GENPortable Products RAC°I Portable Generator Owner's Manual Model No. 1314_0 (5500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B4360 Revision 4 (9/20/2000) Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com _This Obeyisthe safety alert symbol.follow It is usedto alert you to potential all safety messagesthat this symbol to avoid possiblepersonal injuryor injury death.hazards.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator SAFETY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or use it for any application it was not designed for. If you haveany questions about your generator's application, ask your dealer or consult the factory. This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or any unqualified person to operate the generator.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrationswith your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator INSTALL WHEEL To install your wheel kit KIT you need the following: NOTE: Make sure the wheel air inflation valves are facing outward. • Socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm socket. • Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with M8 x 30mm capscrews, M8 washers and lock nuts. Install Wheel Kit as follows: (See Figure 2) • Placethe generator on a hard flat surface. • Placetemporary blocks under unit to easeassembly.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator BEFORE STARTING ENGINE THE • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the Generator engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with gasoline. • Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Add Oil • Add unleaded regular gasoline, slowly to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about I/2" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 3).
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator OPERATING THE G EN ERATO R 5. Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt Then pull rapidly one time only to start engine. • If engine starts, proceed to step 7. _ • If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6. electrical AUTION! loadsconnected Never starttoorthe stop unitthe and engine with the with connected devices turned ON. Starting 6. the Engine Move the choke lever to "Half" choke position, and pull recoil handle twice.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator Operating Automatic To recharge Idle Control 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: • Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary,add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells. Do Not use tap water. This switch is designed to greatly improvefuel economy. When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only run at its normal high governed engine speed when an electrical load is connected.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator COLD WEATH OPERATION ER • Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object. • Face exposed end away from wind and elements. • Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the generator to prevent icing problem. Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may experience icingof the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator 120/240 Volt AC, Receptacle 30 Amp Locking 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle Use a N EMA LI4-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 10). You can use the same 4-wire cord if you plan to run a 120 Volt load. Locking Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3-wire cord set rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps to the plug (Figure I I).
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR THE • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about three times more watts of power for starting than for running. This surge of power lastsfor only a few seconds when starting such motors.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least30 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.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause 1. 2. Engine is running, but no AC output is available. Engine runs good but bogs down when loads are connected. Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. 3. Circuit breaker is open. Poor connection or defective cord set. Connected device is bad. 4. I. 2. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. Fault in generator. 4. Contact Short circuit in a connected load. Generator is overloaded. I. 2.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator ID_ELF_i_I_ ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 11 T E BATTERY 66 55 CHARGE 77 IlA 30_ I 14
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator WIRING ID_'! DIAGRAM NUT DN EN6INE i 15 _LDCK _
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator I ? j/_ ] EXPLODED VIEW - HAIN UNIT ,_/47 62 46 38 51 / 10 45_ \ < 5 so \\ I 27 2O 61 _9 \ 65 55 65 I 21 / 16 55 55
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator l/! I m PARTS LIST - MAIN Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 l0 11 12 13 14 15 16 Part # G92432 G92531 G92731 92247 92678G 92680G 65791 96796 22129 86307 28092 92609 82857 92532 90239 66476 Qty.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator I 7 j/_ EXPLODED I VIEW AND PARTS LIST - WHEEL KIT lO 11 4 9 8 Item I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 l0 li 12 t3 Part # Qty. B93393A I 89742 2 93693A I 87005 2 B89635 2 B93696 I 27007 2 42909 2 52858 8 22247 2 39253 2 22145 2 39287 4 Description HANDLE WHEEL AXLE PIN, Retaining SPACER,Wheel LEG, Support MOUNT, Vibration CAPSCREW, Hex Hd. M8 - 1.25 x 30 NUT, Lock M8 WASHER, Wheel CAPSCREW, Hex Hd. - M8 - 1.25x 20 WASHER, Vibration Mtg. HHCS, M8 - 1.25x 45 GR 10.
Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator Ill I m EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST - CONTROL PANEL 19 21 2O 19 25 \\ 8 7 10 10 6 11 6 15 11 \ 16 7 26 22 18 7 14 / 9 € Item I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 II 12 13 Part# A92070 23897 49226 91526 82538 82881 43181 43182 90418 75207A 75207 23365 68868 Qty. I 4 4 4 I 4 4 4 I 2 2 6 I 5 Description PANEL, Control FLAT WASHER, #10 M5 LOCK WASHER, M5 SCREW, M5_0.8x 12mm SWITCH, Idle Control LOCK WASHER, 7/16" SCREW, M3 - 0.
LIMITED FOR "GN" ENGINE WARRANTY DRIVEN PORTABLE GENERATORS GENERAC PORTABLEPRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and control panel for its portable generator wilt be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to portable generators driven by a GN-Series engine.
