Generac Portable Products 5500EXL Extended Life Generator
Your 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
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an engine failure.
REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON
•Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with “This Side Up” arrows pointing upward.
•Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton (review “Cold Weather Operation” on page 8).
•Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
•Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
•Remove the generator from the shipping carton.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator helpline at
•The generator
•Electric start battery cables
•Generator and engine owner’s manuals
•Locking 20 Amp and 30 Amp plugs
•Battery charge cables
•Battery tray mounting bracket/hardware
•Spare spark plug and air filter element
•Spark plug wrench
INSTALLING TRAY AND BATTERY
You must purchase and install a 12 Volt DC battery (Series
Install the battery as follows:
•Find battery tray and fasteners (loose) in carton. Includes all parts needed to mount battery and tray.
•Remove the 4 battery tray screws from cradle.
•Position the battery tray and install (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Install Battery Tray
•Set battery onto tray (Figure 3).
Figure 3 — Install Battery onto Battery Tray
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