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S E R V I C E O 070 7 904 2007-12 Manual No. 204839A Revision - (08/25/2007) 531 30 97-19 1055GN 5500 W att Portable Generator Husqvarna® is a registered trademark of Husqvarna AB and is used under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.[...]
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2 www.usa.husqvarna.com Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Husqvarna generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Husqvarna brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Husqvarna generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety informatio[...]
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3 Español Table of Contents O p e r a t o r S a f e t y .................................. 4 E q u i p m e n t D e s c r i p t i o n ........................................ 4 S a f e t y R u l e s ................................................ 4 A s s e m b l y ...................................... 7 U n p a c k G e n e r a t o r .............[...]
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4 www.usa.husqvarna.com Operator Safety Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved. The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatib[...]
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5 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Failure to isolate generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. ?[...]
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6 www.usa.husqvarna.com WARNING Contac t with muffler area can result in seriou s burns . Exhau st heat/gas es can ignite combus tibles , struc tures or damage fuel tank causi ng a fire. • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • Allow equip ment to cool before touchi ng. • Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearanc e on all sides [...]
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7 Assembly Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended fuel and oil. If yo u have any pr obl ems with the ass em bly of your gene rat or , ple ase call the gen er ato r hel pli ne at (877 ) 2 24- 04 58 . If call in g for assi sta nce , ple ase have the mo del , rev isi on, and [...]
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8 www.usa.husqvarna.com Add Engine Oil 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. NOTE: See the section Oil to review oil recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current ambient temperature. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of provided o[...]
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9 System Ground The generator has a system ground that connects the generator frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles. The system ground is connected to the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator frame). Special Requirements There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O[...]
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10 www.usa.husqvarna.com A - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — 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. B - 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 and/o[...]
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11 Cord Sets and Receptacles Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. Inspect extension cords before each use. Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use them. Extension cord sets used should be rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps or greater for most electrica[...]
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12 www.usa.husqvarna.com Operation Starting the Engine Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start instructions: 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate the unit on a level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during operation. 2. Turn fuel valve ( A ) to “ [...]
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13 Connecting Electrical Loads 1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting. 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. NOTE: • DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles. • DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator. • DO NOT connect 50 Hz [...]
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14 www.usa.husqvarna.com Don’t Overload Generator Capacity You must make sure your generator can supply enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. 2. Total the rated (running) watts of these items. This is the amou[...]
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15 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. First 5 Hours • Change engine oil Every 8 Hours or Daily • Clean debris • Check engine oil level Every 25 Hours or Yearly • Service engine air cleaner 1 Ever[...]
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16 www.usa.husqvarna.com Fuel Valve Maintenance The fuel valve is equipped with a fuel sediment cup, screen, retaining ring and o-ring that need to be cleaned every 100 hours or once a year (whichever occurs first). 1. Move fuel valve to “ Off ” position. 2. Remove sediment cup ( A ) from fuel valve. Remove o-ring ( B ), retaining ring ( C ) an[...]
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17 Changing Engine Oil Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often. CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. • Used motor oil has been shown t[...]
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18 www.usa.husqvarna.com WARNING Contac t with muffler area can result in seriou s burns . Exhau st heat/gas es can ignite combus tibles , struc tures or damage fuel tank causi ng a fire. • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • Allow equip ment to cool before touchi ng. • Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearanc e on all sides[...]
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19 Storage The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for storage. Generator Storage • Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning . • Check that cooling air slots and o[...]
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20 www.usa.husqvarna.com Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Engine is running, but no AC output is available. 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 2. Fault in generator. 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 4. Connected device is bad. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Contact authorized service facility. 3. Check and repair. 4. Connect ano[...]
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21 Warranties Emissions Control System Warranty Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) California, United States and Canada Emissions Control [...]
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22 www.usa.husqvarna.com 2. Length of Coverage B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser. 3. No Charge Repair[...]
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23 HUSQVARNA® PORTABLE GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna® is a registered trademark of Husqvarna AB and is used under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the portable generator that is defective in material [...]
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24 www.usa.husqvarna.com Portable Generator Product Specifications Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,875 watts W a t t a g e .................................. 5 , 5 0 0 w a t t s AC Load Current: a t 1 2 0 V o l t s .............................. 4 5 . 8 A m p s a t 2 4 0 V o l t s .........................[...]
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EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT Exploded View 2 www .usa.husqvarna.com Copyright © 2007 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the express written permission of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.[...]
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Parts List Item Part # Description 1 M204097GS KIT , Cradle (Includes Items 20, 31 & 61) 2 194150GS KIT , Vibration Mount, 45° 3 67989GS NUT , M8 Flange Serrated 4 190220GS ADAPTER, Engine 5 NSP ASSY ., Alternator (see page 5) 6 * NUT , Hex M8 - 1.25 7 195398GS TPHMS, M8 1.25 x 35 8 96796GS W ASHER, 8.4 x 22.2 x 3 9 * WASHER, 5/16 - M8 Lock 10[...]
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Exploded View and Parts List EXPLODED VIEW AND P AR TS LIST – CONTROL P ANEL Item Part # Description 1 195112GS ASSY , Control Lid Panel 2 196506AGS CONTROL P ANEL, Compact 3 188890GS BOX, Rear Cover 4 * NUT , Palnut, Pushnut, 3/16 5 43437GS OUTLET , 120/240 Locking, 30A 6 68759GS OUTLET , 120V , 20Amp, Duplex 7 * NUT , Palnut, Pushnut, 5/32 8 20[...]
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Exploded View and Parts List EXPLODED VIEW AND P AR TS LIST – AL TERNA TOR Item Part # Description 1 186059GS ADAPTER, Mounting, Alternator 2 190032GS ROTOR 3 190079AGS ST A TOR 4 186060GS RBC, with O-Ring (p/n 189197GS) 5 86308HGS HHCS, M6 - 1.0 x 140 SEMS 6 91825GS ASSEMBL Y , Holder , Rectifier/Brush 7 66849GS T APTITE, M5 - 0.8 x 16 8 22694GS[...]
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Exploded View and Parts List EXPLODED VIEW AND P AR TS LIST – WHEEL KIT Item Part # Description 1 B4966GS WHEEL 2 * WASHER, 5/8" 3 191267RGS AXLE 4 191265GS E-RING 5 * HHCS, M8 1.25 x 20 6 67989GS NUT , M8, Flange Serrated 7 203977GS ASSY , Support 8 198669GS GRIP 9 B193200GS ASSY , Handle w/Grip 10 * NUT , M8 - 1.25, Nylok 11 B4135GS PIN, H[...]