Winco EC22000/A - Manual (Page 8)

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BASIC OPERATION
ELECTRIC STARTING
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Always start the unit with the circuit breaker open,
never start with the load applied.Always keep the
battery charged, especially during cold weather
operation.
. Turn on the fuel supply.
2. Using the primer bulb, make sure that the fuel is
pumped up to the fuel pump on the engine.
3. Move the choke to the full “ON” position for start-
ing. A warm engine will require less choking than a
cold engine.
4. Turn the key to the start position. The starter life
is improved by using shorter starting cycles with time
to cool off between cranking cycles. Do not oper-
ate the starter more than 5 seconds during each
minute. Repeat if necessary.
5. When the engine starts, release the key and
open the choke gradually.
6. The engine should promptly come up to operat-
ing speed.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Never permit the choke to remain on after the engine
has run for a short time. It is not necessary to choke
the engine when it is warm. Avoid over-choking.
STARTING HINTS
. Cold weather
a. Use the proper oil for the temperature
expected.
b. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade
gasoline is blended to improve starting. Do
not use summer gasoline.
2. Hot weather
a. Use the proper oil for the temperature
expected.
b. Use only summer blended gasoline. Using
gasoline left over from winter may cause the
unit to vapor lock.
STOPPING AND STORAGE
Turn the key to “OFF” position. 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 STA-BIL or an equivalent will minimize the
formation of gum deposits during storage. Such an
additive may be added to gasoline in the engine’s
fuel tank or to gasoline in a storage container. If you
are going to store the unit for a long period of time
we recommend the following steps be taken.
. Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel tank
2. 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.
3. While the engine is warm, drain the oil and refill
with fresh oil.
4. Remove the spark plug, pour approximately /2
ounce (15 cc) of engine oil into the cylinder and
crank slowly to distribute the oil. Replace the spark
plug.
5. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinders, cylinder head
fins, blower housing, screen and muffler areas.
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 ensure 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 pos-
sible 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