WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt 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.

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

Rocker Switch

 

 

Recoil Starter

Removable Fuel Tank

(not shown)

 

Vent Knob

 

Choke Lever

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

 

Duplex Receptacle

 

 

Air Cleaner

120/240 Volt AC,

30 Amp Receptacle

Grounding Fastener

Circuit Breakers (AC)

 

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.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of

120and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload.

Removable Fuel Tank — Capacity of five (5) U.S. gallons. Easily removed for convenient refueling.

Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction.

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and add oil to engine here.

Recoil starter — Used to start the engine.

Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch OFF engine.

Vent Knob — Must be open when generator is running.

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