Westinghouse iGen5000DF - Maintenance Procedures; Generator Cleaning and Air Filter Maintenance; Changing Engine Oil

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Do not store or operate your generator in dirty, dusty, or
corrosive environments. Do not allow foreign materials and
debris to clog the vents on the unit.
NEVER clean the generator with a garden hose. Water can
damage the generator’s fuel system and electrical compo-
nents. If the unit needs to be cleaned, use a soft brush and
damp cloth to clean the exterior and use low pressure air
(no greater than 25 psi) to clean the vents.
Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
CLEANING/REPLACING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 19.
Keep air lter clean. A dirty air lter can cause poor perfor-
mance and decrease the service life of the product. NEVER
operatethegeneratorwithoutanairlterinplace.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30minutes.
l Remove the engine service cover.
l Release the lock knobs and remove the air lter cover.
l Remove the air lter from the air cleaner housing and
place it in a suitable cleaning container. Replace the air
lterifdamaged.
NOTE: The air lter may be covered in oil. Use an appro-
priate container.
l Wash the air lter by submerging the lter in a solution
of household detergent and warm water. Slowly squeeze
the lter to thoroughly clean.
NOTICE
DO NOT twist or tear the air lter during
cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but rm squeezing
action.
l Rinse the air lter by submerging it in fresh water and
applying a slow squeezing action. Allow the lter to dry
thoroughly.
NOTICE
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines
of the EPA or other governmental agencies for proper
disposal of hazardous materials. Consult local author-
ities or reclamation facility.
l Dip the air lter in clean engine oil then squeeze out all
excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if too
much oil is left in the lter.
l Install the air lter in the air cleaner housing and reinstall
the air lter cover.
l Install the engine service cover and turn the lock knob to
the locked position to secure.
A - Air filter cover
B - Air filter
C - Lock knob
C
A
FIG. 19
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
See Figure 20.
For optimal performance, change the engine oil according
to the gures specied in the maintenance schedule or the
engine manual (if applicable). When using the generator
under extreme, dirty, dusty conditions or in extremely hot
weather, change the oil more frequently.
NOTE: Change the oil while the engine is warm but not
hot. Warm engine oil drains more quickly and thoroughly
than cool lubricant. Contact with hot lubricant will cause
serious burns.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated
area.
FIG. 20
A - Oil drain bolt
B - Rubber drain plug
A
B
B