Control Panel

Content Source: Polaris Power® P5500 and P6500 Owner’s Manual (9931064 R02) > Features and Controls Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Control Panel

Fuel Valve Switch
Ignition Key Switch
Electric Start Circuit Breaker
Indicator Light
Hour Meter
DC Circuit Breaker

DC Receptacle
Ground Terminal
240V Circuit Breaker
AC Receptacles
AC Circuit Breakers
120V / 240V AC Twist-Lock Receptacle

Fuel Valve Switch

The fuel valve switch controls the ignition system and the fuel valve. When the engine is well-cooled and not in use, the fuel valve must be placed in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.

The switch must be in the ON position to allow the engine to operate.

ON: opens the fuel valve and allows the engine to be started.

OFF: closes the fuel valve and shuts off the engine.

Ignition Key Switch

The ignition switch must be in the ON / RUN position for the generator to operate.

Indicator Light

The indicator light will illuminate GREEN when the engine is running.

IMPORTANT

The overload reset button is available for a maximum of 5 times for each full start of the generator. Shut down the generator and restart using power switch in order to refresh number of resets.

Choke Lever

Using the choke lever provides proper fuel-starting mixture when the generator’s engine is cold. When attempting to start a cold engine, turn the lever to the left (CLOSED). Return the lever to the starting position (OPEN) once the engine has warmed.

Fuel Volume Indicator

The Fuel Volume Indicator provides an indication of fuel quantity.

Starter Recoil Grip

NOTICE

Do not allow starter grip to snap back against the generator. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. The starter recoil grip causes the recoil starter to crank the engine when pulled.

The recoil starter is used as a secondary engine starter if the battery does not contain adequate charge to operate the electric starter.

Ground Terminal

NOTICE

Consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances for the intended use of the generator before using the ground terminal.

The ground terminal connects to the frame of the generator, metal parts that do not conduct current, and ground terminals of each receptacle.

240V Circuit Breaker

The circuit breaker will automatically switch off if a short circuit or significant overload of the generator occurs to the 240V receptacle.

If the circuit breaker switches OFF automatically, check that all connected appliances are working properly and do not exceed the generator’s maximum output before switching the breaker back to the ON position.

120V Circuit Breakers

The 120V circuit protectors automatically shut off current to receptacles when circuit is overloaded or when there is a problem with the DC battery charging circuit.

Electric Start Circuit Breaker
DC Circuit Breaker
AC Circuit Breaker - Left Receptacles
AC Circuit Breaker - Right Receptacles

AC Receptacles

The AC receptacles provide four connections for properly rated AC appliances.

120V / 240V AC Twist Lock Receptacle

The twist-lock AC receptacle provides connection for properly rated, 120V and 240V AC appliances.

P5500i		P6500i
Voltage	Ampage	Voltage	Ampage
120 V	46 amps	120 V	54 amps
240 V	23 amps	240 V	27 amps

DC Receptacle

The DC receptacle charges 12V DC automotive-type batteries. The DC charging output is not regulated.

This receptacle is protected from an overload with a circuit protector. If the DC circuit is overloaded, the protector will open and power to the DC receptacle will cease.

The protector is located above the receptacle and is closed by pressing down on the button.