WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator
is relieved by turning the vent knob fully counterclockwise or loosening and retightening the fuel cap/gauge.When installing the tank on your generator, relieve tank pressure before tightening the four large plastic wing nuts.
IMPORTANT: The vent knob should be closed whenever you move the generator or transport the fuel tank.
1.Turn the vent knob fully clockwise on the fuel gauge to close it (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Vent Knob
4.Remove the four large plastic wing nuts holding the tank onto the frame by turning them counter- clockwise (Figure 5).
Figure 5 — Plastic Tank Wing Nuts
Vent Knob
WARNING! Failure to follow these fuel tank removal instructions could result in death or serious injury.
2.Turn the fuel shut off valve to the “Off” position (Figure 3).
Figure 3 — Fuel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Valve is shown in the “Off” position
3.Disconnect the quick connect on the fuel line by pushing on the metal tab and twisting apart (Figure 4). Release the metal tab. Some fuel that is left in the line will spill out.
Figure 4 — Quick Connect
5.Lift off the fuel tank by grasping the handle (provided on the tank) with one hand and putting the other hand in the finger pocket (Figure 6). Lift the tank straight up.
Figure 6 — Lifting Off Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT: The fuel tank MUST be filled with it lying flat, not slanted or standing upright (Figure 7). DO NOT let the fuel valve and quick connect come in contact with any dirt.
Figure 7 — Fuel Tank
To place the fuel tank back on the unit, follow these same steps in reverse order. Make sure the four large plastic wing nuts are tightened securely.
IMPORTANT: Remove any dirt found inside the quick connect before putting the fuel tank back on the unit.
Make sure the vent knob is turned fully counter-
clockwise to open it. If you don’t open it, fuel will not flow into the fuel line causing the unit to not start.
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