WEN POWER Power Pro 5500 - User Manual

MODEL 5500
13 HP Generator
Item # 56550
Owner's Manual
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Summary

General Safety Procedures

Hazard Symbols and Safety Alerts

Explains safety alert symbols (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) and general safety advice.

Health and Environmental Hazards

Covers risks from carbon monoxide, exhaust chemicals, and gasoline vapors.

Electrical and Heat Safety

Warns about electrocution from voltage and burns from hot surfaces during operation.

Operational Safety Precautions

Advises against misusing the generator, exceeding wattage, or improper operation.

Preparing Generator for First Use

Add Engine Oil

Step-by-step guide for adding the correct amount of engine oil before initial operation.

Generator Preparation Steps

Add Gasoline

Ground the Generator

Subsequent Generator Use Preparation

Check Engine Oil Level

Check Fuel Level

Starting the Generator

Grounding for Starting

Using the Generator

AC Power Usage and Wattage

Connecting Electrical Devices

DC Power Usage

Stopping the Generator

Maintenance and Care

Changing or Adding Engine Oil

Specifications

Troubleshooting

WEN POWER Power Pro 5500 Specifications

General

Type	Portable Generator
Engine Type	4-stroke OHV
Engine Displacement	224 cc
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Starting System	Recoil
Voltage	120/240 V
Frequency	60 Hz
Starting Wattage	5500 watts
Outlets	120V 20A
Max Wattage	5500 watts
Noise Level	68 dBA