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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, ill eliminate the danger. Al ays have at least t o feet of clearance on

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

DANGER! ou must isolate the generator from the electric utility by opening the electrical systems main

circuit breaker or main s itch if this unit is used for backup po er. 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 arranted for standards set by the

Environmental Protection Agency. For arranty information refer to the engine o ners manual.

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

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

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

Problems?

Questions?

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back to the store,

call the generator

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PP5000T

Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field,

alternating current (AC) generator. It as designed to

supply electrical po er for operating compatible

electrical lighting, appliances, tool and motor loads.

This manual contains information for a generator that

operates 120 and/or 240 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz

devices that require up to 5,000 atts (5.0 kW) of

po er that pull up to 41.7 Amps at 120 Volts or

20.8 Amps at 240 Volts.

CAUTION! Do Not exceed the generators

attage/amperage capacity. Add up the rated

atts of all devices you are connecting to

generator receptacles at one time. This total

should not be greater than 5,000 atts. In most

cases rated atts of the electrical device can be

found on the device nameplate. If the device

nameplate gives only volts and amps, multiply

volts times amps to obtain atts (volts X amps =

atts).

The 5,000 att generator has the follo ing features:

 120/240 Volt, 20 Amp locking type receptacle and a

120 Volt, 30 Amp locking type receptacle.

 120 Volt, 20 Amp duplex receptacles.

 Lo Oil Shutdo n: Automatically shuts do n the

engine if oil drops belo safe operation level.

 Five gallon overhead fuel tank ith fuel gauge.

 The generators revolving field is driven at about

3600 rpm by a Techumseh 10 h.p. engine.

WARNING! Do Not tamper ith engine

governed speed. High operating speeds are

dangerous and increase risk of personal injury

or damage to equipment. The generator

supplies correct rated frequency and voltage

only hen running at proper governed speed.

Incorrect frequency and/or voltage can damage

some connected electrical loads. Operating at

excessively lo speeds imposes a heavy load.

When adequate engine po er is not available

engine life may be shortened.

SAFET RULES

This generator set as designed and manufactured

for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the

unit or use it for any application it as not designed

for. If you have any questions about your generators

application, ask your Dealer or consult the factory.

The manufacturer could not possibly anticipate every

circumstance that might involve a hazard. For that

reason arnings in the manual and arnings on tags

or decals affixed to the unit are not all-inclusive. If you

intend to handle, operate or service the unit by a

procedure or method not specifically recommended by

the manufacturer, first make sure that such a

procedure or method ill not render this equipment

unsafe or pose a threat to you and others.

Read this manual carefully and become familiar

with your generator set. Know its applications, its

limitations and any hazards involved.

 The generator produces a very po erful voltage that

can cause extremely dangerous electrical shock.

Avoid contact ith bare ires, terminals, etc. Never

permit an unqualified person to operate or service

the generator.

Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device

hile standing in ater, hile barefoot or hile

hands or feet are et. Dangerous electrical shock

may result.

 The National Electric Code requires the frame and

external electrically conductive parts of the

generator be properly connected to an approved

earth ground. Local electrical codes may also

require proper grounding of the generator. Consult

ith a local electrician for grounding requirements in

your area.

 Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any damp or

highly conductive area (such as metal decking or

steel ork).

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING:

Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator

Do Not use orn, bare, frayed or other ise

damaged electrical cord sets ith 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 here it ill

not be exposed to excessive moisture, dirt, dust or

corrosive vapors.

 Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are

EXPLOSIVE. Do Not permit smoking, open flames,

sparks or heat in the vicinity hile handling gasoline.

Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. Comply ith

all la s regulating storage and handling of gasoline.

Do Not overfill the fuel tank. Al ays allo room for

fuel expansion. If tank is overfilled, fuel can overflo

onto a hot engine and cause FIRE or EXPLOSION.

Never store a generator ith fuel in the tank here

gasoline vapors might reach an open flame, spark or

pilot light (as on a furnace, ater heater, clothes

dryer). FIRE or an EXPLOSION may result.

 Generator exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon

monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in

sufficient concentrations, can cause

unconsciousness or even death. Operate this

equipment only in the open air here adequate

ventilation is available.

 The unit requires an adequate flo of cooling air for

its continued proper operation. Never operate the

unit inside any room or enclosure here the free

flo of cooling air into and out of the unit might be

obstructed. Allo at least 2 feet of clearance on all

sides of generator or you could damage the unit.

Read Cold Weather Operation on page 8.

 Allo at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of

generator, even hile operating unit outdoors, or

you could damage the unit.

Never start, or stop, the engine-generator ith

electrical loads connected to receptacles ith the

connected devices turned ON. Start the engine and

let it stabilize before connecting any electrical loads.

Disconnect all electrical loads before shutting do n

the generator.

Do Not insert any object through cooling slots of the

engine-generator. You could damage the unit or

injure yourself.

 Never operate the generator:

in rain; in any enclosed compartment; hen

connected electrical devices overheat; if electrical

output is lost; if engine or generator sparks; if flame

or smoke is observed hile unit is running; if unit

vibrates excessively.

