Generac WHEELHOUSE 1646-3 User Manual

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10WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt GeneratorRECEPTACLES120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, DuplexReceptacleEach receptacle (Figure 9) is protected against overload bya push–to–

WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator11DON'T OVERLOADGENERATORCapacityYou must make sure your generator can supply enoughrated (running) and surge (sta

12WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt GeneratorSPECIFICATIONSMaximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,550 wattsContinuous Wattage Capacity . . . .

WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator13STORAGEThe generator should be started at least once every sevendays and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this

14WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt GeneratorTROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause SolutionEngine is running, but no ACoutput is available.1. Circuit breaker is open.2. Po

WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator15NOTES

GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS OWNER EQUIPMENT WARRANTY POLICYEffective November 1, 2004WARRANTY PERIOD** The warranty period begins on the date of purchas

2WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt GeneratorEQUIPMENTDESCRIPTIONRead this manual carefully and becomefamiliar with your generator. Know itsapplications, its limit

WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator3• When using generator for backup power, notify utilitycompany. Use approved transfer equipment to isolategenerator fr

4WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator• Use generator only for intended uses.• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or callthe Generac gener

WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator5KNOW YOUR GENERATORRead this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.Compare the illustration

6WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt GeneratorASSEMBLYYour generator requires some assembly and is ready foruse after it has been properly serviced with therecommen

WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator7is relieved by turning the vent knob fully counterclockwiseor loosening and retightening the fuel cap/gauge.Wheninstal

8WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt GeneratorUSING THE GENERATORSystem GroundThe generator has a system ground that connects thegenerator frame components to the

WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator9OPERATING THEGENERATORStarting the EngineDisconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Followthese start instruc