Wacker Neuson GS 5.6A

G/GS 5.6A Table of Contents
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1. Foreword 3
2. Safety Information 4
2.1 Laws Pertaining to Spark Arresters ...................................................... 4
2.2 Operating Safety .................................................................................. 5
2.3 Operator Safety while using Internal Combustion Engines .................. 6
2.4 Service Safety ...................................................................................... 7
2.5 Label Locations .................................................................................... 8
2.6 Safety and Operating Labels ................................................................ 9
3. Technical Data 12
3.1 Generator ........................................................................................... 12
3.2 Engine ................................................................................................ 13
4. Operation 14
4.1 Determining Power Requirements ..................................................... 14
4.2 Outdoor Installation ............................................................................ 15
4.3 Indoor Installation ............................................................................... 15
4.4 Recommended Battery (GS 5.6A only) .............................................. 15
4.5 Wheel Kit ............................................................................................ 16
4.6 Generator Derating ............................................................................. 17
4.7 Grounding the Generator ................................................................... 18
4.8 Use of Extension Cords ...................................................................... 19
4.9 Control Panel ...................................................................................... 20
4.10 Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) ............................................................... 21
4.11 Twist Lock Receptacles ...................................................................... 21
4.12 Engine Switch ..................................................................................... 21
4.13 Engine Auto Idle ................................................................................. 22
4.14 Engine Speed ..................................................................................... 22
4.15 Voltage Selection ............................................................................... 23
4.16 Before Starting ................................................................................... 24
4.17 To Start ............................................................................................... 25
4.18 To Stop ............................................................................................... 26
4.19 Operating Heavy Loads ...................................................................... 26