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Manual Harbor Freight Tools 56088

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    5500 RA TED W A TTS/6500 MAX. W A TTS PORT ABLE GENERA T OR 56088 SET UP , OPERA TING, AND SER VICING INSTRUCTIONS Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far aw ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 2

    Page 2 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SPECIFICA TIONS Electrical Specications Alternator T ype: 2-Pole, Single Phase Output Frequency: 60 Hz Output: 5,500 Rated W atts / 6,500 Max. Watts AC Receptacles: 4 NEMA 120V , 20 Amp grounded receptacles 1 NEMA 240V 4 Prong, twist lock receptacle DC Receptacle: 12V T ermina ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 3

    Page 3 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. 3. Dis - tractions can cause you to lose control. Provide barriers or shields as needed. PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert. W atch what you are doing, and use common sense when operat- 1. ing a power tool. Do not ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 4

    Page 4 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your 6. model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. CAUTION: This generator is not intended to power sensitive electronic equip - 7. ment* without the additi ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 5

    Page 5 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SER VICE T ool service must be performed only by qualied repair personnel. 1. Service or maintenance performed by unqualied personnel could result in a risk of injury . When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc- 2. tions in the “Inspectio ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 6

    Page 6 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS Gasoline fuel and fumes are ammable, and potentially explosive. 1. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class re extin - guishers nearby . Keep the Generator , its Engine, and surrounding areas clean at all ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 7

    Page 7 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. NOISE PRECAUTION Prolonged exposure to high noise levels is hazardous to hearing. W ear hear ing protection when operating or working around the Generator when it is running. ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS All connections and conduits from the Generator to the load must only be 1. instal ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 8

    Page 8 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120 OR 240 VOL T) NAMEPLA TE AMPERES (at full load) EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14 3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12 5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12 7.1 ? ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 9

    Page 9 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. UNP ACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on pages 20 and 22 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight T ools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 10

    Page 10 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Connect the end of the Positive Battery Cable (63) to the Battery’s positive 4. (+) ter- minal. Then connect the Negative Battery Cable (64) to the Battery’ s negative (–) terminal. (See Figure A.) INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical and other permits may be required fo ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 11

    Page 1 1 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Grounding The Generator: GROUNDING TERMINAL (9) #6 AWG GROUNDING WIRE (NOT INCLUDED) GROUNDING ROD (NOT INCLUDED) FIGURE B Note: It is recommended that only a trained and licensed electrician perform this proce- dure. Connect a #6 A WG grounding wire (not included) from the Gro ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 12

    Page 12 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. (2) (65) (34) (5) (6) (3) (7) (10) (8) FIGURE C 4. 120 V olt AC Circuit Breakers (3): Each of the four 120 V olt AC Outlets have a Circuit Breaker to protect the Generator from overloading. Should a Circuit Breaker “trip”, unplug all electrical loads from the Generator . All ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 13

    Page 13 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 12 V olt DC Fuse (8): 8. The 12 V olt DC Outlet has one Fuse (8) to protect the Gen- erator from overloading . The Generator is equipped with the following size and type of Fuse: F10A250V . Should a 12 VDC output exceed the fuse’ s rating, always check to see if the Fuse has ? ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 14

    Page 14 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. If the Engine will be run in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, use SAE 5W-30 weight oil. (See Figure D, prior page.) T o do so, 3. unscrew and remove the Oil Dipstick (65A). Pour engine oil into the oil ll hole until the level of oil is even with the bottom edge of th ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 15

    Page 15 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Check to make sure the Engine Ignition (2) is in its 1. “OFF” position. (See Figure C.) CAUTION! 2. Make sure to unplug any load from the Generator before starting to prevent permanent damage to any appliances, tools, or equipment. CAUTION! Engine oil ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 16

    Page 16 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T o start the Engine manually , using the Starter Handle (41A) and Starter Rope 3. (40A), insert the Ignition Key (65) and turn the Engine Ignition (2) to its “RUN” po- sition. Grasp the Starter Handle (41A) on the Starter Rope (40A) and pull slowly until resistance is felt. ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 17

    Page 17 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. W ARNING! Always make sure the Engine’s Ignition (2) is in its “OFF” position prior to performing any service, maintenance, or cleaning of the Generator or En- gine. (See Figure C.) Before each use, 2. inspec t the gen era l cond it ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 18

    Page 18 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Engine maintenance: 4. After rst 5 to 8 hours of use: a. Change oil. Then, change oil every 50 hours of use. Change oil every 25 hours of use when operating the Engine under a heavy load or in high temperatures. T o change the oil, remove the Plug (59A) and allow the old oil ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 19

    Page 19 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. and squeeze thoroughly to dry . Then, squirt several drops of a light weight oil onto the Element. Use compressed air to clean the Air Filter Separator . Then replace the Air Filter Separator , Air Filter Element, and Air Filter Cover . Clean more often under dusty conditions or ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 20

    Page 20 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. TROUBLESHOOTING PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE T OOL ONL Y . NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER OR DIS TRI BUT OR MAKES ANY REPRES ENT A TION OR W ARRA NTY OF ANY K ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 21

    Page 21 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST - GENERA T OR Part Description Qty 1 Bolt w/Lock W asher( M6*12) 4 2 Engine Ignition 1 3 Circuit Breaker 4 4 Control Panel 1 5 AC Outlet (120V) 4 6 AC Outlet (240V) 1 7 DC T erminal(12V) 2 8 Fuse (F10A250V) 1 9 Grounding T erminal 1 10 Power-On Light 1 11 Shock Absor ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 22

    Page 22 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM - GENERA TOR NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illus- tration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. Battery(Part#45) is not included. ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 23

    Page 23 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST - ENGINE Part Description Qty 1A Mufer 1 2A Cylinder Head Bolt 4 3A Cylinder Head Cover Bolt 4 4A Cylinder Head Cover 1 5A Lock Nut 2 6A Adjusting Screw 2 7A Rocker Arm 3 8A Rocker Arm Bolt 2 9A V alve Push Rod Guiding Board 1 10A V alve Push Rod 2 1 1A Cylinder H ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 24

    Page 24 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM - ENGINE 69A 70A 71A 72A 73A 68A 67A 66A 65A 64A 63A 62A 61A 60A 59A 58A 43A 44A 45A 46A 47A 48A 49A 50A 51A 84A 52A 42A 41A 40A 39A 38A 37A 36A 18A 19A 20A 17A 16A 15A 83A 54A 53A 55A 56A 57A 34A 35A 74A 75A 76A 77A 81A 82A 80A 79A 78A 1A 14A 85A 21A 13A 22A 2 ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 25

    Page 25 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. California and United States Emission Control Defects W arranty Statement The California Air Resources Board (herein CARB), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (herein EP A), and Harbor Freight T ools ® (herein HFT) are pleased to explain the emission control syst ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 26

    Page 26 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 1. Length of Coverage HFT warrants to a rst retail purchaser and each sub - sequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of warranted parts for a period of two (2) years after the date of delivery to the rst ret ...

  • Harbor Freight Tools 56088 - page 27

    Page 27 SKU 56088 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Electrical Diagram Please note: All electrical work should be performed by a qualied service technician. ...

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