Assembly - Briggs & Stratton GENERAC WheelHouse 5550 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for
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
helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
Remove Generator From Carton
• Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
• Cut carton corners from top to bottom at end of carton
near wheels. Lay that side of carton down flat.
• Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Roll the generator out of the shipping carton.
Attach Handle to Unit
1. Place handle assembly onto handle supports connected
to main unit. Make sure holes in handle align with
holes on handle supports (Figure 1).
Figure 1 — Attach Handle to Base
Align Holes
NOTE: It may be necessary to move the handle supports
from side to side in order to align the handle so it will slide
over the handle supports.
2. Insert carriage bolts through holes from outside of the
unit and attach a plastic knob from inside of unit
(Figure 2).Tighten by hand.
Figure 2 — Secure Handle
WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator
Handle
Handle
Supports
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
CAUTION
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.
• Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
• Use a long neck funnel OR remove the fuel tank as
described in "Fuel Tank", when adding or changing oil.
• Refer to engine owner's manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner's manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
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