Generac Portable Products 5500 XL 9778-7, Owner'S Manual, Page: 4 / 20

Generac Portable Products 5500 XL Generator
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12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle — Use this
receptacle with battery charge cables to charge a
12 Volt battery.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle — May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt
AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60
Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Filters air supplied to the engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is
provided with a circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload. Breakers are
"push to reset" type.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of 7 U.S. gallons (26 liters).
Grounding Wing Nut — Provides a tie–point for
connecting the generator frame to earth ground.
Idle Control Switch — The idle control runs the
engine at normal (high) speeds when there is a load
present and runs the engine at idle (low) speeds
when a load is not present. This feature greatly
improves fuel economy, extends the life of the
engine, and reduces engine noise.
Recoil Starter — Self-storing pull rope used to start
the engine.
Run/Stop Switch — Must be in “ Run ” position to
start engine. Set to “ Stop ” to stop a running engine.
Spark Arrestor Muffler — Limits sparks emitted
from the muffler. Often mandated when used in
forrested regions.
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Circuit Breakers (AC)
Spark Arrestor Muffler
Idle Control Switch
Air Cleaner
Run/Stop Switch
Recoil Starter
120 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
12 Volt DC, 10 Amp
Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Grounding Wing Nut
Fuel Tank