Generac Portable Products SVP5000 Generator
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
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. Save this manual for future reference.
Fuel Tank
Circuit Breakers (AC) 
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Receptacle
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Fuel
Valve
Oil Fill
Grounding Wing Nut
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided with a circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload. Breakers are "push to reset" type.
Fuel Shut Off — Controls fuel supply to engine. Fuel Tank — Capacity of 5 U.S. gallons (19 liters).
Grounding Wing Nut — Provides a
Oil Fill — Fill engine with oil here. See page 5 for oil requirements.
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