WEN 56551 5500 Watt - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERATOR IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................ i
SERVICE RECORD ......................................................................................................................... i
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES ........................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................. 8
GENERATOR COMPONENTS ..................................................................................................... 9
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................... 10
Attach Feet ................................................................................................................................ 10
Attach Handles ......................................................................................................................... 11
Attach Wheels........................................................................................................................... 11
GENERATOR PREPARATION .................................................................................................. 13
Using the Generator for the First Time ........................................................................................ 13
Step 1 - Fill Oil ......................................................................................................................... 13
Step 2- Add Gasoline ................................................................................................................ 14
Step 3- Ground the Generator ................................................................................................... 15
STARTING THE GENERATOR ................................................................................................. 16
SUBSEQUENT STARTING OF THE GENERATOR ............................................................... 17
Step 1- Check the Oil................................................................................................................ 18
Step 2 – Check the Gas Level ................................................................................................... 18
Step 3- Ground the Generator ................................................................................................... 18
USING THE GENERATOR ......................................................................................................... 20
AC Usage ...................................................................................................................................... 20
DC Usage ...................................................................................................................................... 23
STOPPING THE GENERATOR ................................................................................................. 23
MAINTENANCE / CARE ............................................................................................................. 24
Cleaning the Generator ................................................................................................................. 24
Checking the Oil ........................................................................................................................... 24
Changing/ Adding Oil .................................................................................................................. 25
Air Cleaner Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 26
Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 26
Spark Plug Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 27
Draining the Fuel Tank ................................................................................................................. 27
STORAGE / TRANSPORT PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 28
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 29
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 30
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST ...................................................................................... 31
WIRING DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 35
WARRANTY STATEMENT ........................................................................................................ 35