The GN5602X puts out 4,500 W continuously and up to 5,600 W for a few seconds when a motor starts. It runs up to 12.5 h at half load on a full 4.36 gal16.5 L tank. It weighs 103.62 lb47.0 kg. It takes 16.9 fl oz0.5 L of engine oil, and the source recommends SAE 30 above 40°F, 10W-30 between 0 and 40°F, synthetic 5W-30 at any temperature. The spark plug is Torch F7RTC (NGK BPR7ES), gap 0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm).
Specifications
Units: /| Power | |
|---|---|
| Running output | 4,500 W 1WEN calls this rated wattage. |
| Starting output | 5,600 W 1WEN calls this surge wattage. |
| Voltage | 120 V, 60 Hz 1 |
| Engine | |
| Engine | 4-stroke OHV single cylinder, forced-air cooled 1 |
| Displacement | 224 cc 1 |
| Fuel | Gasoline, 87 octane minimum 1 |
| Starting | Electric and recoil 2 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Tank | 4.36 gal16.5 L 1 |
| Run time | 12.5 h 1at half load |
| Size and noise | |
| Weight | 103.62 lb47.0 kg 1Without the wheel and handle kit. With it: 110.23 lb. |
| Length × width × height | 22.4 × 16.9 × 18.7 in569 × 429 × 475 mm 1Without the wheel and handle kit. With it: 22.8 × 23.6 × 23.0 in. |
| Outlets | |
| Outlets | 1 × 120 V 30 A RV (NEMA TT-30R) 1 × 120 V 30 A (NEMA L5-30R) 120 V 20 A duplex (NEMA 5-20R) |
| Other | |
| CO shutdown | CO Watchdog automatic shutdown 1 |
| Warranty | 3 years or 500 hours for home use (parts and labor 1 year, parts only 3 years); 90 days for professional or commercial use 1 |
Oil, spark plug and service
What to have on the bench before an oil change or tune-up.
| Oil capacity | 16.9 fl oz0.5 L 1One page of the same manual still says 20.0 fl oz. |
| Oil type | SAE 30 above 40°F, 10W-30 between 0 and 40°F, synthetic 5W-30 at any temperature 1 |
| Spark plug | Torch F7RTC (NGK BPR7ES), gap 0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm) 1 |
| Change oil every | After the first 8 hours and the first 25 hours, then every 50 hours or 3 months 1 |
Parts
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| Part | Find it |
|---|---|
| Air filter | Amazon · eBay |
| Spark plug | Amazon · eBay |
| Engine oil | Amazon · eBay |
| Generator cover | Amazon · eBay |
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Model numbers
This page covers model number GN5602X. Brands often sell the same name under several numbers with small differences, so check the label on the frame.
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Questions people ask
How much oil does the WEN GN5602X take?
16.9 fl oz0.5 L. Oil type: SAE 30 above 40°F, 10W-30 between 0 and 40°F, synthetic 5W-30 at any temperature. Oil change: After the first 8 hours and the first 25 hours, then every 50 hours or 3 months.
What spark plug does the WEN GN5602X use?
Torch F7RTC (NGK BPR7ES), gap 0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm), according to the source. Check the plug in your unit before you buy a replacement.
How long does the WEN GN5602X run on a tank?
12.5 h. That's at half load, according to the source. More load means less time.
How much does the WEN GN5602X weigh?
103.62 lb47.0 kg. Without the wheel and handle kit. With it: 110.23 lb.
What's the difference between 4,500 W and 5,600 W?
4,500 W is what it can supply continuously. 5,600 W is a short burst for the moment a motor (a fridge, a pump, an AC unit) starts up.
Notes
- An earlier WEN manual for the GN5602X (dated February 2024) gives an oil capacity of 20 fl oz (0.60 L). Source 3.
Sources
- WEN GN5602X instruction manual (October 2024). Owner's manual, accessed November 12, 2026.
- WEN GN5602X product page. Manufacturer, accessed November 12, 2026.
- WEN GN5602X instruction manual (February 2024). Owner's manual, accessed November 12, 2026.
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