Specifications
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
|---|---|
| Standby power | 5 kW |
| Prime power | 5 kW |
| Oil capacity | 0.7 L |
| Voltage options | 120 V, 240 V |
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Rated current | 45.8 A |
| Circuit breaker | 23 A |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 686×686×635 mm |
| Dry weight | 74 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20.5 L |
| Tank runtime | 13.4 hr |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Generac 5500E| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | 020423 | 365 hr | PartsGeek | ||
| Fuel filter | — | 100 hr | find | ||
| Oil filter | — | 100 hr | find | ||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | 100 hr | |||
| Oil | SAE 30, 10W-30, Synthetic 5W-30 | — | 100 hr |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Generac GP5500E?
The Generac GP5500E is rated 5 kW standby.
What engine does the Generac GP5500E use?
The Generac GP5500E is powered by the Generac 5500E engine.
What is the oil capacity of the Generac GP5500E?
The Generac 5500E engine in the Generac GP5500E has an oil capacity of 0.74 liters.
Troubleshooting
15Fault codes
| Code | Meaning | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| 000001 | DANGER | |
| 000103 | DANGER | |
| 000183 | Recoil Hazard | |
| 000136 | Equipment and property damage | |
| 000137a | Equipment and property damage | |
| 020423 | Accidental Start-up | |
| 020000 | Explosion and Fire | |
| 013428 | Vision Loss | |
| A0006052083 | Calcomanía de escape caliente | |
| 000115 | Daño al motor. Verifique el tipo y la cantidad apropiados del aceite del motor antes de poner en marcha el motor. No hacer esto puede provocar daños al motor. | Verify the appropriate type and quantity of engine oil before starting the engine. |
| 000199 | PELIGRO | |
| 000200 | PELIGRO |
Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine is running, but AC output is not available. | 1. Circuit breaker OPEN. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator. 5. GFCI receptacle is OPEN (if equipped). | 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Contact IASD. 5. Correct ground fault and press reset button on GFCI receptacle (if equipped). |
| Engine runs well at no-load, but bogs when load is applied. | 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 2. Generator is overloaded. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 4. Shorted generator circuit. 5. Clogged spark arrestor. | 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. Reduce load (see Know Generator Limits). 3. Contact IASD. 4. Contact IASD. 5. Clean spark arrestor screen. |
| Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. | 1. Fuel shut-off is OFF. 2. Dirty air filter. 3. Out of fuel. 4. Stale fuel. 5. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Water in fuel or cylinder overfilled. 8. Overchoking. 9. Low oil level. 10. Excessive rich fuel mixture. 11. Intake valve stuck open or closed. 12. Engine lost compression. 13. Engine switch is OFF. | 1. Turn fuel shut-off ON. 2. Clean or replace air filter. 3. Fill fuel tank. 4. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel. 5. Connect wire to spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel. 8. Set choke to no choke position. 9. Fill crankcase to correct level. 10. Contact IASD. 11. Contact IASD. 12. Contact IASD. 13. Turn engine switch ON. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
12| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000115 | Air Filter Assembly | Air filter | PartsGeek | |
| 000116 | Air Filter Assembly | Air filter | PartsGeek | |
| 000211 | Valve Clearance Adjustment Tool (9 kW) | Spark plug | eBay $19.95 PartsGeek | |
| 000399 | Oil Filter | Oil filter | PartsGeek | |
| 020422 | Handle Assembly (A) | 1 | Handle | PartsGeek |
| 0H4635C | PGMA Safety Label | Warning label | PartsGeek | |
| 0K20670117 | Spark Plug | Spark plug | PartsGeek | |
| A0004457517-A | BILINGUAL WARNING OF CO | Warning label | PartsGeek | |
| A0006052083 | WARM EXHAUST LABEL | Warning label | PartsGeek | |
| A0007276264 | Etiqueta de acción de COsense® | 1 | Warning label | PartsGeek |
| 020241 | Never-flat Wheel (B) | 2 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| A0007178676 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | |||
| Standby |
Available documents
Spec sheet — 0Owner's manual — gp-series-owners-manual (Generac)