Your Generator - Generac Power Systems 5500XL Owner's Manual

Generac Portable P roducts 5500XL G enerator
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 locationsof various controls and
adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.
Circuit Breakers (AC)
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
FuelTank
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Receptacle
Fuel Shut-Off
Valve
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
12 Volt DC, 10Amp
Receptacle Grounding Wing Nut
12 Volt DC, I 0 Amp Receptacle -- Use this receptacle
with battery charge cables to charge a 12Volt battery.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle -- May be
usedto supply electrical power for the operation of 120
Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, toot and motor loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle -- May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC,
30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,appliance,
tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp 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.
Run/Stop Switch
Idle Control Switch
Circuit Breakers (AC) -- Eachreceptacle is provided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve -- Controls fuel supply.
Fuel Tank -- Capacity of 7 U.S. gallons (26 liters).
Grounding Wing Nut -- Provides a tie-point for
connecting the generator frame to earth ground.
Idle Control Switch -- The idle control runs the engine
at normal (high) speeds when there is a load present and
runs the engine at idle (tow) speeds when a toad is not
present.
Run/Stop Switch -- Must be in "Run" position to start
engine.Set to "Stop" to stop a running engine.
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