STARTING THE GENERATOR
a. To start the engine using the electric starter:
i. Make sure the battery is properly connected. If the bat-
tery is dead or not connected, the generator will not start.
ii. Press the engine start/stop button (Fig. 13 - 1) once. Do
not hold it down.
iii.. The engine start/stop button will begin flashing green,
and will automatically adjust the choke and start the en-
gine.
iv. The generator will make 6 attempts to start the engine.
NOTE: If after 6 attempts the engine has not started, the
engine start/stop button will flash red for 30 seconds.
Check the troubleshooting steps on p. 40. If after checking
all these steps the engine still will not start, contact WEN
customer service for assistance.
b. To start the engine using the recoil starter:
i. Move the choke lever (Fig. 16 - 2) left to the closed posi-
tion. If the engine is warm, move the choke lever right to
the open position.
ii. Pull the recoil starter handle (Fig. 16 - 1) slowly until a
slight resistance is felt, then pull quickly to start the en-
gine. Return cord gently into the recoil starter. Never allow
the cord to snap back.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after multiple attempts,
please consult the troubleshooting guide on p. 40 before
attempting to start the generator again. If problems per-
sist, please contact WEN customer service (see front page
of manual).
iii. Slowly move the choke lever right to the open position.
STARTING THE GENERATOR (PROPANE)
1. Turn the ECO-mode switch (Fig. 15 - 1) to OFF during
starting.
2. Turn the battery switch (Fig. 15 - 2) to ON during start-
ing.
3. Ensure that all electrical devices are disconnected from
the generator.
4. Turn the fuel selector switch (Fig. 16 - 1) to the “PRO-
PANE” position (left).
5. Make sure the propane regulator and hose are securely
attached to the propane cylinder and the propane inlet
on the generator, and that the propane cylinder valve is
turned ON.
6. Prime the engine. To do this, close the choke lever (Fig.
16 - 2) and pull the recoil starter (Fig. 16 - 3) 1 – 3 times.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
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7. After the engine has started, the engine start/stop button will continue flashing green for a few moments, then will
stay solid green while the generator is running. The output indicator light (green) will light up, and the multi-meter
will turn on.
8. Allow the generator to run for several minutes before attempting to connect any electrical devices. This allows the
generator to stabilize its speed and temperature.
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