Wen 56551 5500 Watt User Manual

MODEL 5500 13 HP Generator Item # 56551 Owner’s Manual Manual del Propietario DO NOT RETURN TO STORE Questions? Problems? Please call o

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8 PACKAGE CONTENTS Your generator comes with the items listed below. Please check to see that all of the following items are included with your ge

9 GENERATOR COMPONENTS Please familiarize yourself with the locations and functions of the various components and controls of your generator. . (

10 ASSEMBLY In order to best protect the generator while in the package, this product comes with some components disassembled. Please complete the

11 Attach Handles The handles attach to the same end of the generator as the feet. To attach the handles to the generator, perform the following st

12 Figure 4- supporting the generator

13 GENERATOR PREPARATION Using the Generator for the First Time The following section describes steps necessary to prepare the generator for use.

14 Step 2- Add Gasoline WARNING: This generator may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapors, which can cause severe burns or even dea

15 Step 3- Ground the Generator WARNING: Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electrocution. Ground the generator by tightening

16 STARTING THE GENERATOR Before starting the generator, make sure you have read and performed the steps in the “Generator Preparation” section of

i GENERATOR IDENTIFICATION For information and questions, please contact the Customer Service Help Line by calling 888-315-3080. Certain info

17 To start your generator, perform the following steps: 1. No electrical devices should be connected to the generator during starting. Devices ca

18 Step 1- Check the Oil Oil consumption is normal during generator usage. The generator is equipped with a low-oil shutoff to protect it from damag

19 Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. This grounding wire should be connected at the other end to a copper or brass rod that is driven into the eart

20 USING THE GENERATOR WARNING: When this generator is used to supply a building wiring system: Generator must be installed by a qualified electric

21 generator, DO NOT connect all these devices. Select a combination of electrical devices, which has a total rated wattage lower than or equal to

22 3. Move the voltage selector to the desired position. Move the switch to the left to use the standard 120 Volt receptacles. Move the switch to t

23 Device Requirements Max. Cord Length (ft) by Wire Gauge Amps Watts (120V) Watts (240 V) #8 wire #10 wire #12 wire #14 wire #16 wire 2.5 300 600 N

24 MAINTENANCE / CARE Proper routine maintenance of your generator will help prolong the life of your machine. Please perform maintenance checks a

25 Figure 20- Checking the oil Changing/ Adding Oil Change the oil according to the maintenance schedule in figure 19. Change the oil when th

26 Air Cleaner Maintenance Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintain proper air flow to the carburetor. Check that the air cleaner is f

ii TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERATOR IDENTIFICATION ... i S

27 Spark Plug Maintenance The spark plug is important for proper engine operation. A good spark plug should be intact, free of deposits, and prope

28 STORAGE / TRANSPORT PROCEDURES CAUTION: Never place any type of storage cover on the generator while it is still hot. If the generator is be

29 SPECIFICATIONS Generator AC Output Rated Wattage 5000 W Surge Wattage 5500 W Rated Voltage 240V/120 V Rated Amperage 20.5A/41A Rated Freque

30 TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: If trouble persists please call our customer help line at (888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5 Central Time. Problem Cause Solutio

31 ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST

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33 GENERATOR EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST

34 Item Order # Qty Description Item Order # Qty Description 1 P54429 1 13hp gasoline engine 44 P54514 1 Washer 2 P54881 1 Tubular frame (Yell

35 WIRING DIAGRAM

36 NOTES:

1 INTRODUCTION Thank You for Purchasing a WEN PowerTM Product. . This manual provides information regarding the safe operation and maintenance of

37 WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR WEN POWERTM GENERATORS Wen PowerTM . Elgin, IL 60123. www.wenproducts.com. WEN Power™ generators are warranted (to

2 SAFETY INFORMATION Before operating this generator read and observe all warnings, cautions, and instructions on this sheet, on the generator, and

3 GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES For any questions regarding the hazard and safety notices listed in this manual or on the product, please call (888) 315

4 WARNING: This generator produces powerful voltage, which can result in electrocution. • ALWAYS ground the generator before using it (see the

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for WE N Power 5500 generator that should

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