Generac 5500XL - Manual (Page 4)

Generac Portable Products 5500XL Extended Life Generator
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12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle — Recharge a
discharged 12 Volt automotive type battery through
this receptacle.
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacles — May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt
AC, 15 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle —
May be used to supply electrical power for the
operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single
phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and
motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and
foam pre-cleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust
sucked into the engine.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided
with a circuit breaker to protect the generator against
electrical overload. Breakers are "push to reset" type.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.
Grounding Wing Nut — Used for proper grounding of
unit.
Idle Control Switch — With this switch set to ON,
printed circuit board in control panel automatically
reduces engine speed when no load is connected and
increases engine to proper speed when load is
applied. However, be sure switch is OFF when starting
engine.
Recoil Starter — Used for starting the engine.
Run/Stop Switch — Set this switch to "RUN" before
using recoil starter. Set switch to "STOP" to switch
OFF engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester
screen.
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Circuit Breakers (AC)
Spark Arrester Muffler
Idle Control Switch
Air Cleaner
Fuel Tank
Recoil Starter
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Receptacle
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
12 Volt DC, 10 Amp
Receptacle
Choke Lever
Run/Stop Switch
120 Volt AC, 15Amp
Receptacles
Grounding Wing Nut