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  • Page 1

    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. Model No. 1 1400 (5000 W att AC Generator) Manual No. B2267 Revision 2 (7/15/1999) Visit our Generac website: w w w .generac-portables.com Problems? Questions? Before t[...]

  • Page 2

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator . It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. This manual contains information for a generator that operates 120 and[...]

  • Page 3

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 3  Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged electrical cord sets with the generator . Using a defective cord set may result in electrical shock or damage to equipment and/or property .  Operate unit only on level surfaces and where it will not be exposed to excessive moisture, dirt, dust [...]

  • Page 4

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 4 120 V olt AC, 20 Amp Recept acles  May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 V olt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. 120 V olt AC, 30 Amp Locking Recept acle  May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 [...]

  • Page 5

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 5 WHEEL KIT INST ALLA TION T o install wheel kit you need the following tools:  15/16" (22mm) box, open end, or socket wrench  T wo 13mm box, open end, or socket wrenches Inst all Wheel Kit as follows: (Refer to Figure 2)  Place bottom of generator cradle on a flat surface.  Place axle s[...]

  • Page 6

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 6 Add Gasoline DANGER! NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank. W ARNING! Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel expansion.  Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine[...]

  • Page 7

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 7  Set the engine Run/S top switch to the On () position.  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 start s, move choke [...]

  • Page 8

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 8  Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object.  Face exposed end away from wind and elements.  Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the generator to prevent icing problems. CAUTION : NEVER run unit indoors; Do not enclose generator any more than sh[...]

  • Page 9

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 9 DONT OVERLOAD THE GENERA T OR Overloading a generator in excess of its rated watt age capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or connected electrical devices. Observe the following, to prevent overloading the unit:  Add up the total watt age of all electrical devices to be connected at[...]

  • Page 10

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 10 GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDA TIONS The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a damaged or defective generator . Engine[...]

  • Page 11

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine is running, but no AC output is available. Engine runs good but bogs down when loads are connected. Engine will not start; or st arts and runs rough. Engine shuts down during operation. Engine lacks power . Engine hunt s or falters. Cause 1. Circuit breaker is open[...]

  • Page 12

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 12 SCHEMA TIC & WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

  • Page 13

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 13 WHEEL KIT EXPLODED VIEW & P ARTS LIST Item Part # Qty Description 1 87005A 2 PIN, Retaining 2 87280 2 WHEEL, 8" Dia. 3 93728 2 STUD, Axle 4 94222Q 2 NUT , 5/8" - 18 Jam 5 49808 2 W ASHER, Flat Item Part # Qty Description 6 94034 1 LEG , Mounting 8 84910 1 HANDLE, Lifting 9 75928 1 GRIP ,[...]

  • Page 14

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 14 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW[...]

  • Page 15

    Generac Portable Product s PP5000T Generator 15 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW Item Part # Qty Description 1 NSP 1 ENGINE, T ecumseh 10HP 2 66825B 1 CARRIER, Rear Bearing 3 91825 1 ASSEMBL Y , Brush & Bridge Rectifier 4 66365D 1 ADAPTER, Housing 5 22129 2 LOCK W ASHER, M8 6 86307 4 SCREW , Hex Hd 5/16-24 x 3/4 Sems 7 74716J 1 ASSEMBL Y , Rotor 8 65791 1 BE[...]

  • Page 16

    LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR PORT ABLE GENERA T ORS Generac Portable Product s (hereafter referred to as THE COMP ANY) warrants to the original purchaser that its generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year* from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not apply to units used for prime power in place [...]