GROUNDING THE

GENERATOR

The National Electrical Code requires that the frame

and external electrically conductive parts of this

generator be properly connected to an approved earth

ground. Local electrical codes may also require proper

grounding of the unit. For that purpose, a

GROUNDING WING NUT is provided on the

generator end (Figure 1).

Generally, connecting a No. 12 AWG (American Wire

Gauge) stranded copper ire to the grounding ing

nut and to an earthdriven copper or brass grounding

rod (electrode) provides adequate protection against

electrical shock. Be careful to keep the grounding ire

attached after connecting the stranded copper ire.

Ho ever, local codes may vary idely. Consult ith a

local electrician for grounding requirements in your

area.

Properly grounding the generator helps prevent

electrical shock if a ground fault condition exists in the

generator or in connected electrical devices. Proper

grounding also helps dissipate static electricity, hich

often builds up in ungrounded devices.

Figure 1  Grounding Wing Nut

Grounding Wing Nut

Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle  May

be used to supply electrical po er for the operation

of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz

electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle  May be used to

supply electrical po er for the operation of 120 Volt

AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,

appliance, tool and motor loads.

120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle  May be

used to supply electrical po er for the operation of

120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase,

60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor

loads.

Circuit Breakers (AC)  Each receptacle is

provided ith 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.

Fuel Shut Off Valve  Controls fuel supply to

engine.

Fuel Tank  Capacity of 5 U.S. gallons (19 liters).

Grounding Wing Nut  Provides a tie-point for

connecting the generator frame to earth ground.

KNOW OUR GENERATOR

Read this owners manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

Compare the illustrations ith your generator, to familiarize yourself ith the locations of various controls and

adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Circuit Breakers (AC)

Fuel Tank

120 Volt, 30 Amp,

AC Receptacle

Engine Control

S itch

120/240 Volt, 20 Amp,

AC Receptacle

120 Volt, 20 Amp, AC

Duplex Receptacles

Grounding Wing Nut

Fuel ShutOff

Valve

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INSTALL WHEEL KIT

To install your wheel kit you need the following

tools:

 15/16" box, open end, or socket rench

 T o 13 mm box, open end, or socket renches

Install Wheel Kit as follows: (See Figure 2)

 Place the bottom of the generator cradle on a flat,

even surface.

 Place axle stud through heel retainer on cradle

frame.

 Use 15/16 rench to secure the axle stud to frame

ith 5/8-18 jam nut.

 Install the other axle stud in the same manner.

NOTE: Be sure to install the heel ith raised hub

inboard.

 Tip unit and install the heel.

 Retain heel on axle stud ith a flat asher and

retaining pin. Install other heel on remaining axle

stud in the same manner.

 Remove t o front nuts and lock ashers from

vibration mount ith 13 mm rench. Use these nuts

to attach the support leg.

 Center the lifting handle on generator end of cradle,

as sho n. Attach the handle using t o 13 mm

renches ith t o capscre s and t o hex nuts.

Figure 2  Install Wheel Kit

Capscre

Handle

Axle Stud

Washer

Jam Nut Wheel

Retaining Pin

Grip

Support Leg Use Existing Fasteners

to Secure Support Leg

Nut

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Add Oil

WARNING! Any attempt to crank or start the

engine before it has been properly filled ith the

recommended oil may result in an engine

failure.

To fill your engine with oil:

 Place generator on a level surface.

 Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.

 Select the oil's viscosity grade and fill engine ith oil

follo ing the instructions given in the engine o ners

manual. Do Not overfill!

 Install oil fill cap.

NOTE: The generators revolving field rides on a pre-

lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no

additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Add Gasoline

DANGER! Explosion Hazard! Never fill fuel

tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank hen engine is

running or hot. Do Not light a cigarette or smoke

hen filling the fuel tank.

WARNING! Do Not overfill the fuel tank.

Al ays allo room for fuel expansion.

 Use regular UNLEADED gasoline ith the

Generator engine. Do Not use premium gasoline.

Do Not mix oil ith gasoline.

 Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

 Add unleaded regular gasoline, slo ly to fuel tank.

Be careful not to overfill. Allo about 1/2" of tank

space for fuel expansion (Figure 3).

 Install fuel cap and ipe up any spilled gasoline.

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits

from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the

carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels

(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture hich leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine hile in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See

Storage on page 11. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Figure 3  Fill Tank ith Fuel

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OPERATING THE

GENERATOR

CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine ith

electrical loads connected to the receptacles

AND ith the connected devices turned ON.

Starting the Engine

DANGER! Breathing Hazard! Never run

engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated

areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING! Burn Hazard! Temperature of

muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F

(65°C). Avoid these areas.

 Unplug all electrical loads from generator

receptacles before starting the engine.

 Make sure the unit 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 s itch to the On () position

(Figure 5).

 The engine on your unit is equipped ith a Climate

Controlsystem. Use as described belo ;

 Above 32°F, turn the air cleaner clock ise until it

stops. Make sure the arro on the top of the

engine aligns ith the sun symbol on the air

cleaner cover (Figure 5).

