Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Hazard Symbols and Meanings
2 Snapper 5500 Watt Generator TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6...
Page 3 - DANGER; WARNING
3 Snapper 5500 Watt Generator • DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a battery. • Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves. Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gasduring recharging.Hydrogen gas stays around...
Page 4 - CAUTION
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator 4 • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governedspeed. • DO NOT modify generator in any way. Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injuryand damage to generator.Excessively low speeds impos...
Page 5 - KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator 5 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May beused to supply electrical power for the operation of120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting,appliance, tool and motor loads.120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — Maybe used to supply electrical...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; Remove Generator From Carton
ASSEMBLY Your generator requires some assembly and is ready foruse after it has been properly serviced with therecommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of yourgenerator, contact the local Snapper service center. IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it hasbeen ser...
Page 7 - BEFORE STARTING THE; Add Engine Oil and Fuel
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator 7 NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the airpressure valve on the outboard side. 4. Place the e-ring onto the groove in the axle. You mayadd the flat washer if desired. NOTE: Use retaining pins instead of e-clip, if applicable. 5. Place one end of the needle nose p...
Page 8 - USING THE GENERATOR; OPERATING THE
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator 8 USING THE GENERATOR System Ground The generator has a system ground that connects thegenerator frame components to the ground terminals onthe AC output receptacles. The system ground is connectedto the AC neutral wire (see “Equipment Description”,earlier in this manual)...
Page 9 - Connecting Electrical Loads; COLD WEATHER
9 Snapper 5500 Watt Generator 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 Hz electrical loads. • DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles. • DO NOT ...
Page 10 - RECEPTACLES; Receptacle
RECEPTACLES 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (orgreater) (Figure 4). You can use the same 4–wire cord if youplan to run a 120 Volt load. This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 ...
Page 11 - GENERATOR; Capacity
11 Snapper 5500 Watt Generator DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR Capacity You must make sure your generator can supply enoughrated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items youwill power at the same time. Follow these simple steps:1. Select the items you will power at the same time. 2. Total the rat...
Page 12 - SPECIFICATIONS
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator 12 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,500 wattsContinuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .5,500 wattsPower Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load Current: At 12...
Page 13 - STORAGE; Generator Storage; TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator 13 STORAGE The generator should be started at least once every sevendays and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannotbe done and you must store the unit for more than30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it forstorage. Generator Storage • Clean the ge...
Page 14 - SCHEMATIC
Page 15 - WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 16 - EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator 16 EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT
Page 17 - PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT
17 Snapper 5500 Watt Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Description 1 M190305GS CRADLE 2 70642GS MOUNT, Vibration 4 66365GGS HOUSING, Engine Adapter 5 187746GS ASSY, Rotor 6 187745GS ASSY, Stator 8 96796GS WASHER 10 86307GS SCREW 11 99383GS SCREW 12 67022GS GROMMET, Rubber 13 189127GS GROM...
Page 18 - EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator 18 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT Item Part # Description 1 22247GS WASHER 2 B4966GS WHEEL 3 191267GGS AXLE 4 191265GS E-RING 5 39253GS SCREW 6 B187101GS LEG, Support 7 191413GS VIBE MOUNT, with Washer 8 22413GS SCREW 9 52858GS NUT, Lock 10 192432GS NUT, Lock
Page 19 - EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL
19 Snapper 5500 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Description 1 188914GS COVER, Lid, Control Panel 2 188889GS CONTROL PANEL, Compact 3 189167GS CLIP, Hinge Pin Retainer 4 189182GS SPRING, Hinge, Pin 5 189166GS PIN, Hinge, Cover, Compact 6 68759GS OUTLET, 120V, 2...