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Generac 5500EXL manual

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  • Page 1

    Problems? Questions? Before t aking your unit back to the store, call the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT P ortable Generator Owner’ s Manual 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[...]

  • Page 2

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator . It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. This manual contains information for a generator that o[...]

  • Page 3

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 3  Do Not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged electrical cord sets with the generator .  Operate the generator only on level surfaces and where it will not be exposed to excessive moisture, dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.  Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXP[...]

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    120/240 V olt AC 30 Amp Receptacle Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 4 KNOW YOUR GENERA TO R 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 futur[...]

  • Page 5

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 5 Y our generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator , please call the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408. IMPORT A NT : Any attempt to run the unit[...]

  • Page 6

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 6  Retain battery to tray with 2 J-bolt s, 2 lock washers and 2 hex nuts (Figure 3).  Connect the red battery cable from the engine start button to the positive (+) terminal on battery (Figure 4).  Connect the black battery cable to the negative () terminal on battery (Figure 4)[...]

  • Page 7

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 7 T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer . Drain the gas tank, st art engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty . Use fresh fuel next season. See S torage on page 12. Never use engine or carburetor cle[...]

  • Page 8

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 8  When engine start s, move choke lever to Half choke position until the engine runs smoothly and then to  Run  position. If engine falters, move choke lever to Half choke position until the engine runs smoothly and then to  Run  position. NOTE : If engine fails [...]

  • Page 9

    Charging a Battery DANGER : S torage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will remain around the battery for a long time after it has been charged. The slightest spark can ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion. Such an explosion can shatter the battery and cause blindness or other injury . DANGER : D[...]

  • Page 10

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 10 CORD SETS/RECEPT ACLES This generator is equipped with the following receptacles: 120 V olt AC, 20 Amp Recept acles Each socket (Figure 10) is protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker . Use each receptacle to operate 120 V olt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrica[...]

  • Page 11

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 11 DONT OVERLOAD THE GENERA T OR Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or connected electrical devices. Observe the following, to prevent overloading the unit:  Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be[...]

  • Page 12

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 12 GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDA TIONS The owner/operator is responsible for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a damaged or defective gene[...]

  • Page 13

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Ca use Corre ction Engine is running, but no A C output is av ailabl e. 1. One of the circui t breakers is open. 2. Fault in gen erator. 3. Poor connection or de fective cord set. 4. Connected devi ce is bad. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Contact Generac service fa[...]

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    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 14 SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAM[...]

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    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 15 WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

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    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 16 EXPLODED VIEW[...]

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    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 17 P ARTS LIST Item Part # Qty . Description 1 A92432 1 CRADLE 2 A92531 1 SUPPORT , Engine 3 A92731 1 SUPPORT , Engine & Muffler 4 92247 1 HOUSING , Engine Adapter 5 92678G 1 ASSEMBL Y , Rotor 6 94980A 1 ASSEMBL Y , S tator 7 65791 1 BEARING 8 67451 1 W ASHER, S pecial Flat - M8 9 22129[...]

  • Page 18

    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 18 Item Part # Qty . Description 1 A92070 1 P ANEL, Control 2 23897 4 FLA T W ASHER, #10 M5 3 49226 4 LOCK W ASHER, M5 4 91526 4 SCREW , M5-0.8 x 12mm 5 82538 1 SWITCH, Idle Control 6 82881 4 LOCK W ASHER, 7/16" 7 43181 4 SCREW , M3 - 0.5 x 10mm 8 43182 4 LOCK W ASHER, M3 9 90418 1 OUT[...]

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    Generac Portable Product s 5500EXL Extended Life Generator 19 NOTES[...]

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    LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR "GN" ENGINE DRIVEN PORT ABLE GENERA TORS GENERAC PORT ABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMP ANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and control panel for it s portable generator will be free from defect s in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date[...]