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Generac Portable Products 5500XL Extended Life Generator
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OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
CAUTION! Never start or stop the unit with
electrical loads connected to the receptacles
AND with the connected devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
DANGER! Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed poorly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
WARNING! Temperature of muffler and nearby
areas may exceed 150°F (65°C). Avoid these
areas.
Unplug all electrical loads from units receptacles
before starting the engine.
Make sure the unit is in a level position.
Open the fuel shutoff valve (Figure 3).
Make sure the Idle Control switch is Off.
Place the Run/Stop switch in the Run position.
Place the choke lever in the Full choke position by
sliding it to the left toward the valve cover in the
direction indicated by the arrow (Figure 4).
Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel slight
resistance, then pull quickly. Do Not let handle
snap back into engine.
When engine starts, move choke lever to Run
position by sliding it all the way to the right (away
from the valve cover and under the arrow).
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, move the
choke lever to Half choke position and pull starter
rope again 2 times.
NOTE: If the engine still fails to start, check for proper
oil level in crankcase. Unit is equipped with a low oil
shutdown system. See engine owners manual for
information regarding the low oil shutdown system.
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 Hertz electrical loads.
Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
receptacles.
Do Not connect 3-phase or 50 Hz loads to the
generator.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
Dont Overload the Generator on page 10.
Figure 3 Fuel Valve In Open Position
Full Choke
Position
Figure 4 Choke Lever