Campbell Hausfeld GN5060 User Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

GROUNDING
1.  Use the ground terminal and 

wing nut on the generator frame 
to connect the unit to a suitable 
ground source. Securely fasten 
the end terminal of the ground 
wire to the ground terminal on 
the generators frame. Tighten the 
washer and wing nut on top of the 
ground wire end terminal.

2.  The ground wire should be made 

of #8 gauge wire. Do not use wire 
with a higher gauge number. 
Higher gauge numbers indicate 
thinner wire, which may not 
provide an adequate ground path.

3.  The other end of the ground wire 

must be securely fastened to an 
approved ground source.

The following are ground sources 
approved by the National Electric 
Code. Other ground sources may be 
acceptable. Refer to the National 
Electric Code and local regulations for 
further ground source information. If 
not sure of regulations or procedures, 
obtain assistance from a qualified 
(licensed or certified) electrical 
technician.

a.  An underground water pipe at 

least ten feet in length

b. A non-corrosive underground 

pipe at least eight feet in length 
and 3/4 inch diameter

c.  A steel or iron underground rod 

at least eight feet in length and 
5/8 inch diameter

d. A non-ferrous rod at least 

eight feet in length, 1/2 inch 
in diameter, and approved for 
grounding purposes

Any rod or pipe used for grounding 
must be driven to eight feet deep or 
buried in the deepest possible trench.

FUELING AND REFUELING 
(SEE FIGURE 1)
1.  Shut-off engine and wait 2 minutes 

before filling fuel tank.

2.  Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank 

to bottom of metal filler neck; 
about 1-3/8 inch [3.5 cm or 35 mm] 
from top of filler neck opening.

3.  Do not overfill fuel tank. Overfilling 

may damage roll-over valve and 
carbon canister.

4.  Reinstall fuel cap; make sure to 

rotate cap clockwise unit it stops.

STARTING
1.  Remove all electrical loads from the 

generators.

2.  Rotate fuel petcock valve lever, 

located on underside of fuel tank, 
to the vertical position to open 
valve.

3.  Flip engine toggle switch (on 

control panel) to the ON position.

4.  The engine is equipped with an 

automatic choke. However, the 
choke mechanism has a manual 
override feature for extreme cold 
weather starting. For extreme cold 
weather starting, pull choke wire; 
after engine warms, push choke in 
to it's normal operating position.

5.  Pull the starter rope with a brisk, 

smooth motion.

6.  After each start up, allow the 

engine to run for 2-3 minutes with 
no load.

ENGINE BREAK-IN
After initial start-up, the engine 
should be broken in according to the 
manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the 
engine manual for the proper break-in 
procedure.

SHUT-OFF
1.  Shut off and remove all electrical 

load devices from the generator.

2.  Allow the engine to run for 2-3 

minutes with no electrical loads.

3.  Flip the engine toggle switch (on 

control panel) to the OFF position.

4.  Verify that the generator has 

completely stopped.

5.  Rotate fuel petcock valve lever, 

located on underside of fuel tank, 
to the horizontal position to close 
valve.

6.  Allow the unit to cool before 

installing any covers.

Air conditioner

2000-3000

Electric drill 
(large)

500-1000

Radio

50-200

Toaster

900-1700

Automatic 
washer

150-1500

Fan

40-200

Refrigerator

190-2000

Vacuum cleaner

200-300

Brooder

100+

Freezer

300-500

Skillet

1200

Water pump

1000-3000

Clothes dryer

5000-10,000

Hot plate

330-1100

Space heater

600-4800

Water heater

1000-5000

Coffee maker

400-700

Iron

500-1500

Sump pump

400-3000

Small hand saw

1000-2000

Electric drill 
(small)

225-1000

Light bulb

AS RATED

Television

200-500

Large hand saw

1500-2500

1-3/8 inch [3.5 cm or 35 mm]

Gasoline Fill Level