Replacement Part List

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GENERATOR COMPONENTS (Continued)
16. Fuel Filter Cup - Traps dirt and water in gasoline before it enters the engine.
17. Fuel Valve - On/Off Valve that allows fuel into the engine.
18. Spark plug – Provides ignition to the engine.
19. Muffler – Reduces engine emissions and reduces noise.
20. Propane Tank Connector and Hose – Connects the LPG tank to the LPG
Regulator.
21. Propane Regulator and Pressure Release Valve - Provides a regulated LPG
Fuel supply to the engine. (Intended for use with a LPG Source of 10 PSI or
more.)
PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE
Using the Generator for the First Time
If you are using the generator for the first time, there are a few steps you must take to
prepare it for operation.
Step 1 - Add oil
The generator requires engine oil to operate properly. The generator, when new from the
package contains no oil in the crankcase. You must add the proper amount of oil before
operating the generator for the first time. This amount, which is equal to the oil capacity of
the engine crankcase can be found on the chart in figure 1. When filling the engine with oil
in the future, please refer to this chart.
Model Number
XP5500EH
Engine Oil Capacity
20 fl. Oz. (0.6L)
Figure 1 – Generator Oil Capacity
• Do not apply engine oil with
additives or 2-stroke gasoline
engine oil. They don’t have enough
lubrication, and may shorten the
engine's service life.
• Engine oil recommended: SAE
10W-30. Viscosity varies with regions
and temperatures. Choose your oil
viscosity using the chart to the right.