Winco WL18000VE/N - Manual (Page 8)

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4. Rotate the key switch (Ref “C”) briefly to the
START position. The starter life is improved by
using shorter starting cycles with time to cool off
between cranking cycles. Do not operate the
starter more than 15 seconds during each
minute. Repeat if necessary.
5. When the engine starts, open the choke
gradually.
6. The engine should promptly come up to
operating 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-chok-
ing.
STARTING HINTS
1. 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 grade gasoline.
. Hot weather
a. Use the proper oil for the temperature expected.
b. Use only summer blended gasoline. Using gaso-
line left over from winter may cause the unit to
vapor lock.
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 depos-
its 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  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 connected
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 capac-
ity 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 ap-
pliances. However, electronic equipment 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-genera-
tor described in this manual are approximately as
follows, under varying loads: