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Portable Generator Owner's Manual
Model No. 09779-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B2635 Revision 2 (05/23/200 I)
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator SAFETY RULES EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, use it for any application it was not designed for. If you have alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to any questions about your generator's application, askyour supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical dealer
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator • The generator produces avery powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or electrical devices overheat; if electrical output is lost; if any unqualified person to operate the generator. engine or generator sparks; if flame or smoke is observed while unit is running;
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator Your generator requires some assembly andisready for To fill your engine with oil: useafterit has been properly serviced withthe • Place generator on a level surface. recommended oilandfuel. • Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill If you have any problems with the assembly of your instructions given in the engine owner's manual. generator, please call the generator helpline at NOTE:The generator's revolving field rides on a 1-80
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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. Fuel Tank Circuit Breakers (AC) Choke Lever 120Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle Run/Stop Switch Recoil Starter 120/240Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle Air Cleaner 12Volt DC, 10Amp Receptacle Spark
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator OPERATING THE G EN ERATO R _IIL CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine with electrical loadsconnectedto the receptaclesAND with the connected devices turned ON. Starting the Engine • Unplug all electrical loadsfrom generator receptacles • Grasp starter grip and pull slowly untilyou feel slight before starting the engine. resistance,then pull quickly. Oo Not let handle"snap- • Make sure the unit is in a levelposition. back" into recoil hous
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator To recharge 12Volt batteries, proceed as follows: Stopping the Engine • Check fluidlevel in atl battery cells. If necessary,add • Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells. receptacles.Never start or stop engine with electrical Do Not use tap water. devices plugged in and turned on. • If the battery isequipped with vent caps,make sure they • Put the idle control switch in the
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator COLD WEATH ER A CAUTION! Never run unit indoors.Do Not enclose generator any more than shown. OPERATION 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 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking breather system. Receptacle In an emergency,use the original shipping box as a Use a N EMA LI4-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking _m IEo_ IIP+To'kv_IHL+T o + , u,, • , m Receptacle 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, Hot ____ 12ov 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW) at 20Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for 125Volt AC loads at 20A
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage DON'T OVERLOAD TH E listed on the lightbulbs.The rated wattage of tools, G EN ERATO R appliancesand motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device. Use Figure 12below Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage as a general reference. capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or Some electric motors, such as inductiontypes, require connecte
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator To Clean the Generator SPECIFICATIONS Maximum SurgeWatts ................. 8,125 watts • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. Continuous Wattage Capacity ........... 6,500 watts • A soft bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt Power Factor .............................. 1.0 or oil. Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load Current: • A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and debris. At 120Volts ..................
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution I. Reset circuit breaker. I. Circuit breaker is open. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. Engine is running, but 2. Check and repair. 3. Connected device is bad. no AC output is 3. Connect another device that is in good available. condition. 4. Fault in generator. 4. Contact Generac service facility. I. Short circuit in a connected load. I. Disconnect shorted electricalload. 2. Generator is over
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator NOTES / 13
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended LifeGenerator B I SCHEMATIC POWER REGULATOR BOARD POWER POWER 22 44 G A T E IDLE CONTROL S TRANSFORMER I G N A L ..... 155 156 22 44 I) 30A \ LED EL _ LOP I BLU/WHT 22 )I C B RED LOP IDLE ;WITCH SWITCH 18 30A C B ]20V 20A ENG 44B_D20 A(_ lbNITIO BATTE_ CHARbE llA 44A __ C B 66 55 77 20A 13 55 C I_ ]IA AUTO /_) _55_ t OA C B 30A / 14
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator m WIRING DIAGRAM o 12ov 20A 2 C BRBKEH BFF L IDLE _WITCH CONTRBL ELU/_HT 11 44 _55 6 gHIELD _GATE gIBNAL 4 _EARING NUT BN ENGINE _LBgK / 15
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator l/| 1-@ 2 / 'i_ LvB EXPLODEDVIEW- MAIN UNIT 46 11 51 \ 6 \ 5O 25 \\ 27 14 36 49 \ \ 55 \ 37 \ \ 55 21 \ 37 / 16
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator im| 1-© 2 J _i _ kliE PARTS LIST- MAIN UNIT Item PaX# Qty Description Item Part# Qty Description I A92432 CRADLE 39 83465 4 GROMMET,Tank 2 A92531 SUPPORT,Support 40 78831B 4 HHCS, M6- 1.0x 60, SEMS 3 A92731 SUPPORT,Engine& Muffler 41 80270 VALVE,Tank 4 92247 HOUSING, EngineAdapter 42 78299 BUSHING, PlasticTank 5 92679G ASSEMBLY, Rotor 43 B4363 CAP,Fuel Gauge 6 92681G ASSEMBLY, Stator 44 B1695 TANK,Tank 7- Gal 7 65791 BEARING 45 B92039 SHI
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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 1 6 11 22 6 8 16 / 2 9 5 Item PaX# Item PaX# Qty Description Qty Description I A92070 I PANEL,Control 14 43437 I OUTLET, 120V/240V,30A 2 23897 4 FLATWASHER,#10 M5 Locking 3 49226 15 68759 4 LOCK WASHER, M5 I OUTLET, 120V,20A Duplex 4 91526 16 43180 4 SCREW,M5-0.8 x 12mm 6 FLATWASHER, M4 5 82538 17 22264 I SWITCH, Idle Control 6 LOCK WASHER, #8 M
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Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator NOTES / 19
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LI M ITED WARRANTY FOR "GN" ENGINE DRIVEN PORTABLE GENERATORS GENERAC PORTABLEPRODUCTS (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. Consumer* Commercial* Alternator 2 years
