Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 56088 Harbor Freight Tools
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5500 RA TED W A TTS/6500 MAX. W A TTS PORT ABLE GENERA T OR 56088 SET UP , OPERA TING, AND SER VICING INSTRUCTIONS Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
Page 2 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SPECIFICA TIONS Electrical Specications Alternator T ype: 2-Pole, Single Phase Output Frequency: 60 Hz Output: 5,500 Rated W atts / 6,500 Max.
Page 3 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. 3. Dis - tractions can cause you to lose control. Provide barriers or shields as needed. PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert.
Page 4 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your 6. model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. CAUTION: This generator is not intended to power sensitive electronic equip - 7.
Page 5 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SER VICE T ool service must be performed only by qualied repair personnel. 1. Service or maintenance performed by unqualied personnel could result in a risk of injury . When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Page 6 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS Gasoline fuel and fumes are ammable, and potentially explosive. 1. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class re extin - guishers nearby .
Page 7 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. NOISE PRECAUTION Prolonged exposure to high noise levels is hazardous to hearing. W ear hear ing protection when operating or working around the Generator when it is running. ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS All connections and conduits from the Generator to the load must only be 1.
Page 8 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120 OR 240 VOL T) NAMEPLA TE AMPERES (at full load) EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.
Page 9 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. UNP ACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on pages 20 and 22 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight T ools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
Page 10 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Connect the end of the Positive Battery Cable (63) to the Battery’s positive 4. (+) ter- minal. Then connect the Negative Battery Cable (64) to the Battery’ s negative (–) terminal.
Page 1 1 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Grounding The Generator: GROUNDING TERMINAL (9) #6 AWG GROUNDING WIRE (NOT INCLUDED) GROUNDING ROD (NOT INCLUDED) FIGURE B Note: It is recommended that only a trained and licensed electrician perform this proce- dure.
Page 12 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. (2) (65) (34) (5) (6) (3) (7) (10) (8) FIGURE C 4. 120 V olt AC Circuit Breakers (3): Each of the four 120 V olt AC Outlets have a Circuit Breaker to protect the Generator from overloading.
Page 13 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 12 V olt DC Fuse (8): 8. The 12 V olt DC Outlet has one Fuse (8) to protect the Gen- erator from overloading . The Generator is equipped with the following size and type of Fuse: F10A250V .
Page 14 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. If the Engine will be run in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, use SAE 5W-30 weight oil. (See Figure D, prior page.) T o do so, 3. unscrew and remove the Oil Dipstick (65A).
Page 15 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Check to make sure the Engine Ignition (2) is in its 1. “OFF” position. (See Figure C.) CAUTION! 2. Make sure to unplug any load from the Generator before starting to prevent permanent damage to any appliances, tools, or equipment.
Page 16 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T o start the Engine manually , using the Starter Handle (41A) and Starter Rope 3. (40A), insert the Ignition Key (65) and turn the Engine Ignition (2) to its “RUN” po- sition.
Page 17 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. W ARNING! Always make sure the Engine’s Ignition (2) is in its “OFF” position prior to performing any service, maintenance, or cleaning of the Generator or En- gine.
Page 18 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Engine maintenance: 4. After rst 5 to 8 hours of use: a. Change oil. Then, change oil every 50 hours of use. Change oil every 25 hours of use when operating the Engine under a heavy load or in high temperatures.
Page 19 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. and squeeze thoroughly to dry . Then, squirt several drops of a light weight oil onto the Element. Use compressed air to clean the Air Filter Separator . Then replace the Air Filter Separator , Air Filter Element, and Air Filter Cover .
Page 20 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. TROUBLESHOOTING PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE T OOL ONL Y .
Page 21 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST - GENERA T OR Part Description Qty 1 Bolt w/Lock W asher( M6*12) 4 2 Engine Ignition 1 3 Circuit Breaker 4 4 Control .
Page 22 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM - GENERA TOR NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illus- tration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. Battery(Part#45) is not included.
Page 23 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST - ENGINE Part Description Qty 1A Mufer 1 2A Cylinder Head Bolt 4 3A Cylinder Head Cover Bolt 4 4A Cylinder Head Co.
Page 24 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM - ENGINE 69A 70A 71A 72A 73A 68A 67A 66A 65A 64A 63A 62A 61A 60A 59A 58A 43A 44A 45A 46A 47A 48A 49A 50A 51A 84.
Page 25 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. California and United States Emission Control Defects W arranty Statement The California Air Resources Board (herein CARB), the U.
Page 26 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 1. Length of Coverage HFT warrants to a rst retail purchaser and each sub - sequent purchaser that the engine is free from def.
Page 27 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Electrical Diagram Please note: All electrical work should be performed by a qualied service technician.
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