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CAUTION
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Parts Included*
• Generator
• Handle
• Wheel kit
• Locking 30 Amp plug
• Engine oil
• Two packets of fuel stabilizer
• Handle attachment hardware
• Owner's manual
• Engine manual
*If any parts are missing or damaged, call 1-800-270-1408.
Model No. 1646-5 (5,550 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 197131GS Revision 1 (05/10/2005)
Owner's Manual
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Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT
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Table of Contents
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Page
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual CAUTION Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Parts Included* Table of Contents • Generator Safety Rules ........2-4 •... -
Page 2: Safety Rules
WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES DESCRIPTION This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Read this manual carefully and become Obey all safety messages that follow this familiar with your generator. Know its symbol to avoid possible injury or death. - Page 3 WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator WARNING WARNING Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and an odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fainting or death.
- Page 4 WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator CAUTION WARNING Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. electric shock. • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR speed.
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Page 5: Know Your Generator
WheelHouse™ 5550 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. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Rocker Switch Recoil Starter... -
Page 6: Assembly
WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator ASSEMBLY BEFORE STARTING THE Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for ENGINE use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator Add Engine Oil helpline at 1-800-270-1408. - Page 7 WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Disconnect the quick connect on the fuel line by pushing on the metal tab and twisting apart (Figure 6). Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be Release the metal tab.
- Page 8 WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator USING THE GENERATOR Generator Location Generator Clearance System Ground WARNING The generator has a system ground that connects the Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, generator frame components to the ground terminals on an odorless, colorless, poison gas. the AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, to the AC neutral wire (see “Equipment Description”,...
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Page 9: Operation
WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator OPERATING THE NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a GENERATOR level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. - Page 10 WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator RECEPTACLES 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle CAUTION Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater 4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or than generator output capacity.
- Page 11 WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator DON'T OVERLOAD Plug in and turn on the next load. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR 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, Capacity as described above.
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Page 12: Product Specifications
WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS Generator Maintenance Starting Watts ......8,550 watts Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. -
Page 13: Storage
WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator STORAGE Engine Storage See engine owner’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot Other Storage Tips be done and you must store the unit for more than •... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Poor connection or defective cord Check and repair. set. Engine is running, but no AC output is available. Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in good condition. -
Page 15: Notes
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Page 16: Warranty
GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS OWNER EQUIPMENT WARRANTY POLICY Effective November 1, 2004 LIMITED WARRANTY "Generac Portable Products is a licensed trademark of 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.This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions provided for in this policy.