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Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator
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OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine with
electrical loads connected to the receptacles
AND with the connected devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
DANGER! Breathing Hazard! Never run
engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING! Burn Hazard! Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F
(65°C). Avoid these areas.
Unplug all electrical loads from generator
receptacles before starting the engine.
Make sure the unit is in a level position.
Open the fuel shutoff valve.
Move the choke lever to the Full choke position
(Figure 4).
Set the engine control switch to the On () position
(Figure 5).
The engine on your unit is equipped with a Climate
Control
system. Use as described below;
Above 32°F, turn the air cleaner clockwise until it
stops. Make sure the arrow on the top of the
engine aligns with the sun symbol on the air
cleaner cover (Figure 5).
At or below 32°F, turn the air cleaner
counterclockwise until it stops. Make sure the
arrow on the top of the engine aligns with the
snowflake symbol on the air cleaner cover
(Figure 6).
Figure 4 Choke Positions
Full Choke Position
No Choke
Position
Figure 5 Air Cleaner Position Above 32°F
Figure 6 Air Cleaner Position At or Below 32°F
Engine
Control
Switch