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- Page 1 5500 Watt Generator Owner’s Manual Questions? Help is just a moment away! Contact the Local Snapper Service Center Web: www.snapper.com or www.briggsandstratton.com Model No. 1668-0 (5,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 190313GS Revision 3 (01/19/2004)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it must be maintained in effective working order. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator SAFETY RULES This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. - Page 3 • DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a battery. • Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
- Page 4 • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed. • DO NOT modify generator in any way. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator CAUTION Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
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Page 5: Know Your Generator
Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element to limit the amount of dirt and dust sucked into the engine. Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Recoil Starter Oil Fill Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers are provided to protect the generator against electrical overload. -
Page 6: Assembly
If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, contact the local Snapper service center. IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an engine failure. -
Page 7: Before Starting The Engine
Rest generator on wheels and support leg. 11. Check each fastener to ensure it is secure and the tires are inflated between 15-40 PSI. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Add Engine Oil and Fuel •... -
Page 8: Using The Generator
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet. • DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator OPERATING THE GENERATOR CAUTION Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can... -
Page 9: Connecting Electrical Loads
40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator: Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed. - Page 10 120V Y (Hot) NEMA L14-30 Snapper 5500 Watt Generator This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW) at 30 Amps for 120 Volts or 240 Volts.The outlet is protected by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
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Page 11: Power Management
Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Plug in and turn on the next load. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. -
Page 12: Generator Maintenance
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Generator Maintenance Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry environment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. -
Page 13: Storage
Generator will not start; or starts and runs rough. Generator shuts down during operation. Generator lacks power. Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Engine Storage See engine owner’s manual for instructions. Other Storage Tips • To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel tank and fill with fresh gasoline. - Page 14 Snapper 5500 Watt Generator SCHEMATIC...
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Page 15: Schematic/Wiring Diagram
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 16: Exploded View – Main Unit
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT... - Page 17 35 23762GS WASHER 37 B2153GS SCREW 38 56893GS SCREW 40 77395GS NUT, Lock 41 192980GS KIT,Valve, Fuel Tank Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Item Part # 43 83465GS 44 78831BGS 45 B4363GS 48 14353621GS 50 B4986GS 51 92982GS 52 189235GS 53 85652GS...
- Page 18 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT Item Part # 22247GS B4966GS 191267GGS 191265GS 39253GS B187101GS 191413GS 22413GS 52858GS 10 192432GS Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Description WASHER WHEEL AXLE E-RING SCREW LEG, Support VIBE MOUNT, with Washer SCREW NUT, Lock NUT, Lock...
- Page 19 Item Part # 10 43437GS 11 189164GS 12 84543CGS 13 93857GS 14 188890GS 15 82308GS 16 22694GS 17 192241GS Snapper 5500 Watt Generator Description 188914GS COVER, Lid, Control Panel 188889GS CONTROL PANEL, Compact 189167GS CLIP, Hinge Pin Retainer 189182GS SPRING, Hinge, Pin...
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Page 20: Warranty
SNAPPER™ OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 “This Snapper™ product is distributed under license to 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.
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