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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operario
030209-1
(5500W)
WARNING ADVERTENCIA
Before using this product, read this Antes de utilizar el producto, lea este
manual and follow all Safety Rules manual y siga todas las Reglas de Seguridad
and Operating Instructions. e Instrucciones de Uso.
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Preguntas? La ayuda es justa un momento lejos!
Call: Generator Helpline - 1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
Llamada: Generador Helpline - 1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
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5500W Portable Generator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Know Your Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Obey all safety messages that follow this Operation . . . . . . . . .
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5500W Portable Generator WARNING WARNING Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and an odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fainting or death. death. Operate generator ONLY outdoors. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before windows, doors, venti
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5500W Portable Generator WARNING CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. electric shock. DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR speed. GENERATOR DO NOT modify generator in any way. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and p
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5500W Portable Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Rocker Switch Fuel Tank Recoil Starter Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Choke Lever 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacles Air Cleaner Circuit Breakers 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle Grounding Fastener Data Tag 120 Volt
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5500W Portable Generator Engine operator’s manual ASSEMBLY Wheel kit Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator use after it has been properly serviced with the helpline at 1-800-743-4115. recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your Install Wheel Kit generator, please call the generator helpline at The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability 1-800-743-4115. If calling for ass
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5500W Portable Generator Add Fuel CAUTION NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on E-rings can cause eye injury. gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine E-rings can spring back and become airborne Modifications). when installing or removing. Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings. WARNING 6. Repeat step 3 thru 5 to secure second wheel. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and 7. Tip generator so that engine side is down. explosive. Fire or
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5500W Portable Generator Generator Location USING THE GENERATOR Generator Clearance System Ground WARNING The generator has a system ground that connects the Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, generator frame components to the ground terminals on structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. the AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator to the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the including overhead.
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5500W Portable Generator OPERATING THE WARNING Running engines produce heat.Temperature of GENERATOR muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Starting the Engine Severe burns can occur on contact. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, following start instructions: structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases. IMPORT
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5500W Portable Generator This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single Stopping the Engine phase loads requiring up to 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW) 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from at 22.9 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine loads at 20 Amps each.The outlet is protected by with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. push–to–reset circuit breakers. 2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
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5500W Portable Generator 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. DON'T OVERLOAD 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, Capacity as described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Figure 7 - Wattage Reference Chart rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Additional will power at
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5500W Portable Generator Generator Maintenance SPECIFICATIONS Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,500 watts and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,500 watts environment where it will not be exposed to excessive AC Load Current: dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air At 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5500W Portable Generator Engine Storage STORAGE See engine operator’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot Other Storage Tips be done and you must store the unit for more than To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel storage. tank and fill with fresh fuel. Run the unit
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5500W Portable Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is 1. Reset circuit breaker. open. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact Authorized service facility. No AC output is available, but 3. Poor connection or defective cord 3. Check and repair. generator is running. set. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. Generator runs good at no-load
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC EQUIPMENT OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2004 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before September 1, 2004 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty
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Generador Portátil de 5500W CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES TABLA DE CONTENIDOS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD Reglas De Seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18 Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Sirve Conozca Su Generador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 para advertir al usuario de un posible riesgo para Montaje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 su integridad física. Siga
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Generador Portátil de 5500W ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA Al generador funcionar, se produce monóxido de La combustible y sus vapores son extremadamente carbono, un gas inodoro y venenoso. inflamables y explosivos. El respirar el monóxido de carbono, producirá El fuego o una explosión pueden causar quemaduras náusea, desmayo o la muerte. severas e inclusive la muerte. Opere el generador SOLAMENTE al aire libre. CUANDO AÑADA COMBUSTIBLE O VACÍE EL Asegúrese de que los gases de escape no puedan entr
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Generador Portátil de 5500W PRECAUCIÓN ADVERTENCIA Las velocidades de operación en exceso, aumentan los riesgos de heridas y daños al generador. Chispear involuntario puede tener como resultado el Las velocidades bajan en exceso, imponen una carga muy pesada. fuego o el golpe eléctrico. NO cambie ninguna velocidad determinada. El generador suministra una frecuencia y un voltaje calificado cuando funciona a una velocidad determinada. CUANDO AJUSTE O HAGA REPARACIONES A SU GENERADOR NO modifiq
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Generador Portátil de 5500W CONOZCA SU GENERADOR Lea este Manual del Operario y las reglas de seguridad antes de operar su generador. Compare las ilustraciones con su Generador para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diferentes controles y ajustes. Conserve este manual para referencias futuras. Interruptor de Tanque de Combustible Arranque de Marcha/Parado Retroceso Tapa del Depósito del Aceite Palanca del Cebador Tomacorrientes Dobles de 120 Voltios AC, 20 Amperios Depurador de Aire Cort
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Generador Portátil de 5500W Manual del Operario MONTAJE Manual del Operario del Motor Su generador requiere de ciertos procedimientos de montaje y Juego de Ruedas solo estará listo para ser utilizado después de haberle suministrado servicio con el combustible y aceite recomendados. Si cualquier parte falta o está dañada, llame a la Línea de Ayuda del Generador al 1-800-743-4115. Si usted tiene problemas con el montaje de su generador, por favor llame a la línea de ayuda para generadores al
