GT5600ES Contents Introduction........3 Environmental Protection....3 Scope of Product......3 Description of Symbols....3 Specifications........3 Safety Rules........4 Unpacking the Generator....6 Assembling the Generator....7 Features and Controls.....8 Preparation Before Operating..9 Calculating Your Power Need..10 Operating the Generator....11 Maintenance.........14 Storage........17 Troubleshooting......18 Warranty........19...
GT5600ES Introduction Description Of Symbols Your new GT POWER Generator will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been The rating plate on your tool may show sym- manufactured under stringent quality stand- bols. These represent important information ards to meet superior performance criteria.
GT5600ES Safety Rules • NEVER operate this product inside any building, carport, porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure, even if Read this manual carefully and become windows and doors are open. familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its limitations and any WARNING: Starter cord kickback hazards involved.
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GT5600ES When Starting Equipment • Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any damp or highly conductive area, such as • Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and metal decking or steel work. air cleaner are in place. • DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
GT5600ES When Adjusting or Making ask dealer or contact local service center. Repairs to the Generator • Operate generator only on level surfaces. • DO NOT expose generator to excessive • Disconnect the spark plug wire from moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapor.
GT5600ES Assembling the Generator The generator requires some assembly prior to using it. Assembling The Accessory Kit The wheels are designed to greatly improve the portability of the generator. NOTE: The wheels are NOT intended for on-road use. 1. Refer to diagrams to install wheels as shown.
GT5600ES Features and Controls Read this Operating Manual and the Safety Rules section before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarise yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
GT5600ES is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors Preparation before are EXPLOSIVE. Operating • Use only regular UNLEADED gasoline. Do not use any fuel with more than 10% Adding Engine Oil added ethanol, and never use E85 fuel. Please add correct oil before starting the •...
For powering dissipate static electricity, which often builds up sensitive electronic equipment, we in un-earthed devices. recommend to use a GT Power inverter generator. Please contact NOTICE: Synchronous generators your GT Power dealer for further such as this model may not be details.
GT5600ES Operating Turn fuel switch to “ON” position. the Generator Starting the Engine WARNING: Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into the receptacles and devices turned on. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit’s receptacles before starting the engine.
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GT5600ES For recoil start, firmly grasp the recoil handle WARNING: Exhaust heat/ gases could and pull slowly until increased resistance is ignite combustible, structures or damage felt. Pull rapidly up and away. fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death, serious injury and/or property damage.
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GT5600ES NOTICE: Start generator and let • Figure the watts needed to start the largest motor. engine stabilise before connecting electrical loads. Connect electrical • Add to that figure the running watts of loads in OFF position then turn ON all other connected loads.
GT5600ES Maintenance NOTE: Once a year replace the spark plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure Maintenance Schedule proper fuel-air mixture and help the Follow the calendar intervals shown below. engine run better and last longer.
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GT5600ES To Clean the Generator CAUTION: Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before draining • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior oil. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin surfaces. exposure to used oil. Thoroughly wash • A soft, bristle brush may be used to exposed areas with soap.
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GT5600ES Spark Arrestor Valve Clearance • Shut off generator and allow the engine After the first 50 hours of operation, check and muffler to cool down completely the valve clearance in the engine and adjust before servicing spark arrestor (located on if necessary.
GT5600ES • If possible, store the unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO EMPTY THE FUEL TANK. • If it is not practical to empty the fuel tank and the unit is to be stored for some time,...
WARRANTY: Repair or replace, at Warrantor’s option, repair or replace, at no charge for parts or labour, the GT POWER Generator, if proven defective in material products or components which have failed within or workmanship, during the following time period(s) duration of the warranty period.
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Congratulations on your new GT POWER product. We are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your nearest distributor or service...
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