WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator
ASSEMBLY
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
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.
•Cut carton corners from top to bottom at end of carton near wheels. Lay that side of carton down flat.
•Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
•Roll the generator out of the shipping carton.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Secure Handle
Secure the handle using the following steps:
•Loosen knobs of the handle.
•Raise the handle.
•Insert handle pins, if equipped (P/N B4135GS).
•Hand tighten knobs.
Add Engine Oil
•Place generator on a level surface.
•Use a long neck funnel OR remove the fuel tank as described in “Fuel Tank”, when adding or changing oil.
CAUTION
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.
•Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.
•Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
•Fill fuel tank outdoors.
•DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1.Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
2.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Fuel Expansion
SpaceAir | Tank |
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1.5” | Fuel |
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4.Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
Fuel Tank
As is common with all plastic fuel containers, the removable fuel tank supplied with this generator may swell or expand due to
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