Winco HPS9000VE/E User Manual

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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.

ELECTRIC STARTING LP/NG only)

When operating on LP or NG, you will have to
always use the electric start to get the unit running.
Because of the engine vacuum need to activate the
fuel system it is almost impossible to manual start
the unit using LP or NG.

1. Check oil level, refi ll as needed.
2. Turn on the LP/NG fuel supply
3. NEVER USE THE CHOKE WHEN OPERATING

ON LP or NG.

4. Rotate the key switch (Ref “C”) briefl y 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, release the key

switch, allowing it to return to the “on” position.

6. The engine should promptly come up to
operating

speed.

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.

2. 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
deposits 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 2 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 refi ll

with fresh oil.

e Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head

fi ns, blower housing, screen and muffl er areas.

f. Store in a clean and dry area.

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