Know Your Generator; Product View - Generac Power Systems WHEELHOUSE 1646-3 Owner's Manual

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
Removable Fuel Tank
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
Grounding Fastener
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris
out of intake air.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload.
WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator
Rocker Switch
5
Circuit Breakers (AC)
Removable Fuel Tank — Capacity of five (5) U.S. gallons.
Easily removed for convenient refueling.
Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a
qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency
having jurisdiction.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and add oil to engine
here.
Recoil starter — Used to start the engine.
Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch OFF engine.
Vent Knob — Must be open when generator is running.
Recoil Starter
(not shown)
Vent Knob
Choke Lever
Air Cleaner