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Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator
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Set the engine Run/Stop switch to the On ()
position.
Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel
some resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid full
arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. Do not let rope
snap back against starter.
When engine starts, move choke lever to a
Half Choke position until the engine runs
smoothly and then to No Choke position. If engine
falters, move choke lever to Half Choke position
until the engine runs smoothly and then to
No Choke position.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, move the
choke lever to No Choke position and pull starter
rope again.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after three (3) pulls,
check for proper oil level in crankcase. Unit is
equipped with a low oil shutdown system. Refer to
engine owners manual for further information.
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to run,
move choke lever to Full Choke and repeat starting
instructions.
Connecting Electrical Loads
Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
Do not connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
receptacles.
Do not connect 3phase loads to the generator.
Do not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up
the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be
connected at one time. This total should not be
greater than the rated wattage/amperage capacity
of the generator. See Dont Overload the
Generator on page 9.
Stopping the Engine
Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. Never start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and
generator.
Move engine control switch to Off (o) position.
Close the fuel shutoff valve.
COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures
below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your
Generac generator may experience icing of the
carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system.
In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a
temporary shelter:
Cut off all flaps
Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose
exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet
clearance between open side of box and nearest
object.
Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
You may also need to cut a clearance slot for the
handle.
Start unit, then place box over it.
IMPORTANT!: Remove shelter when temperature is
above 40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that
will enclose three sides and the top of the generator:
Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is
exposed. A typical generator is shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 Temporary Shelter (handle/wheels omitted)