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Page 1: ...a model 5500 generator This manual provides information regarding the operation and maintenance of this product We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual Wen Power reserves the right to change this product at any time without prior notice Please keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the generator rex 03 24 05 ...

Page 2: ...d Watt Output Powerful Enough to Run Essential Appliances During Power Outages 120 and 240 VoltAC Outputs DC Output for Automotive Battery Charging Low OilAutomaticShutoff Circuit Breaker for Overload Protection 6 5 Gallon Fuel Tank Capacity Meets EPA Emission Standards ...

Page 3: ...ENERATOR 18 MAINTENANCE CARE 19 Cleaning the Generator 19 Checking the Oil 19 Changing Adding Oil 20 Air Cleaner Maintenance 21 Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning 22 Spark Plug Maintenance 22 Emptying the Gas Tank 23 STORAGE TRANSPORT PROCEDURES 23 SPECIFICATIONS 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 26 WIRING DIAGRAM 28 WARRANTY 30 Notice Regarding Emissions Engines that are certified to compl...

Page 4: ...arbon monoxide may still be present Breathing this poison can lead to headaches dizziness drowsiness and eventually death Use outdoors ONLY in non confined areas Keep several feet of clearance on all sides to allow proper ventilation of the generator A WARNING The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm ...

Page 5: ...ptacles outlets Do not allow children or non qualified persons to operate A WARNING This generator produces heat when running Temperatures near exhaust can exceed 150 F 65 C Do not touch hot surfaces Pay attention to warning labels on tire generator denoting hot parts of tire machine Allow generator to cool several minutes after use before touching engine or areas which heat during use CAUTION Mis...

Page 6: ... yourself with the safety and hazard markings on the generator Stop generator before refueling Check for spilled fuel Do not operate near open flame IMPORTANT_ BEFORE STARTING _ Mak_ s_e _tt is p_ope_ly 9tour_ed 2 Gh_ck hat r_N_ is 3 Turn _ N _r_lu_ NI d_vCceg ...

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Page 8: ...you are missing components DO NOT RETURN TO STORE please call 888 315 3080 M F 8 5 CT for customer service ITEM LIST G PLUG WRENCH HANDLE BAR AC plug tbr connecting 240 Volt electrical Spark plug wrench Flat Head Screwdriver Set of 2 DC connector wires t_r connecting 12 Volt automotive type batteries Plug tbr connecting 240Volt electrical devices devices ...

Page 9: ...nt of fuel in the tank 8 Fuel ap Access to the fuel tank for adding fuel 9 Engine Switch Used to start stop engine 10 Volt Meter Provides reading of voltage output 11 Circuit Breakers Reset switches that protects the generator I oln electrical overload 12 120 Volt AC Receptacles Use to connect electrical devices that run 120 Volt 60 Hz single phase AC current 13 Ground Terminal Connect grounding w...

Page 10: ...when new _Oln the package contains 17o oil in the crankcase You must add the proper amount ofoil before operating the generator for the first time This amount which is equal to the oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 37 fluid oz For general use we recommend SAE 10W 30 oil to fill the engine crankcase To add oil tbllow these steps 1 Make sure the generator is on a level surface 2 Unscrew the oi...

Page 11: ...cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline with a dry cloth IMPORTANT Never use an oil gasoline mixture Never use old gas Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel taN Gas can age in the tank and make it hard to start up the generator in the future Never store generator tbr extended periods of time with fuel in the tank Step 3 Ground the Generator _i_ WARNING Failure to properly ground the generator can r...

Page 12: ...n the stick or oil only at the very end of the stick you should add oil until the engine crankcase is filled see Adding Oil portion of the Maintenance section 5 Be sure to replace cap when finished checking oil NOTE The oil capacity tbr your generator can be found in the Specifications section of this manual Step 2 Check the Gas Level Betbre starting the generator check to see that there is suffic...

Page 13: ...tart your generator pertbrln the tbllowing steps 1 Make sure no electrical devices are connected to the generator Such devices can make it difficult for the engine to start 2 Check that the generator is properly grounded see Ground the Generator above 3 Turn the fuel valve to the on position see figure 4 4 Pull the choke rod to the closed position see figure 5 5 Set the engine switch to the on pos...

Page 14: ... The sm2qe wattage corresponds to the maximum amount of power the generator can output for a short period of time Many electrical devices such as refrigerators require short bursts of extra power in addition the rated wattage listed by the device to stop and start their motors The surge wattage ability of the generator covers this extra power requirement I Model Number Rated Runnin_t Watta_te Sur_...

Page 15: ...ity for only a short time Connect electrical devices requiring a rated running wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of the generator Never connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of the generator tool or appliance electric water heater 40 gal hot plate saw radial arm electric stove saw circular air compressor t HP window air conditioner saw miter microwave w...

