Table Of Contents; Safety Rules - Generac Portable Products PowerBOSS 5500 Storm-Plus Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules.................................. 2-3
Know Your Generator ........................... 4
Assembly .................................... 5-6
Operation ................................... 7-9
Product Specifications / Maintenance ............... l0
Storage...................................... I 1
Troubleshooting ............................... 12
Notes ....................................... 13
Schematic/V_iring Diagram .................... 14-15
Replacement Parts........................... 16-19
Warranty ............................... Last Page
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your generator set. Know its applications, its
limitations and any hazards involved.
This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field,alternating
current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical
power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliance,
tool and motor loads.Thegenerator's revolving field is
driven at about 3,600 rpm by a singte<ylinder engine.
CAUTION! Do Not exceed the generator's
wattage/amperage capacity.See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 9.
Every effort hasbeen madeto ensure that informationin
this manual is accurate and current. However, Generac
reserves the right to change,alter or otherwise improvethe
product and this document at any time without prior notice.
The EmissionControl Systemfor this generator iswarranted
for standardsset by the Environmental Protection Agency.For
warranty informationrefer to the engine owner's manual.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains I
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, b
rth
defects, or
other
reproduct ve
harm.
SAFETY RULES
The safety alert symbol (_.) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety messageto alert you to hazards.DANGER indicates
a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.WARNING indicatesa hazard which,if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate injury.CAUTION, when used
without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could
result in equipment damage.Follow safety messagesto
avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
DANGER
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adaquate ventilation.
Do not operate generator insideany building or enclosure,
includingthe generator compartment of a recreational vehicle
(RV).
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at [east2 minutes before
removing gas cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank_
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
Do not overfill tank.Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,heat,
and other ignitionsources.
Do not light a cigarette or smoke.
_/HEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Do not tip engine or equipment at anglewhich causes
gasoline to spill
'HEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
Disconnect spark plug wire.
eVHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH
FUEL IN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliancesthat have pilot lightor other
ignition source becausethey can ignitegasoline vapors.
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