Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5500EXL Generac Power Systems
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Problems? Questions? Before t aking your unit back to the store, call the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT P ortable Generator Owner’ s Manual DANGER! This generator is designed for outdoor use only . Never use this generator inside any building or enclosure including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator . It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 3 Do Not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged electrical cord sets with the generator . Operate the generator only on level surfaces and where it will not be exposed to excessive moisture, dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.
120/240 V olt AC 30 Amp Receptacle Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 4 KNOW YOUR GENERA TO R Read this owner s manual and safety rules before operating your generator . Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 5 Y our generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator , please call the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 6 Retain battery to tray with 2 J-bolt s, 2 lock washers and 2 hex nuts (Figure 3). Connect the red battery cable from the engine start button to the positive (+) terminal on battery (Figure 4).
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 7 T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer . Drain the gas tank, st art engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty .
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 8 When engine start s, move choke lever to Half choke position until the engine runs smoothly and then to Run position. If engine falters, move choke lever to Half choke position until the engine runs smoothly and then to Run position.
Charging a Battery DANGER : S torage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will remain around the battery for a long time after it has been charged. The slightest spark can ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 10 CORD SETS/RECEPT ACLES This generator is equipped with the following receptacles: 120 V olt AC, 20 Amp Recept acles Each socket (Figure 10) is protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker .
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 11 DONT OVERLOAD THE GENERA T OR Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or connected electrical devices.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 12 GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDA TIONS The owner/operator is responsible for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and properly stored.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Ca use Corre ction Engine is running, but no A C output is av ailabl e. 1. One of the circui t breakers is open. 2. Fault in gen erator. 3. Poor connection or de fective cord set.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 14 SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAM.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 15 WIRING DIAGRAM.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 16 EXPLODED VIEW.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 17 P ARTS LIST Item Part # Qty . Description 1 A92432 1 CRADLE 2 A92531 1 SUPPORT , Engine 3 A92731 1 SUPPORT , Engine & Muffler 4 92247 .
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 18 Item Part # Qty . Description 1 A92070 1 P ANEL, Control 2 23897 4 FLA T W ASHER, #10 M5 3 49226 4 LOCK W ASHER, M5 4 91526 4 SCREW , M5-0.8 x 12mm 5 82538 1 SWITCH, Idle Control 6 82881 4 LOCK W ASHER, 7/16" 7 43181 4 SCREW , M3 - 0.
Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 19 NOTES.
LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR "GN" ENGINE DRIVEN PORT ABLE GENERA TORS GENERAC PORT ABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMP ANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and c.
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