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Generac Portable Products RS5500 Owner's Manual

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RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial
Series Portable Generators
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This manual should remain with the unit.
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NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN CRITICAL
LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
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DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES! USE
OUTSIDE, ONLY, FAR AWAY FROM
WINDOWS, DOORS AND VENTS!
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SAVE THIS MANUAL. Provide this
manual to any operator of the generator.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial ™ Series Portable Generators NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN CRITICAL LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS. DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES! USE OUTSIDE, ONLY, FAR AWAY FROM WINDOWS, DOORS AND VENTS! SAVE THIS MANUAL. Provide this manual to any operator of the generator.
  • Page 2 WARNING! California Proposition 65 Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. WARNING! California Proposition 65 This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Unit Information Unit Information ............i Use this page to record important information about your generator set. Section 1 - Safety ............1 1.1 Read This Manual Thoroughly ........ 1 1.2 Safety Rules............1 Section 2 - General Information......... 5 2.1 Unpacking ...............
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  • Page 5: Section 1 - Safety

    Save these instructions for future reference. If you hazard. loan this device to someone, ALWAYS loan these instructions to the individual as well. This symbol points out potential fire hazard. This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard.   RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
  • Page 6 Local electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the generator. Consult with a local elec- trician for grounding requirements in the area. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
  • Page 7 • Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
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  • Page 9: Section 2 - General Information

    2. Repeat the Step 1 to install the other Frame Foot • 3/8 drive Ratchet Assembly. • Sockets: 13, 12, 8 mm (1 ea) • Wrenches: 13, 10 mm (1 ea), 8 mm (2) • Needle nosed pliers RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 10: Emissions Information

    The battery shipped with the generator has been fully — Muffler charged. The positive and negative cables are NOT — Pulsed Air Valve connected and must be attached prior to operation. — Catalyst RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    Oil Type ..........see Section 2.6.1 ance, tool and motor loads. Oil Capacity........1.06 Quarts (1.0 liters) Run Time at 50% Load ...11 Hour /12 hours - 5.5/7.0 kW Figure 2-5. Control Panel - CSA RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
  • Page 12 13. Air Filter - filters air as it is drawn into the engine. 14. PowerDial – controls the operation of the ON/RUN/ STOP functions, choke and fuel valve. 15. Fuel Cap - remove to fill fuel tank. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
  • Page 13 Use a NEMA L14-30 Plug with this receptacle (rotate to lock/unlock). Connect the supplied 4-wire grounded cord set to the plug and to the desired load. The cord set should be rated for 250 Volts AC at 30 Amps (or greater). RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 14: Before Starting The Generator

    (closed). Both the electric start or pull (recoil) start can be used. • The PowerDial is rotated to position Number 2 during normal operation and to gradually reduce the use of the choke. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
  • Page 15 Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave room for fuel expansion. If the fuel tank is overfilled, fuel can overflow onto a hot engine and cause FIRE or EXPLOSION. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
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  • Page 17: Section 3 - Operation

    • In some areas, generators are required to be regis- tered with local utility companies. • If the generator is used at a construction site, there may be additional regulations which must be observed. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 18: Generator Loads

    Weed Trimmer......500 * Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 19: Starting The Generator (Electric Start)

    RUN position. NOTE If engine fires, but does not continue to run, rotate the PowerDial to “START” and repeat starting instructions. Figure 3-2. PowerDial START Position RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 20: Stopping The Generator

    3.4 or 3.5. However, if the generator is at or near operating temperature, use the following steps when restarting the unit. .Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 21: Section 4 - Maintenance

    Every 500 hours of operation and/or annually Battery Charging Every 3 months or if starter will not turn engine Battery Replacement If it no longer accepts a charge Storage If not used for 30 days or more/ long term RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
  • Page 22 4. Set the new spark plug’s gap to 0.028-0.031 in (0.70- 0.80 mm). See Figure 4-4. 5. Install the correctly gapped spark plug into the cylin- der head and torque to 18-21.6 ft/lbs/24.4-29.3 Nm. 6. Reconnect the spark plug wire. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
  • Page 23 The To order a new air filter, please call 1-888-436-3722. piston should move up and down. The piston is at TDC when it is up as high as it can go. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
  • Page 24 1. The battery charger fuse is located behind the control panel as shown in Figure 4-8. Figure 4-6. Valve Clearance Adjustment 6. Re-attach the spark plug boot to the spark plug. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
  • Page 25 Charging the Battery section). RUNNING THE can ignite the hydrogen and cause an GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY. explosion. Such an explosion can shatter the battery and cause blindness or other serious injury. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 26: Generator Storage

    30 minutes. If this cannot be done and the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare it for storage. Allow unit to cool entirely before storage. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 27: Section 5 - Troubleshooting

    Contact Authorized Service Facility. Engine “hunts” or falters. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean. Contact Authorized Service Facility. Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Governor out of adjustment? Contact authorized dealer facility. RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...

  • Page 28: Replacement Service Parts

    5.2 — Replacement Service Parts Description Part No. Oil (quart) 0G0752 Spark Plug 0J00620106 Air Filter 0G84420151 Fuel Filter 0G9914 Battery 0G9449 Battery Fuse 0K3029 RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators...
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  • Page 32 Part No. 0K6504 Rev F 08/21/15 Generac Power Systems, Inc. © Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Waukesha, WI 53189 No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc.

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