Generac Power Systems 5500XL Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Problems?

Questions?

Before 

taking 

your 

unit

back 

to the 

store,

call 

the generator 

helpline 

at 

1-800-270-1408

M-F 

8-5 CT

Model No. 9885-3  (5,500 Watt AC Generator) Part No. B2674  Revision 2 (6/28/2000)

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DANGER!

This generator is designed for outdoor use only. 

Never

use this generator inside any building

or enclosure including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV). 

Carbon monoxide

poisoning, fire and/or an explosion may result.

No user performed modifications, including venting of

exhaust and/or cooling ventilation, will eliminate the danger. Always have at least two feet of clearance on

all sides of the generator while operating the unit outdoors.

DANGER!

You must

isolate the generator from the electric utility by opening the electrical system’s main

circuit breaker or main switch if this unit is used for backup power. 

Failure to isolate the generator from

the power utility may result in injury or death to electric utility workers and damage to the

generator 

due to a backfeed of electrical energy.

The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted for standards set by the

Environmental Protection Agency. For warranty information refer to the engine owner’s manual.

5500XL

Summary of Contents for 5500XL

Page 1: ...le RV Carbon monoxide poisoning fire and or an explosion may result No user performed modifications including venting of exhaust and or cooling ventilation will eliminate the danger Always have at lea...

Page 2: ...shortened SAFETY RULES This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications Do Not attempt to modify the unit or use it for any application it was not designed for If you have an...

Page 3: ...unit with electrical loads connected to receptacles and with the connected devices turned ON Start the engine and let it stabilize before connecting any electrical loads Disconnect all electrical loa...

Page 4: ...or against electrical overload Breakers are push to reset type Fuel Tank Capacity of seven 7 U S gallons Grounding Wing Nut Used for proper grounding of unit Idle Control Switch With this switch set t...

Page 5: ...ine with unit Do Not use premium gasoline Do Not mix oil with gasoline Clean area around fuel fill cap remove cap Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank Be careful not to overfill Allow abo...

Page 6: ...4 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 th...

Page 7: ...protective goggles rubber apron and rubber gloves when working around a battery Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns If spill occurs flu...

Page 8: ...nerator Make sure entire muffler side of generator is exposed as shown in Figure 6 Note that your generator may appear different from that shown here Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between ope...

Page 9: ...to reset circuit breaker 120 240 Volt AC 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Use a NEMA L14 30 plug with this receptacle Connect a 4 wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps or greater You can use t...

Page 10: ...g wattage 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 Item...

Page 11: ...soft bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt or oil A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and debris Low pressure air not to exceed 25 psi may be used to blow away dirt Inspect...

Page 12: ...ark plug 7 Water in gasoline 8 Overchoking 9 Low oil level 10 Excessively rich fuel mixture 11 Intake valve stuck open or closed 12 Engine has lost compression 1 Set switch to RUN 2 Clean or replace a...

Page 13: ...Circuit Breaker 12 23365 6 8 Shakeproof Washer 13 68868 1 120 Volt AC 30 Amp Locking Outlet Item Part Qty Description 14 43437 1 120V 240V AC 30A Locking Outlet 15 63025 1 120V AC 15A Duplex Outlet 1...

Page 14: ...Generac Portable Products 5500XL Extended Life Generator 14 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...

Page 15: ...Generac Portable Products 5500XL Extended Life Generator 15 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 16: ...Generac Portable Products 5500XL Extended Life Generator 16 EXPLODED VIEW UNIT...

Page 17: ...WASHER 10 Shakeproof Int 36 86494 1 SCREW M6 1 0 x 16 Wing 37 86292 7 HHCS 10 Self Driller 38 77395 4 NUT M6 Flange Lock 39 83465 4 GROMMET Tank 40 57058 4 HHCS M6 1 0 x 55 Item Part Qty Description 4...

Page 18: ...h have been subjected to improper or unauthorized installation or alteration misuse negligence accident overloading overspeeding improper maintenance repair or storage so as in the COMPANY s judgement...

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