Generac 5500EXL - Manual (Page 7)

Generac Portable Products 5500EXL Extended Life Generator
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To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See “Storage” on page 12.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
To add fuel:
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add “UNLEADED” regular gasoline to fuel
tank. Leave about a 1/2" space in the fuel tank for
fuel expansion (Figure 5). Do Not overfill fuel tank.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
CAUTION ! Never start or stop unit with
electrical loads connected AND with the
connected devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
• Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
• Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 6).
• Set the Run/Stop switch to “Run” position.
• Make sure the Idle Control switch is in “Off” position.
• Move engine choke to “Full” choke position
(Figure 7).
For electric start:
• Press electric start button until engine cranks and
starts.
For manual start:
• Pull slowly on recoil handle until you feel some
resistance. Then pull rapidly to start engine. Return
recoil slowly, Do Not let it “snap back”.
Figure 7 — Choke Positions
Figure 5 — Fuel Tank Air Space
Figure 6 — Fuel Shut Off Valve