Know Your Generator - Generac Power Systems WheelHouse 5500 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 Wing Nut
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 — Uses a dry type filter element and foam
pre–cleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust sucked
into the engine.
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™ 5500 Watt Generator
Rocker Switch
Removable Fuel Tank — Capacity of five (5) U.S. gallons.
Easily removed for convenient refueling.
Grounding Wing Nut — Used for proper grounding of
unit.
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.
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Recoil Starter
(not shown)
Vent Knob
Choke Lever
Circuit Breakers (AC)
Air Cleaner