Generac Power Systems XD5000E, Owner'S Manual

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12 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
Starting Pull Start Engines
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's
receptacles before starting engine.
2. Place generator on a level surface.
3. Turn main breaker switch Off (A). See
Fig-
ure 3-2 .
4. Turn fuel valve On (B). See Figure 3-2 .
.
Figure 3-2.Main Breaker Switch and
Fuel On/Off Valve
5. See Figure 3-3 . Switch engine control lever
to Run (B).
.
Figure 3-3.Engine Control Lever
6. See Figure 3-4 . Press control panel engine
Run/Stop switch to Run (C).
7. Squeeze primer bulb 5-10 times until firm.
The fuel filter should show fuel level at
least half full.
8. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Flip red
decompression lever on top of engine. Pull
rapidly up and away.
– Repeat this procedure until the engine
starts. If the engine does not start
within 5 pulls, confirm steps 1-6 and
perform step 7 again.
.
Figure 3-4.Engine Run/Stop Switch
1. Allow engine to run for at least 10 sec-
onds, then turn main breaker On (A). See
Figure 3-2 or Figure 3-4 .
2. Select voltage rating with voltage selector
(D). See Figure 3-4 .
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload the
generator. Also, do not overload individual
panel receptacles. These outlets are pro-
tected against overload with push-to-reset
type circuit breakers. If amperage rating of
any circuit breaker is exceeded, that
breaker opens and electrical output to that
receptacle is lost. Read Know Generator
Limits carefully.
Starting Electric Start Engines
1. Turn main breaker switch to Off (A). See
Figure 3-2 or Figure 3-4 .
2. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's
receptacles before starting engine.
3. Place generator on a level surface.
4. Turn fuel valve On (A). See
Figure 3-2 .
5. See Figure 3-3 . Switch engine control lever
to Run (B).
6. Squeeze primer bulb 5-10 times until firm.
The fuel filter should show fuel level at
least half full.
7. Press and hold the Engine Start switch (C)
until engine starts. See Figure 3-4 .
Release Engine Start switch if engine
does not start within 5 seconds. If engine
does not start within 5 seconds, review
start-up procedure again before attempt-
ing start. If problems persist, refer to Trou-
bleshooting .
8. Turn Main Breaker to On.
9. Select voltage rating with Voltage Selector
(D).
(000183)
WARNING
Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly.
Kickback could result in death or serious injury.
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
000708
B
A
000712
B
000714
D
C
A
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.