GENPortable Products RAC°I Portable Generator Model No. 9798-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Visit our Generac _IL Owner's Manual Manual No. B2649 Revision 3 (06/01/200 I) website: www.generac-portables.com This thesafety safety alert symbol.follow It is used alert you to potential personal Obeyis all messagesthat thisto symbol to avoidpossible injury orinjury death.hazards.
Generac Portable Products 6500EXL 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 6500EXL 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 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator INSTALLING BATTERY Yourgenerator requires someassembly andisreadyfor useafterit hasbeenproperlyserviced withthe recommended oilandfuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408. TRAY AND You must purchase and installa 12Volt DC battery (Series U IL).The battery should be serviced with electrolyte fluid and fully charged prior to installation.
Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator • Connect the red battery cable from the engine starter switch to positive (+) terminal on the battery (Figure 4). • Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill instructions given in the engine owner's manual. NOTE:The generator's revolving field rides on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing. Add Gasoline A WARNING! Never tank or indoors.
Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator KNOWYOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrationswith your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.
Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator OPERATING THE G EN ERATO R _ AUTION! Never starttoorthe stop the engine with electrical loadsconnected receptacles AND with the connected devices turned ON. Starting the Engine # • Unplug all electrical loads from 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 6500EXL 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. • Put the idle control switch in the "Off" position.
Generac Portable Products 6500EXL 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 dew point), your generator may experience icingof the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system.
Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator _ IlC_ IlF,(o]kv."/J_."T o • ,, hi, • • . m 3-Wire Cord Set r T Neutral _ 120v ---_ Hot (_ NEMA L5-30 /_ Ground (Green) 12 Volt I 0 Amp Receptacle This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12Volt automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery charge cables provided (Figure 14).This receptacle can not recharge 6Volt batteries and can not be used to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator 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 15 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 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator SPECIFICATIONS Maximum SurgeWatts ................. 8,125 watts Continuous Wattage Capacity ........... Power Factor .............................. 6,500 watts 1.0 the rotor and stator winding insulation.Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these windings. To Clean the Generator Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load Current: At 120Volts ....................... At 240 Volts .
Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Engine is running, but no AC output is available. I. 2. 3. 4. One of the circuit breakers is open. Fault in generator. Poor connection or defective cord set. Connected device is bad. I. 2. 3. Engine runs good at noload but "bogs" down" when loads are connected. 2. 3. 4. Contact Generac service facility. Check and repair. Connect another device that is in Short circuit in a connected load.
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Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator NOTES / 19
PORTABLE GENERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the components in 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 does not includethe gasoline engine when furnished or attached because such engine is covered solely by the engine manufacturer's warranty.
