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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 family connected and home essentials running during a power outage with this Briggs & Stratton® 5500W Home Series generator. You can power household essentials with a transfer switch through the 120C/240V, 30A outlet or outdoor tools with the four 120V GFCI outlets. Its easy-maneuvering design also makes it great for home improvement projects and recreational activities.

    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.

    12 Hour Run Time (at 50% load)

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

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

    Includes rubber outlet covers to protect against the elements.

    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*
    6875
    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
    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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