Generac Portable Products RS5500 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Unit Information ...........................................................i
Section 1 - Safety........................................................1
1.1 Read This Manual Thoroughly................................1
1.2 Safety Rules............................................................1
Section 2 - General Information.................................5
2.1 Unpacking...............................................................5
2.2 Assembly ................................................................5
2.3 Emissions Information.............................................6
2.4 Product Specifications ............................................7
2.5 Know The Generator...............................................7
2.6 Before Starting the Generator...............................10
Section 3 - Operation................................................13
3.1 How To Use The Generator..................................13
3.2 Generator Loads...................................................14
3.3 Wattage Reference Guide ....................................14
3.4 Starting The Generator (Electric Start) .................15
3.5 Starting The Generator (Manual/Recoil)
Starting..................................................................15
3.6 Stopping The Generator .......................................16
3.7 Restarting the Generator ......................................16
3.8 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ..........................16
Section 4 - Maintenance ...........................................17
4.1 General Recommendations ..................................17
4.2 Generator Cleaning...............................................17
4.3 Service Intervals ...................................................17
4.4 Generator Storage ................................................22
Section 5 - Troubleshooting ....................................23
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide..........................................23
5.2 Replacement Service Parts ..................................24
Unit Information
Use this page to record important information about your
generator set.
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Record the information found on your unit data label on
this page. The location of the unit data label is shown
here.
When contacting an Authorized Service Dealer about
parts and service, always supply the complete model
number and serial number of the unit.
Operation and Maintenance: Proper maintenance and
care of the generator ensures a minimum number of
problems and keep operating expenses at a minimum. It
is the operator’s responsibility to perform all safety
checks, to make sure that all maintenance for safe opera-
tion is performed promptly, and to have the equipment
checked periodically by an Authorized Service Dealer.
Normal maintenance, service and replacement of parts
are the responsibility of the owner/operator and, as such,
are not considered defects in materials or workmanship
within the terms of the warranty. Individual operating hab-
its and usage may contribute to the need for additional
maintenance or service.
When the generator requires servicing or repairs, contact
an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. Authorized
service technicians are factory-trained and are capable of
handling all service needs.
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Generac Portable Products RS5500 Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Portable Products
Model	RS5500
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English