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Parts Included*
• Generator
• Wheel kit
• Locking 30 Amp plug
• Engine oil
• Two packets of fuel stabilizer
• Owner's manual
• Engine manual
*If any parts are missing or damaged, call 1-800-270-1408.
Model No. 1646-2 (5,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 191151GS Revision 6 (07/22/2003)
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Page
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Summary of Contents for Generac Power Systems Wheelhouse 5500
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual Parts Included* Table of Contents • Generator Safety Rules ........2-4 •... -
Page 2: Safety Rules
WheelHouse™ 5500 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™ 5500 Watt Generator DANGER DANGER Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, during recharging. an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Hydrogen gas stays around battery for a long Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, time after battery has been charged.
- Page 4 WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator CAUTION WARNING Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected Unintentional sparking can result in fire or to it. electric shock. • See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 11. • Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR electrical loads.
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Page 5: Know Your Generator
WheelHouse™ 5500 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™ 5500 Watt Generator ASSEMBLY NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine owner’s manual for recommendations. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated use after it has been properly serviced with the and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional recommended oil and fuel. - Page 7 WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator Disconnect the quick connect on the fuel line by Lift off the fuel tank by grasping the handle (provided pushing on the metal tab and twisting apart (Figure 3). on the tank) with one hand and putting the other hand Release the metal tab.
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Page 8: Operation
WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator GROUNDING THE OPERATING THE GENERATOR GENERATOR CAUTION The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and external electrically conductive parts of this generator be Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can properly connected to an approved earth ground. Local damage generator and/or electrical devices connected electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the to it. - Page 9 WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator Stopping the Engine 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a devices plugged in and turned on. 4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 9).You can use the same 4–wire cord if you Let engine run at no–load for 30 seconds to stabilize...
- Page 10 WheelHouse™ 5500 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 11: Product Specifications
WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS Generator Maintenance Maximum Surge Watts ....8,500 watts Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Continuous Wattage Capacity . -
Page 12: Storage
WheelHouse™ 5500 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 13: Troubleshooting
WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Engine is running, but Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in good no AC output is available. -
Page 14: Schematic
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Page 15: Wiring Diagram
WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 16: Replacement Parts
WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT... - Page 17 WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Description Item Part # Description M189457GS FRAME 44 193547GS ASSY,Tank, Fuel (Includes Items 31, 70642GS MOUNT,Vibration 41, 45 & 51) 84346GS SCREW 45 189235GS DECAL, Start Instructions 190220GS HOUSING, Engine Adapter 48 14353621GS WIRE, Ground...
- Page 18 WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Description 188914GS COVER, Lid, Control Panel 188889GS CONTROL PANEL, Compact 189167GS CLIP, Hinge Pin Retainer 189182GS SPRING, Hinge, Pin 189166GS PIN, Hinge, Cover, Compact 68759GS OUTLET, 120V, 20A, Duplex 189165GS 84198GS...
- Page 19 WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – ALTERNATOR Item Part # Description 186059GS ADAPTER, Mounting, Alternator 190032GS ROTOR 190079AGS STATOR 186060GS RBC, with O-Ring (p/n 189197GS) 86308HGS SCREW 91825GS ASSY, Holder, Rectifier/Brush 66849GS SCREW 22694GS RECEPTACLE, 6 pin 81917GS PIN, Roll 10 191051AGS...
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Page 20: Warranty
GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 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.