Snapper 5500 Watt Generator
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 Hz electrical loads.
•DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles.
•DO NOT connect
•DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
•DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 11.
Stopping the Engine
1.Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
Build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator:
1.Make sure entire
Figure 3 — Permanent Cold Weather Shelter
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2.Let engine run at
3.Turn engine off according to engine owner’s manual.
4.Move fuel valve to “Off” position.
2.Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object.
3.Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
4.Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the generator to prevent problems.
COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system.
DANGER
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.
•Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
•Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate ventilation.
•DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
•Remove generator from shelter when temperature is above 40°F [4°C].
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