GENPortable Products RAC °] 7500 Portable Generator Model No. 1315-0 (7,500 Watt AC Generator) Visit our Generac website: Owner's Manual Manual No. B4369 Revision 3 (9/19/2000) www.generac-portables.com This isall the safety alert symbol. It is used alert to youavoid to potential Obey safety messages that follow this to symbol possiblepersonal injury or injury death.hazards.
Generac Portable Products 7,500EXLGenerator SAFETY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or use it for any application it was not designed for. If you have any questions about your generator's application, ask your dealer/distributor or consult the factory. This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator.
Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or any unqualified person to operate the generator.
Generac Portable Products 7,500EXLGenerator INSTALL WHEEL KIT AND BATTERY TRAY To install these items, you need the following • Socket wrench with liT' • Slide a wheel on each end of the axle and secure with washer and retaining pin. If wheel does not spin freely, omit one or both washers. NOTE: Make sure the air inflationvalve faces outward on each wheel. tools: or 13mm socket. • Box or open end 3/8" wrench. • Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with capscrews, washers, and lock nuts.
Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator Installing • Connect one end of the red battery cable to the outboard terminal of the engine start switch. Tray and Battery To obtain electric start, you must purchase and installa 12 Volt DC battery (Series U1-109). The battery should be serviced as necessary and fully charged prior to installation. Install the battery asfollows: • Connect other end of the red battery cable from the engine start switch to positive (+) terminal on the battery (Figure 5).
Generac Portable Products 7,500EXLGenerator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Generac Portable Products 7,500EXLGenerator BEFORE STARTING ENGINE THE • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the Generator engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with gasoline. • Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Add Oil _ • Add unleaded regular gasoline, slowly to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about I/2" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 6).
Generac Portable Produc_s 7,500 OPERATING THE G EN ERATO R _ 5A. For electric s_rUng, press star_ switch on genera_or cradle until engine s_r_s. To prolong :he life of the starter components, press the s_r_er buL_confor no more :han I5 seconds, then pause for 30 seconds. 5B. For manual staring, grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one _ime only to s_rt engine.
Generac Pori_bleProducts7,500 EXL Generator Operating Automatic To recharge Idle Control as follows: • If the battery is equipped wir.h vent c_ps, make sure they are ins_lled and are tight_ • If necessary, clean battery terminals. "OFT" when • Connect b_ery charge c_ble connector plug to panel receptacle identified by the words "12-VOLTS D.C;' • Connect b_ery charge c_ble clamp with red handle to the positive (÷) battery terminal (Figure I0). Safety _IL ANGER! gzs while StoragerechargTng.
Generac COLD WEATH OPERATION Porr_ble Produc_s 7,500 EXL Generator ER _ CAUTION! Never run unitindoors. No_; enclose generator ary more :hart shown. Do Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40=F [4=C]. RECEPTACLES Under cer_in weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator may experience icing of :he carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system.
Generac Pori:able Products7,500 F..XL Generator 8-WssO This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz loads requiring up to 3,600 w_cs of power (3.6 IcW). Or it will operate 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60Hz loads up to 7,200 w_cs (7.2 IcVV). This outlet is protected by • 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. dSst 120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle Use • NEMA 14-50 plug with this receptacle. Connect 4-wire cord set rated for 240 Volt AC Io_ds _t 50 Amps to the plug (Figure 15).
Generac Pori_ble Produc_s 7,5,00 EXL Generator DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR THE • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wa_i_ge, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine wa_s (volts x amps = wa_i_), • Some electric motors, such as inductJon _/pes, require about three times more watts of power for starting than Overloading a generator in excess of its rated w_e capaci_/_n result in dam_e to the generator and/or connected electrical devices.
Generac Portable Products 7500 EXL.Generater SPECIFICATIONS To Clean the Generator Maximum Surge Watts ................... 9.375 watts • Use a d_mp cloth :o wipe exterior surfaces cle_n. Continuous Wattage Capacit7 ............. Power Factor ................................. 7.500 watts 1.0 • Soft, bristle brush m_y be used to loosen c_ked on dire or oil, At 120 Volts ......................... 62.5 Amps • A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and debris. At 240 Volts ..............
Generac Portable Produces 7,500 EXL Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine is running, but no AC output is available, Engine runs good but bogs down when loads are connected. Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. Engine shuts down operation. Engine Engine during lacks power. "hunts" or falters. C_use Solution I. 2. I. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. CTrcuTt breaker is open. Poor connectTon or defective cord set. 3. Connected device Tsbad. 3.
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GerleracPortableProdu_s 7,500 EXL Generator WIRING DIAGRAM IOA CB AUTD RESET 11 IDLE CDNTRDL SWITCH 11 _ BLUfWHT 55 5R_ 156 155 "X/ 55 / TRANSFDRHER IDLE CBNTRBL 4 FEEDbaCK • PDS_ BRUSH CLDSE_T TD ELECTRIC START GRDUND TD REAR 3EARINO CARRIER RUN BDTTDH PDVER REGULATDR _BARD GRN 0 SP_EK PLUG NUT DN ENGINE I 17 BLDCK
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/ Generac EXPLODED VIEW Pori;_ble AND Produc_s 7,500 EXL Generator PARTS LIST - WHEEL 1 / / 12 _9 Item I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 Part# B93393A 89742 93693A 87005 B89635 B93696 27007 42909 52858 22247 39253 22145 39287 I 2 I 2 2 I 2 2 8 2 2 2 A QL7 Description HANDLE WHEEL AXLE PIN, Rer_T_T_g SPACER,Wheel LEG, Support MOUNT, Vibration CAPSCREW, Hex Hd. M8 - 1.25x 30 NUT, Lock M8 WASHER, Wheel CAPSCREW, Hex Hd. - M8 - 1.25x 20 WASHER, VTbra_Ton M_. HHCS, M8 - 1.25 x 45 GR 10.
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LIMITED FOR "GN" ENGINE WARRANTY DRIVEN PORTABLE GENERATORS GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred :o as the COMPANY) warrants :o the original purchaser :ha: :he al:erna:or and control panel for Tts portable generator wTII be free from defects Tnma:erials or _rkmanship for the Ttems and period se; forth below from ;he date of original purchase. ThTswarranty Tsno; ;rensferable and applTes only to portable genera;ors drTven by a GN-SerTes engine.