WEN 56551 5500 Watt - Manual (Page 12)

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GENERATOR COMPONENTS
Please familiarize yourself with the locations and functions of the various components and controls
of your generator.
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(1) Fuel Gauge- Indicates the amount of fuel in the
tank.
(2) Fuel Cap- Access to the fuel tank for adding
fuel.
(3) Circuit Reset Buttons- Reset buttons that protect
the generator from electrical overload.
(5) Power Indicator-Green lights that turn on to
indicate the output of power to each receptacle.
(6) 240/120 Volt AC Receptacle- To connect
electrical devices that run 120 and/or 240 Volt, 60
Hz, single phase, AC current.
(7) Ground Terminal- Connect grounding wires
here to properly ground unit.
(8) 12V Cigarette lighter Style DC Receptacle.
(9) Engine hour counter.
(10) 120 Volt AC Duplex Receptacle- To connect
electrical devices that run 120 Volt, 60 Hz, single
phase, AC current. (11) Wheels- For easy transport.
(12) Oil Fill and Dipstick- Location for checking and
filling engine oil.
(13) Recoil Starter- Pull-cord for starting engine.
(14) Fuel Filter Cup- Traps dirt and water from fuel
before it enters the engine.
(15) Choke Lever- Adjusts the amount of air let into the
engine.
(16) Handles- For easy transport.
(17) Air Cleaner- a removable, cleanable, sponge-like
element that limits the amount of dirt pulled into the
engine.
(18) Fuel Valve- Allows fuel to enter engine.
(19) Engine Switch- Used to start/stop engine.
(20)Spark Plug- Provides proper engine ignition.
(21) Muffler- Reduces engine noise.