Use and Care Manual

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9 of 16 Rev. 1/2010
Heavy Duty Power Equipment
4550 Pro, 5650, 6500(EL), 7550 Pro
Controls
Recoil Starter
To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is
felt, then pull briskly.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
The recoil starter is used to start the engine if the generator is
not equipped with a 12 volt battery to operate the starter motor,
or if the battery does not contain adequate charge to operate the
starter motor.
Fuel Valve Lever
The fuel valve is
located between the
fuel tank and carbu-
retor. When the
valve lever is in the
ON position, fuel is
allowed to flow from
the fuel tank to the
carburetor. Be sure
to return the fuel
valve lever to the
OFF position after
stopping the engine.
Choke Rod
The choke is used to
provide an enriched
fuel mixture when
starting a cold en-
gine. It can be
opened and closed
by operating the
choke rod manually.
Pull the rod out to-
ward CLOSED to
enrich the mixture
for cold starting.
Open once the en-
gine is running.
WARNING
The engine was shipped without engine oil. DO NOT START
THE ENGINE WITHOUT FILLING THE ENGINE WITH OIL.
Use SAE 10W-30 for normal conditions and SAE 5W-30
when the ambient temperature is below 32° F.
Engine Switch
To start and stop the engine.
Engine ON / OFF Switch
Electric Starter Switch
(optional feature)
Turn clock-
wise to turn
fuel valve on.
O
F
F
O
N
Oil Alert System
The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage
caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before
the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil
Alert system will automatically stop the engine (the engine
switch will remain in the ON position). The Oil Alert system
should not take the place of checking the oil level before each
use. If the engine stops and will not restart, check the engine oil
level (see page 14) before troubleshooting in other areas.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment
Ground Terminal
The generator ground terminal is con-
nected to the frame of the generator, the
metal non-current-carrying parts of the
generator, and the ground terminals of
each receptacle.
Before using the ground terminal, consult a qualified elec-
trician, electrical inspector or local agency having jurisdic-
tion for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended
use of the generator.
WARNING
RECOIL STARTER
STARTER GRIP
NOTE: SYSTEM GROUND IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE AC
NEUTRAL ON THIS GENERATOR. CONSULT AN ELECTRI-
CIAN WHEN CONNECTING THIS GENERATOR TO YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS ELECTRICAL PANEL TO ENSURE
GROUNDING MEETS THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODE