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Portable Generator Owner’s Manual

DANGER!

This generator is designed for outdoor use only. 

Never

use this generator inside any building

or enclosure including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV). 

Carbon monoxide

poisoning, fire and/or an explosion may result.

No user performed modifications, including venting of

exhaust and/or cooling ventilation, will eliminate the danger. Always have at least two feet of clearance on

all sides of the generator even while operating the unit outdoors.

DANGER!

You must

isolate the generator from the electric utility by opening the electrical system’s main

circuit breaker or main switch if this unit is used for backup power. 

Failure to isolate the generator from

the power utility may result in injury or death to electric utility workers and damage to the generator

due to a backfeed of electrical energy.

The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted for standards set by the 

Environmental Protection Agency. For warranty information refer to the engine owner’s manual.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Visit our Generac website: 

www.generac-portables.com

Model No. 1306–0  (5000 Watt AC Generator)  Manual No. B4226  Revision 2 (6/29/2000)

Problems?

Questions?

Before t

aking your unit

back to the store,

call the generator 

helpline at 

1-800-270-1408

M-F 8-5 CT

PP5000T

Summary of Contents for PP5000T

Page 1: ...itch if this unit is used for backup power Failure to isolate the generator from the power utility may result in injury or death to electric utility workers and damage to the generator due to a backfe...

Page 2: ...load When adequate engine power is not available engine life may be shortened SAFETY RULES This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications Do Not attempt to modify the unit...

Page 3: ...n all sides of generator even while operating unit outdoors or you could damage the unit Never start or stop the engine generator with electrical loads connected to receptacles with the connected devi...

Page 4: ...le is provided with a circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload Breakers are push to reset type Engine Control Switch Puts engine in starting mode Shuts off a running engine...

Page 5: ...stud in the same manner NOTE Be sure to install the wheel with raised hub inboard Tip unit and install the wheel Retain wheel on axle stud with a flat washer and retaining pin Install other wheel on r...

Page 6: ...fill the fuel tank Always allow room for fuel expansion Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the Generator engine Do Not use premium gasoline Do Not mix oil with gasoline Clean area around fuel fill cap...

Page 7: ...t is in a level position Open the fuel shut off valve Move the choke lever to the Full choke position Figure 4 Set the engine control switch to the On position Figure 5 The engine on your unit is equi...

Page 8: ...mps of all loads to be connected at one time This total should not be greater than the rated wattage amperage capacity of the generator See Don t Overload the Generator on page 10 Stopping the Engine...

Page 9: ...g Receptacle Use a NEMA L14 20 plug with this receptacle Connect a 4 wire cord set rated for 250 Volts at 20 AC Amps or greater to the plug Figure 9 You can use the same 4 wire cord if you plan only t...

Page 10: ...age when selecting electrical devices to connect to your generator First figure the watts needed to start the largest motor Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads Items in t...

Page 11: ...f the rotor and stator winding insulation Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these windings To Clean the Generator Use a da...

Page 12: ...k plug 7 Water in gasoline 8 Overchoking 9 Low oil level 10 Excessively rich fuel mixture 11 Intake valve stuck open or closed 12 Engine has lost compression 1 Set switch to On 2 Clean or replace air...

Page 13: ...Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator 13 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...

Page 14: ...Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator 14 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 15: ...05A 2 PIN Retaining 2 87280 2 WHEEL 8 Diameter 3 93728 2 STUD Axle 4 94222Q 2 JAM NUT Lock 5 8 18 5 49808 2 WASHER Flat 6 94034 1 LEG Mounting 8 B84910 1 HANDLE Lifting 9 75928 1 GRIP Handle 10 39287...

Page 16: ...Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator 16 EXPLODED VIEW GENERATOR...

Page 17: ...4 1 TANK Gas Plastic 5 Gal 29 93826 1 DECAL Operating Instructions 30 78831B 4 CAPSCW Hex Hd M6 x 60 Item Part Qty Description 31 94834 1 CAP with Fuel Gauge 32 77395 4 NUT Hex Lock M6 33 78299 1 BUSH...

Page 18: ...Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator 18 NOTES...

Page 19: ...Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator 19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...ng overspeeding improper maintenance repair or storage so as in the COMPANY s judgment to adversely affect its performance and reliability THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAI...

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