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Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator

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• Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some

resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid full arm

stroke. Let rope return slowly. 

Do Not

let rope “snap

back” against starter.

• When engine starts, move choke lever to 

“Half”

choke position until the engine runs smoothly and

then to 

“No” 

choke position. If engine falters, move

choke lever to 

“Half” 

choke position until the engine

runs smoothly and then to 

“No” 

choke position.

NOTE:

If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, move the

choke lever to 

“No” 

choke position and pull starter

rope again.

NOTE:

If the engine fails to start after three (3) pulls,

check for proper oil level in crankcase. Unit is

equipped with a low oil shutdown system.

NOTE:

If engine fires, but does not continue to run,

move choke lever to 

“Full” 

choke position and repeat

starting instructions.

Connecting Electrical Loads

• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes

after starting.

• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt

AC, single phase, 60 Hertz electrical loads.

•

Do Not

connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt

duplex receptacles.

•

Do Not

connect 3–phase loads to the generator.

•

Do Not

connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.

•

DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR

. Add up

the rated watts (or amps) 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

• Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel

receptacles. 

Never

start or stop engine with

electrical devices plugged in and turned on.

• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to

stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and

generator.

• Move engine control switch to 

Off (o)

position.

• Close the fuel shut–off valve.

COLD WEATHER

OPERATION

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below

40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac

generator may experience icing of the carburetor

and/or the crankcase breather system.
In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a

temporary shelter:
• Cut off all flaps
• Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose

exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet

clearance between open side of box and nearest

object.

• Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
• Start unit, then place box over it.

IMPORTANT:

Remove shelter when temperature is

above 40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that

will enclose three sides and the top of the generator:
• Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is

exposed, as shown in Figure 7. Please note that the

unit shown in this figure is a typical unit and may not

exactly portray your unit.

Figure 7 — Temporary Cold Weather Shelter

Wind

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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