Owner’s Manual
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Model No. 1646-5 (5,550 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 197131GS Revision 1 (05/10/2005)
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Page
• Generator
• Handle
• Wheel kit
• Locking 30 Amp plug
• Engine oil
• Two packets of fuel stabilizer
• Handle attachment hardware
• Owner's manual
• Engine manual
*If any parts are missing or damaged, call 1-800-270-1408.
Parts Included* Table of Contents
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
CAUTION