G N RAC° Portable Products 1 L Portable Generator Owner's Manual Model No. 09779-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B2635 Revision 2 (05/23/200 I) Visit our Generac A website: www.generac-portables.com This thesafety safety alert symbol.follow It is used alert you to potential personal Obeyisall messagesthat thisto symbol to avoidpossible injury orinjury death.hazards.
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator SAFETY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION RULES 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 or consult the factory. This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator.
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life 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 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator Yourgenerator requires someassembly andisreadyfor useafterit hasbeenproperlyserviced withthe recommended oilandfuel. To fill your engine • Place generator with oil: on a level surface. • Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill instructions given in the engine owner's manual. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator KNOWYOUR 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 and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator OPERATING THE G EN ERATO R _IIL CAUTION!loadsconnectedto Never start orthe stop the engine with electrical receptacles AND with the connected devices turned ON. Starting the Engine • Unplug all electrical loadsfrom generator receptacles before starting the engine. • Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel slight resistance,then pull quickly. Oo Not let handle "snapback" into recoil housing. • Make sure the unit is in a level position.
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator Stopping To recharge the Engine 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: • Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles.Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on. • Check fluid level in atl battery cells. If necessary,add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells. Do Not use tap water.
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator COLD WEATH OPERATION ER A CAUTION! Never indoors.Do Not enclose generator any run moreunit than shown. RECEPTACLES Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high clew point), your generator may experience icingof the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system.
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle Locking _m IEo_ IIP+To'kv_IHL+T o + , u,, • , m Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3-wire cord set rated for 125Volt AC loads at 30 Amps to the plug (Figure 9). 3-Wire Cord Set Neutral Use each receptacle to operate 120Volt AC, single-phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW) at 20Amps of current.
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator DON'T OVERLOAD G EN ERATO R TH E The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device. Use Figure 12 below as a general reference. Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or connected electrical devices.
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator SPECIFICATIONS To Clean the Generator Maximum SurgeWatts ................. 8,125 watts • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior Continuous Wattage Capacity ........... Power Factor .............................. 6,500 watts 1.0 • A soft bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt or oil. Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load Current: At 120Volts ....................... At 240 Volts .......................
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine is running, no AC output is available. but Engine runs good but bogs clown when loads are connected. Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. Engine shuts down during operation. Engine lacks power. Engine falters. "hunts" Cause Solution I. 2. 3. Circuit breaker is open. Poor connection or defective cord set. Connected device is bad. I. Reset circuit breaker. 2. 3. Check and repair.
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator l/| 1-@ 2/ 'i_ LvB EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST - CONTROL PANEL 19 \\ 20 21 19 \x \ \\ 8 10 10 6 6 1 11 22 8 16 / 9 2 5 Item I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 PaX# A92070 23897 49226 91526 82538 82881 43181 43182 90418 75207A 75207 23365 68868 Qty I 4 4 4 I 4 4 4 I 2 2 6 1 Item 14 Description PANEL,Control FLATWASHER, #10 M5 LOCK WASHER, M5 SCREW, M5-0.8 x 12mm SWITCH, Idle Control LOCK WASHER, 7/16" SCREW, M3 - 0.
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LI M ITED WARRANTY FOR "GN" ENGINE DRIVEN PORTABLE GENERATORS GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and control panel for its portable generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase.This warranty is not transferable and applies only to portable generators driven by a GN-Series engine.