Page 16: ...ch to the 240 V position if you are connecting 240 Volt loads NOTE The generator cannot run 240 Volt and 120 Volt loads at the same time You must choose one or the other using the voltage select switch 3 Switch the appropriate circuit breaker to the on position For 240 Volt loads switch on the circuit breaker marked 23 A For 120 Volt loads switch on the circuit breaker lnarked 46 A 4 Turn on the c...

Page 17: ...nt DCUsage CAUTION The DC receptacle is for recharging 12 Volt automotive type batteries only Do not connect any other device to this receptacle CAUTION Use the generator only to recharge 12 Volt batteries Never try to jumpstart a car with your generator To connect 12 Volt batteries to the DC receptacle 1 Connect the positive battery cable to the positive terminal 2 Connect the other end of the po...

Page 18: ...immediately STOPPING THE GENERATOR To stop the generator 1 Turn off then unplug all connected electrical devices 2 Switch the circuit breaker to the oft position 3 Allow the generator to run for several more minutes with no electrical devices connected This helps stabilize the temperature of the generator 4 Set the engine switch to the off position 5 Turn the fuel valve to the off position A WARNI...

Page 19: ...nerator in a cool dry place However in the event your generator becomes dirty you may clean the exterior with one or more of the following a damp cloth a soft brush a vacuulrl pressurized air Never clean your generator with a bucket of water or a hose Water can get inside the worldng parts of the generator and cause a short circuit or corrosion Checking the Oil The generator is equipped with an au...

Page 20: ...inated with water or dirt In this case you can drain the oil t om the generator according to the tbllowing steps 1 Place a bucket underneath the generator to catch oil as it drains 2 Using a hex wrench unscrew the oil drain plug which is located on the crankcase underneath the oil filler dipstick cap see figure 13 Allow all the oil to ain from the generator 3 Replace the oil drain plug and tighten...

Page 21: ...m of the air cleaner cover see figure 15 2 Remove the sponge like elements l Oln the casing 3 Wipe the dirt t Oln inside the empty air cleaner casing 4 Wash the sponge like elements in household detergent and warm water Allow to dry 5 Soak the dry elements in engine oil Squeeze out any excess oil 6 Replace the sponge like elements in the air cleaner casing and replace the cover zi 7 A i Figure 15 ...

Page 22: ...the spark plug cap to remove it 2 Unscrew the spark plug from the generator using the spark plug wrench included with this product see figure 17 3 Visually inspect the spark plug If it is cracked or chipped discard and replace with a new spark plug We recommend using a F6RTC spark plug such as NGK BPR5ES 4 Measure the plug gap with a gauge see figure 18 The gap should be 0 7 0 8rain 0 028 0 031 in...

Page 23: ... to catch the gas turn the fuel valve to the on position Drain all the gas t_Oln the generator 5 Turn the fuel valve to the ofF position 6 Replace the fuel filter cup 7 Store the emptied gasoline in a suitable place A CAUTION Do not store fuel from one season to another STORAGE TRANSPORT PROCEDURES _fiLCAUTION Never place any type of storage cover on the generator while it is still hot When transp...

Page 24: ... 60 Hz Phase Single DC Output _g 12V e 8 3 A Dimensions in length 27 width 21 height 21 Dry mass 182 lbs Engine Engine type 4 stroke OHV single cylinder with forced air cooling system gnition system non contact transistor Displacement 389 cm 3 Fuel tank capacity 25 L 6 60 US gal Oil capacity 1 1 L 37 fl oz Run time on 50 load 10 hrs 24 ...

Page 25: ...s off Bad connecting Nires cables Bad electrical device onnected to _enerator 3enerator is 3verloaded Short in one of the onnected devices _ ir cleaner is dirty Solution Set engine switch to on urn fuel valve to open position Close the choke _ dd gas Change the gas in the engine Clean spark plug Replace spark plug Move generator to a level surface to prevent low oil shutdown from triggering _ dd o...

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Page 27: ... 100 1 POST AIRODE 56 214003 248 1 POST CATHODE 57 214006 248 1 VILTMETER ASSY 58 109004 1 VOLTAGE SWITCH 59 081502 100 1 CONSENT 60 214400 248 1 IGNITION SWITCH 61 113003 156 1 WIRE BOX 62 MlO800 4 SCREW TAPPING M6X16 63 SB0825 1 BOOT MAIN WIRE HARNESS 64 213007 248 I SWITCH WIRE 65 213007 248 1 CONTROL PANEL ASSY 66 SB0610 1 GENERATOR FAN 67 213004 248 1 8TATOR COVER 68 213100 248 1 STATOR ASSY ...

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Page 30: ...ranty period as the original product To exercise the warranty DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER Instead call the toll t_ee Customer Service number 888 315 3080 and you will be instructed on where to take the generator tbr warranty service Take the generator and proof of purchase your receipt to the repair facility recommended by the Customer Service Representative The warranty does not extend to generator...

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