My P2200 B&S wanted me to run 10 hours on the 5w30 supplied oil and change it. Next recommended change is 50 hours. I ran mine under a light load (box Fan) for ~ 5 hours and then up the load to ~ 1/3 t0 1/2 the rated max load with a hair dryer and fan for another 4-5 hours. I also ran it on the eco settings so the engine would cycle when loaded and unloaded. I strronly suggest that you read the owners manual as to the rcomended oil type and viscosity. We have many self appointed experts lucking around. Ed
Generator break in iGen2200 Westinghouse
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Just run it against the target loads for five hours and change the oil after that. Ramp it up slowly for those first five hours. I use either M1 10w-30 High Mileage or Rotella T6 5w-40 in my generators.
Glad I stumbled across this thread, I have been eyeing the Westinghouse iGen2500 and almost bought one earlier this spring. I have a Westinghouse Wgen9500 dual-fuel that I've been extremely pleased with, but need something smaller (more fuel efficient) for camping and longer duration power outages (just to run the essentials.) I really like the digital display on these units and the fact that it has a built in hourmeter sets it apart from other units this size. Nice to hear others are having good luck with them.
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