Generac Portable Products 5500XL Extended Life Generator
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
CAUTION! Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected to the receptacles AND with the connected devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
DANGER! Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING! Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F (65°C). Avoid these areas.
•Unplug all electrical loads from unit’s receptacles before starting the engine.
•Make sure the unit is in a level position.
•Open the fuel
Figure 3 — Fuel Valve In Open Position
•Make sure the Idle Control switch is “Off”.
•Place the Run/Stop switch in the “Run” position.
•Place the choke lever in the “Full” choke position by sliding it to the left toward the valve cover in the direction indicated by the arrow (Figure 4).
Figure 4 — Choke Lever
“Full” Choke
Position
•Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel slight resistance, then pull quickly. Do Not let handle “snap back” into engine.
•When engine starts, move choke lever to “Run” position by sliding it all the way to the right (away from the valve cover and under the arrow).
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, move the choke lever to “Half” choke position and pull starter rope again 2 times.
NOTE: If the engine still fails to start, check for proper oil level in crankcase. Unit is equipped with a low oil shutdown system. See engine owner’s manual for information regarding the low oil shutdown system.
Connecting Electrical Loads
•Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.
•Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hertz electrical loads.
•Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt receptacles.
•Do Not connect
•DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See “Don’t Overload the Generator” on page 10.
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