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    5500 Watt Portable Generator with CO Guard®

    5500 Watt Portable Generator with CO Guard
    5500 Watt Portable Generator with CO Guard

    5500 Watt Portable Generator with CO Guard®

    CARB Compliant

    Keep your lights on, your food cold and your family connected during a power outage with this Briggs & Stratton 5500 watt portable generator. Its easy-maneuvering design also makes it great for home improvement projects and recreational activities. Its Briggs & Stratton PowerBuilt engine is rugged, reliable and can run for up to 12.5 hours at 50% load. Power household essentials with a transfer switch through the 120-volt/240-volt 30 amp outlet or power outdoor tools with the four 120-volt GFCI outlets. For added protection, CO Guard® carbon monoxide shutdown technology shuts down the generator if harmful levels of CO accumulate in the generator's operating area.

    6250

    Starting Watts

    5500

    Running Watts

    389

    Engine CC

    12 Hours

    Run Time
    Feature

    Features

    CO Guard® Carbon Monoxide Shutdown Technology

    Advanced detection. Added protection. This patent-pending technology shuts down your generator when harmful levels of carbon monoxide accumulate in the generator's operating area.

    Briggs & Stratton PowerBuilt™ 389cc OHV Engine

    Durable, easy starting engine features Overhead Valve (OHV) technology to run cooler and last longer; ideal for portable generators.

    (4) GFCI outlets, (2) Household outlets and (1) 120V/240V, 30A Locking Outlet

    Includes rubber outlet covers to protect against the elements.

    12 Hour Run Time (at 50% load)

    Long run time and less refueling of the 7.5 gallon metal fuel tank.

    Never-Go-Flat Wheels & Fold-Up Handle

    Allow for easy transportation and mobility.

    Power Surge™ Alternator

    Produces a short surge of power needed to start large motor-driven appliances and tools simultaneously.

    Features may vary by model. Refer to Spec table for details.

    Specs

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    Model Number
    030744
    Engine Brand
    B&S OHV
    Running Watts*
    5500
    Starting Watts*
    6250
    Volts
    120/240
    Engine Displacement (cc)
    389
    Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
    7.5
    Run Time
    Up to 12 hours at 50% load
    Alternator
    Power Surge™
    Start Type
    Recoil
    Low Oil Shutdown
    Yes
    Muffler
    Super Lo-Tone™
    Fuel Gauge
    Yes
    Hour Meter
    Yes
    Wheel Type
    Never-Go-Flat
    Wheel Diameter (in)
    10
    Automatic Voltage Regulation
    Yes
    Spark Arrestor
    Yes
    Width (in)
    27.2
    Weight (lbs)
    190
    Height (in)
    28
    Length (in)
    28.4
    Consumer Warranty (Product) **
    2-Year Limited
    Commercial Warranty (Product) **
    1-Year Limited
    OHV Engine
    Yes

    * Generator per PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2018, Safety and Performance of Portable Generators. 

    ** See Operator's Manual for complete warranty details.

    † Sound levels may vary based on proximity and location; measured 1/4 load at 7 meters from control panel side.

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