Winco W6010DE/F - Manual (Page 7)

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2. Electric Starting - Always keep the battery charged, but
especially during cold weather operation.
a. Turn on the fuel supply and prime the fuel line up to
the injector pump.
b. Operate the key switch. Position # will turn on the
fuel solenoid and position #II will engage the starter.
The switch is spring loaded to the #I position, so when
you release the key the switch returns to this position.
c. The engine will start and come up to operating
speed.
d. To shut the unit off rotate the key switch to the O
position and the unit is stopped by shutting off the fuel
solenoid
STARTING HINTS
1. Cold weather
.
a. Use the proper oil for the temperature expected.
b. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade fuel is
blended to improve starting. Do not use old or straight
summer blend fuel.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Never use ether or any other starting aides. Serious
engine damage or personal injury may result from
ignoring this simple warning.
2. Hot weather
a. Be sure to use the proper oil for
the temperature expected.
b. Use only summer blended fuel.
Using old fuel leftover from winter
may cause damage to the engine
or clogging of the fuel filters and
injection pump. See Engine Manu-
facturers instructions.
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:
LOAD vs. OUTPUT
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Generator Frequency Generator voltage
Load Speed (Hz) 120V 240V
Applied* (RPM) Recpt. Recpt.
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None 3690 61.5
129V 258V
Half 3600 60.0 120V 240V
Full 3510 58.5 115V 230V
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*Portion of plant’s rated output current.
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. Whenever making any
speed adjustments check the unit with a voltmeter or
tachometer and be sure the speed is correct.
The engine will govern itself at full speed. Intentionally
overriding the governor and operating the generator at low
voltage may damage both the generator and any load
connected to it. Running the engine at excessively high
speeds results in high voltage, which may significantly
shorten the life of light bulbs and appliances being used,
as well as possibly damaging the engine.
Output voltage should be checked periodically to ensure
continued proper operation of the generating plant and
appliances. If the generator is not equipped with a
voltmeter, it can be checked with a portable meter.
Frequency can be checked by using an electric clock with
a sweep second hand. Timed against a wrist watch or a
stop watch the clock should be correct within +/- 2
seconds.