 At or below 32°F, turn the air cleaner

counterclock ise until it stops. Make sure the

arro on the top of the engine aligns ith the

sno flake symbol on the air cleaner cover

(Figure 6).

Figure 4  Choke Positions

Full Choke Position No Choke

Position

Figure 5  Air Cleaner Position Above 32°F

Figure 6  Air Cleaner Position At or Belo 32°F

Engine

Control

S itch

Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator

 Grasp starter grip and pull slo ly until you feel some

resistance. Then pull cord out ith rapid full arm

stroke. Let rope return slo ly. 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 ith a lo oil shutdo n 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 arm up for a fe 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 atts (or amps) of all loads to be

connected at one time. This total should not be

greater than the rated attage/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 ith

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 s itch to Off (o) position.

 Close the fuel shutoff valve.

COLD WEATHER

OPERATION

Under certain eather conditions (temperatures belo

40°F [4°C] and a high de 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 t o feet

clearance bet een 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 hen temperature is

above 40°F [4°C].

For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that

ill enclose three sides and the top of the generator:

 Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is

exposed, as sho n in Figure 7. Please note that the

unit sho n in this figure is a typical unit and may not

exactly portray your unit.

Figure 7  Temporary Cold Weather Shelter

Wind

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 Ensure a minimum of t o feet clearance bet een

open side of box and nearest object.

 Face exposed end a ay from ind and elements.

 Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the

generator to prevent icing.

DANGER! Carbon Monoxide Hazard! Never

run unit indoors. Do Not enclose generator any

more than sho n. Remove shelter hen

temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].

RECEPTACLES

120 Volt, Duplex Receptacles

Each of these receptacles (Figure 8) are protected

against overload by 20 Amp push-to-reset type circuit

breakers.

Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz,

single phase loads at 20 Amps of current.

120/240 Volt, 20 Amp Locking

Receptacle

Use a NEMA L14-20 plug ith this receptacle.

Connect a 4- ire cord set rated for 250 Volts at 20 AC

Amps (or greater) to the plug (Figure 9). You can use

the same 4- ire cord if you plan only to run a 120 Volt

load.

Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt or 240 Volt

AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads at 20 Amps. This outlet

is protected by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.

120 Volt, 30 Amp Locking

Receptacle

Use a NEMA L5-30 plug ith this receptacle. Connect

a 3- ire cord set rated for 125 Volts at 30 AC Amps to

the plug (Figure 10).

Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz,

single phase loads requiring up to 3,600 atts

(3.6 kW) of po er at 30 AC Amps. The outlet is

protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.

Figure 8  120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle

Figure 10  120 Volt, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle

Figure 9  120/240 Volt, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle

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DONT OVERLOAD THE

GENERATOR

Overloading a generator in excess of its rated attage

capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or

connected electrical devices. Observe the follo ing, to

prevent overloading the unit:

 Add up the total attage of all electrical devices to

be connected at one time. This total should NOT be

greater than the generators attage capacity.

 The rated attage of lights can be taken from light

bulbs. The rated attage of tools, appliances and

motors can usually be found on a data plate or

decal affixed to the device.

 If the appliance, tool or motor does not give attage,

multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine

atts (volts x amps = atts).

 Some electric motors, such as induction types,

require about three times more atts of po er for

starting than for running. This surge of po er lasts

for only a fe seconds hen starting such motors.

Be sure you allo for this high starting attage

hen selecting electrical devices to connect to your

generator. First figure the atts needed to start the

largest motor. Add to that figure the running atts of

all other connected loads.

 Items in the attage reference guide (Figure 11) are

provided to help you to determine ho many items

the generator can operate at one time.

Recreational/Home Uses

Tool/Appliance...................................................Watts

AM/FM clock radio....................................................50

Light bulb................................................................100

Fan .........................................................................200

20" color TV............................................................400

*Deep freezer .........................................................500

Personal computer and 15" monitor .......................800

*1/3 hp furnace fan blo er......................................800

Micro ave oven......................................................800

*18 cu ft refrigerator................................................800

Sump pump ..........................................................1000

Electric skillet........................................................1250

*½ hp ater ell pump .........................................1400

*12,000 Btu indo air conditioner ......................1400

Space heater ........................................................1800

Electric ater heater.............................................4000

Professional/Contractor Uses

Tool/Appliance...................................................Watts

*1/3 hp airless sprayer............................................600

3/8" hammer drill.....................................................600

Variable speed Sa zall®........................................960

½" po er drill........................................................1000

Quartz-halogen ork light.....................................1000

Belt sander ...........................................................1200

7 ¼" circular sa ..................................................1500

7 ¼" orm drive sa ............................................1600

*1½ hp air compressor .........................................1800

*10" po er miter sa ............................................1800

6" bench grinder ...................................................1800

*6" table planer .....................................................1800

*10" table/radial arm sa ......................................2000

Wire feed elder...................................................2400

* allo 3 times listed atts for starting this device

Figure 11  Wattage Reference Guide

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