in the back of this manual for
future reference.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
This is a four wheel dolly kit be sure to chock the
wheels properly before operating the generator.
Failure to properly restrict unit movement will allow
the unit to move causing damage to the unit, drop
cords or loads.
OIL ALERT SYSTEM
This WINCO Industrial generator is equipped stan-
dard with low oil shutdown systems. The Briggs and
Stratton engine uses an oil pressure switch system.
This low oil warning system will automatically stop
the engine before the oil level reaches a critical dan-
ger point. This feature is designed to prevent costly
repairs and downtime.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Allowing the engine to shutdown repeatedly on
low oil level may cause excessive wear which can be
cumulative.
INITIAL START UP
The throttle control on these generators is preset
and locked to operate at 3600 RPM (nominal) with
no load speed set at 3690 RPM. Only a trained
service technician should be allowed to adjust this
speed setting.
NOTICE: ENGINE START LOCKOUT
This unit will not start if it is low on oil. The lu-
bricating oil level must be at the full mark before the
engine will start and run.
BASIC OPERATION
ELECTRIC STARTING
This engine is electric start only. The batteries must
be maintained in good condition to prevent hard
starting or damage to the engine mounted starter.
1. Check oil level, refill as needed
. Turn on the fuel supply. Ref “A”
3. Move the choke to the full “on” position. A warm
engine will require less choking than a cold
engine. Ref “B”
A
B C