Winco PSS6HEE - Manual (Page 9)

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Electric Starting - If the engine is cold and stiff or if the
battery is not fully charged, starting can be made easier
by slowly hand cranking the engine through the
compression stroke before pushing the starter switch.
This permits the starter to gain momentum before the
heavy load of the compression stroke occurs. This also
minimizes the drain on the battery and improves the
possibility of starting under adverse conditions. Always
keep the battery charged, but especially during cold
weather operation.
1. Turn on the fuel supply.
2. Move the choke to the full "on" position (for gaso-
line only). A warm engine will require less choking
than a cold engine.
3. Engage the engine start switch 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. Remember when starting the
PSS6HE on vapor fuel the solenoid bypass
button must also be depress on the control
panel.
4. When the engine starts, open the choke gradually.
5. 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-choking.
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 gasoline.
c. A slightly richer fuel mixture will usually improve
cold starting.
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.
c. DO NOT over-choke the unit.
STOPPING AND STORAGE
1. Remove the load.
2. Turn off the key switch on the engine to ‘ground out’
the spark or turn off the fuel.
3. Before extended storage (over 30 days) certain
auctions must be taken to ensure the fuel doesn’t
deteriorate and clog the fuel system.
a.
Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel tank.
b. 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.
c. While the engine is warm, drain the oil and
refill with fresh oil.
d. Remove the spark plug, pour approximately
1/2 ounce (15 cc) of engine oil into the cylinder
and crank slowly to distribute oil. Replace spark
plug.
e. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder
head fins, blower housing, rotating screen and
muffler areas.
f. Store in a clean and dry area.
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.
OPERATING SPEED
The engine-generator must be run at the correct
speed in order to produce the proper electrical voltage
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 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 equipment and clocks will be
affected if correct RPM is not maintained. See Load vs.
Output chart.
Although individual units and models may vary slightly,
the normal voltage and frequency of the engine
generators described in this book are approximately as
follows, under varying loads: