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S E R V I C E
2007-12
O0707904
531 30 97-19 1055GN
5500 Watt Portable Generator
Husqvarna® is a registered trademark of Husqvarna AB and is used under license to
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
Manual No. 204839A Revision - (08/25/2007)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Husqvarna generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Husqvarna brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Husqvarna generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with generator products and how to avoid them. This generator is designed and intended only for supplying electrical
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Unpack Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hazard Symbols and Meanings Operator Safety Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its A B C limitations and any hazards involved. The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads. The generator’s revolving D E F field is driven at about 3,600 rpm by a sin
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WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and chemicals known to the State of California to cause explosive. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WARNING WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL • Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before Generator produces hazardous voltage. removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in Failure to isol
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WARNING CAUTION Contact with muffler area can result in serious Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury burns. and damage to generator. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed. • Allow equipment to cool b
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Install the wheel kit as follows: Assembly 1. Tip generator so that engine end is up. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use 2. Slide axle (A) through both mounting brackets. after it has been properly serviced with the recommended 3. Slide a wheel (B) over axle. fuel and oil. NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, 4. Place a washer (C) on axle and then place an e-ring (D) please call the g
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Add Engine Oil WARNING 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. NOTE: See the section Oil to review oil recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or ambient temperature. death. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of WHEN ADDING FUEL provided oil bottle into oil fill openin
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System Ground Generator Location The generator has a system ground that connects the Clearances and Air Movement generator frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles. The system ground is connected to WARNING the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator frame). Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. Special Requirements • Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of There may be Fed
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Features and Controls R ead this Operator’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. P N A B C D E F M G L H K J A - 10 Volt AC, 0 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May G - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine. be used to supply electrical power for the operation of H - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by fi
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This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase Cord Sets and Receptacles loads requiring up to 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW) at Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension 22.9 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. at 22.9 Amps each. The outlet is protected by a double pole Inspect extension cords before each use. rocker switch circuit breaker. Check the ratings of all extension cords before yo
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IMPORTANT: If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel Operation mixture causing a “flooded” condition, move the choke lever to “Run” position and pull the handle repeatedly until the Starting the Engine engine starts. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the 6. Move choke lever to “Run” position a short distance following start instructions: at a time over several seconds in warm weather or 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. minutes in cold weather. Let engine
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Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping the Engine 1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator after starting. panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. 2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator. NOTE: 3. Push
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NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity. Take Don’t Overload Generator special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as Capacity described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Wattage Reference Guide rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Tool or Appliance Rated* Additional will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: (Running) Surge 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. Watts (Starting) 2. Tota
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Emissions Control Maintenance Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any Maintenance Schedule non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs However, to obtain ”no charge” emissions control service, first. More frequent service is required when operating in the work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. adverse conditions noted below. See the Emissions W
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Oil Fuel Valve Maintenance The fuel valve is equipped with a fuel sediment cup, screen, Oil Recommendations retaining ring and o-ring that need to be cleaned every 100 We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty hours or once a year (whichever occurs first). Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality 1. Move fuel valve to “Off” position. detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, 2. Remove sediment cup (A) from fuel valve. Remove SH, SJ or higher.
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Changing Engine Oil To service the air cleaner, follow these steps: Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change 1. Loosen screws (D) and remove air cleaner cover (E). oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator G under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely F hot weather, change the oil more often. E CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. • Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laborato
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Air Cooling System WARNING Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. Contact with muffler area can result in serious For this reason, we recommend you have an authorized burns. Briggs & Stratton service dealer clean the cooling system Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, (D) per recommended intervals (see Maintenance Schedule structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. in beginning of Maintenance section
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Change Engine Oil Storage While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill The generator should be started at least once every seven with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil. days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use Oil Cylinder Bore the following guidelines to prepare it for storage. • Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml) Generator Storage of clean engine oil into the cylinde
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Troubleshooting Correction Problem Cause 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact authorized service facility. Engine is running, but no AC 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Check and repair. output is available. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. Engine speed is too slow. 2. Contact authorized
