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Snapper 5500 Watt Generator TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Maintenance . . . .
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator WARNING DANGER Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. • Operate generator ONLY outdoors. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate ventilation.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator CAUTION WARNING Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. • See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 11. • Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads. • Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation. • Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR 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 future reference.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator ASSEMBLY Carton Contents Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the local Snapper service center. • The generator • Generator and engine owner’s manuals • Locking 30 Amp plug • Engine oil • Wheel kit Your 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, contact the local Snapper service center.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air pressure valve on the outboard side. 4. Place the e-ring onto the groove in the axle.You may add the flat washer if desired. NOTE: Use retaining pins instead of e-clip, if applicable. Add Engine Oil and Fuel 5. • Place generator on a level surface. Place one end of the needle nose pliers on the bottom of the axle and the other end of the pliers on top of the e-ring.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator USING THE GENERATOR OPERATING THE GENERATOR System Ground CAUTION 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 (see “Equipment Description”, earlier in this manual). Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. • See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 11.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Connecting Electrical Loads Build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator: • Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting. 1. • Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed. Note generator may appear different from that shown in Figure 3.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator RECEPTACLES This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW) at 30 Amps for 120 Volts or 240 Volts.The outlet is protected by a push–to–reset circuit breaker. CAUTION Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles • NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as described above. 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.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS Generator Maintenance Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,500 watts Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .5,500 watts Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load Current: At 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.8 Amps At 240 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.9 Amps Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator STORAGE Engine 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. See engine owner’s manual for instructions. Other Storage Tips • To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel tank and fill with fresh gasoline.
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator SCHEMATIC 14
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator WIRING DIAGRAM 15
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT 16
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item 1 2 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 40 41 Part # M190305GS 70642GS 66365GGS 187746GS 187745GS 96796GS 86307GS 99383GS 67022GS 189127GS 189009GS 695398 66476GS 189008GS 60706GS 83083GS 81917GS 67989GS 193646GS 194390GS SRV66825DGS 74908GS 86308AGS 84409GS 22695GS 84242GS 77816GS 91825GS 66849GS B4871GS 23762GS B2153GS 56893GS 77395GS 192980GS Description CRADLE MOUNT,Vibration HOUSING, Engine A
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Part # 22247GS B4966GS 191267GGS 191265GS 39253GS B187101GS 191413GS 22413GS 52858GS 192432GS Description WASHER WHEEL AXLE E-RING SCREW LEG, Support VIBE MOUNT, with Washer SCREW NUT, Lock NUT, Lock 18
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Part # 188914GS 188889GS 189167GS 189182GS 189166GS 68759GS 189165GS 84198GS 75207GS 43437GS 189164GS 84543CGS 93857GS 188890GS 82308GS 22694GS 192241GS Description COVER, Lid, Control Panel CONTROL PANEL, Compact CLIP, Hinge Pin Retainer SPRING, Hinge, Pin PIN, Hinge, Cover, Compact OUTLET, 120V, 20A, Duplex NUT, Palnut, Pushnut CAP, Circuit Breaker BREAKER, Circuit OUTLET, 120/240V L
SNAPPER™ OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 LIMITED WARRANTY “This Snapper™ product is distributed under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Power Products will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the equipment** that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
