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Portable Generator Owner’s Manual

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5000/6250ES

Model No. 1577-0  (5000/6250 Watt AC Generator)  Manual No. 188325  Revision 0 (5/8/2001)

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Summary of Contents for 5000ES

Page 1: ...to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death 5000 6250ES Model No 1577 0 5000 6250 Watt AC Generator Manual No 1...

Page 2: ...the Environmental Protection Agency For warranty information refer to the engine owner s manual SAFETY RULES This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications Do Not attempt...

Page 3: ...nerator even while operating unit outdoors or you could damage the unit See Cold Weather Operation on page 8 Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected to receptacles with the connec...

Page 4: ...the operation of 120 and or 240 Volt AC 20 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical lighting appliance tool and motor loads Air Cleaner Uses a dry type filter element and foam precleaner to reduce dust and d...

Page 5: ...fillers etc Remove the generator from the shipping carton CARTON CONTENTS Check all contents The generator Electric start battery cables Generator and engine owner s manuals Locking 20 Amp plug Batter...

Page 6: ...or on a level surface Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap Select the oil s viscosity grade and fill engine with oil following the instructions given in the engine owner s manual Do Not...

Page 7: ...age may occur OPERATING THE GENERATOR CAUTION Never start or stop unit with electrical loads connected AND with the connected devices turned ON Starting the Engine Disconnect all electrical loads from...

Page 8: ...tacles Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON Let engine run at no load for several minutes to stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and generator Move roc...

Page 9: ...power at 30 Amps The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push to reset circuit breaker 120 240 Volt AC 20 Amp Locking Receptacle Use a NEMA L14 20P plug with this receptacle Connect a 4 wire cord set rat...

Page 10: ...ttage when selecting electrical devices to connect to your generator First figure the watts needed to start the largest motor Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads Items in...

Page 11: ...e water will be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator winding insulation Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of...

Page 12: ...Generac Portable Products 5000 6250ES Generator 12 NOTES...

Page 13: ...wire not connected to spark plug 7 Bad spark plug 8 Water in gasoline 9 Overchoking 10 Excessively rich fuel mixture 11 Intake valve stuck open or closed 12 Engine has lost compression 13 Failed batt...

Page 14: ...Generac Portable Products 5000 6250ES Generator 14 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...

Page 15: ...Generac Portable Products 5000 6250ES Generator 15 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 16: ...Generac Portable Products 5000 6250ES Generator 16 EXPLODED VIEW...

Page 17: ...Bearing Carrier 35 22769 1 WASHER 10 Int Shakeproof 36 86494 1 SCREW M6 1 0 x 16 Wing 37 B2153 9 SCREW 10 Self Drilling 38 77395 4 NUT M6 Flange Lock 39 83465 4 GROMMET Tank 40 78831B 4 SCREW M6 1 0...

Page 18: ...Duplex 6 23365 6 WASHER No 8 Serrated Lock 7 68868 1 RECEPTACLE 120 Volt 30 Amp Locking Item Part Qty Description 8 38150 6 WASHER No 8 Flat 9 22264 6 WASHER No 8 Lock 10 51715 6 NUT M4 0 7 Hex 11 68...

Page 19: ...Generac Portable Products 5000 6250ES Generator 19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...peeding improper maintenance repair or storage so as in the COMPANY s judgment to adversely affect its performance and reliability THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY A...

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