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Model No. 1658-0 (5,000 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 189633GS Revision 1 (08/23/2001)
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Page
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Warranty ....... . . Last Page Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT Web: www.generac-portables.com or www.briggsandstratton.com This is the safety alert symbol. -
Page 2: Safety Rules
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in The engine exhaust from this product contains this manual is accurate and current. However, Generac chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the or other reproductive harm. - Page 3 5,000 Watt Portable Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or electrical devices overheat;...
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Page 4: Assembly
5,000 Watt Portable Generator Your generator is ready for use after it has been properly Add Gasoline serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. WARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never If you have any problems with the generator, please fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. -
Page 5: Know Your Generator
5,000 Watt Portable Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’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. -
Page 6: Operation
5,000 Watt Portable Generator OPERATING THE Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt.Then pull rapidly to start engine. GENERATOR Move choke lever to “Run” position a short distance at a time over several seconds in warm weather or minutes in cold weather. - Page 7 5,000 Watt Portable Generator RECEPTACLES 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle This generator is equipped with the following receptacles: Use a NEMA L14-20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volts AC at 20 Amps (or 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle greater).You can use the same 4-wire cord if you plan only...
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Page 8: Power Management
5,000 Watt Portable Generator DON'T OVERLOAD YOUR Plug in and turn on the next load. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. Never add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, Capacity as described above. -
Page 9: Product Specifications
5,000 Watt Portable Generator SPECIFICATIONS the rotor and stator winding insulation.Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually Maximum Surge Watts ....6,250 watts decrease the insulation resistance of these windings. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
5,000 Watt Portable Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Engine is running, but Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. no AC output is Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in good available. -
Page 11: Notes
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Page 12: Schematic
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Page 13: Wiring Diagram
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Page 14: Replacement Parts
5,000 Watt Portable Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT... - Page 15 5,000 Watt Portable Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description B189553GS CRADLE 38 56893GS CRIMPTITE, #10-24 x 1/2" 67989GS NUT, M8 Flange Serrated 39 55934GGS CLAMP,Vinyl Coated 189626GS SPACER 40 B4986GS...
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Page 16: Warranty
GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS, LLC (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the components in its portable generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase.This warranty does not include the gasoline engine when furnished or attached because such engine is covered solely by the engine manufacturer’s warranty.
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