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The Reliable Ones
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Portable Generator Owner's Manual
DANGER[ This generator is designed for outdoor use only. Never use this generator inside any building
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or enclosure including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV). Carbon monoxide
poisoning, fire and/or an explosion may result. No user performed modifications, including venting of
exhaust and/or cooling ventilation, will eliminate the danger. Always have at least two feet of clearance on
all sides of the generator ev
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator SAFETY RULES EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, This generator set was designed and manufactured alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the supply electrical power for operating compatible unit or use it for any application it was not designed electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. for. If you have any questions about
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator • DoNotuseworn,bare,frayedorotherwise • Never operate generator: damaged electrical cordsetswiththegenerator. in rain; in any enclosed compartment; if engine speed changes; if connected electrical devices • Operate generator onlyonlevelsurfaces andwhere overheat; if electrical output is lost; if engine or it willnotbeexposed toexcessive moisture, dirt, generator sparks; if flame or smoke is observed dustorcorrosive vapors. while unit is ru
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrationswith your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference Circuit Breakers (AC) Electric Start Button 12 Volt DC Recoil Starter Receptacle Choke Lever Idle Control Switch Run/Stop Switch 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Spark Arrestor Mu
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator Yourgenerator requires someassembly andis ready INSTALLING TRAY AND foruseafterit hasbeenproperly serviced withthe recommended oilandfuel. BATTERY If you have any problems with the assembly of You must purchase and install a 12 Volt DC battery your generator, please call the generator helpline (Series U1-109). The battery should be serviced with at 1-800-270-1408. electrolyte fluid and fully charged prior to installation. IMPORTANT: Any at
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your ,_. CAUTION: Be sure the black cable is expected operating temperature: connected to the engine mount and not the frame. You could damage the ground wire. • Connect the red battery cable from the engine ! I colder5W-30 _ 32°F -_,_warmer 10W-30 starter switch to positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 4) Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator Toavoidengineproblems, thefuelsystemshouldbe emptied beforestorageof30daysorlonger.Drainthe gastank,starttheengine andletit rununtilthefuel linesandcarburetor areempty.Usefreshfuelnext season.See"Storage" onpage12foradditional information. Neveruseengineorcarburetor cleaner products inthe fueltankor permanent damage mayoccur. Toadd fuel: For Electric Start: • Clean area around fuel fitl cap, remove cap. • Prepare engine for starting accord
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: Operating Automatic Idle Control • Check fluid level in all battery cells If necessary, This switch is designed to greatly improve fuel add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in economy. When this switch is turned ON, the engine battery cells. Do Not use tap water. will only run at its normal high governed engine speed when an electrical load is connected. When an • If the battery is
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator • Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between COLD WEATHER open side of box and nearest object OPERATION • Face exposed end away from wind and elements. • Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below generator to prevent problems. 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. ,_. CAUTION: NEVER
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended Life Generator This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power 3-Wire Cord Set (3.6 kW). Or it will operate 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz loads up to 7,200 watts 7.2 kW). The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. Neutral 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle Use a NEMA 14-50 plug with this receptacle Connect 120V a 4-wire cord set rated for 240 Volt AC loads at 50 Amps to the plug (
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, DON'T OVERLOAD THE multiply volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts). GENERATOR • Some electric motors, such as induction types, Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage require about three times more watts of power for capacity can result in damage to generator and to starting than for running. This surge of power lasts connected electrical d
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended Life Generator GENERAL MAINTENANCE STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes If The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure this cannot be done and you must store the unit for that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a more than 30 days, use the following guidelines to timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and prepare it for storage. that
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Solution Problem 1. Reset circuit breaker. 1. Circuit breaker is open. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set Engine is running, but 2. Check and repair. 3. Connected device is bad 3. Connect another device that is in no AC output is available. good condition. 4. Fault in generator. 4. Contact Generac service facility. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. Generator is overl
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator ID]_LF_i_]_ SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM G 35_ L 155 156 2@ 44 SYSTEH CONTROL 18 s BOARD 0 B I BLU/_HT 2_ L0P IDLE I 14
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended Life Generator ID_'! _ WIRING DIAGRAM 10A C_B_ AUTD RESET J • 120V/20A 120/240v IDLE CONTROL SWITCH GRN/YEL /x TRAN_FDRHER IDLE ¢DNTRDL ¢ RUN _N NUT ON ENGINE BLOCK I 15
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended Life Generator I _j/- I MAIN UNIT EXPLODED VIEW 62 66 67 68 / / DETAIL OF 65 TO STARTER ELECTRIC START SWITCH 51 38 10 \\ < 1 / 65\ 51 16- \ \ 58 17 57 26 33 13-- _9 \ 55 37 57 \65 \ \, 21 / 16
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended Life Generator Ill I m MAIN UNIT PARTS LIST Item Part # Qty. Description Item Part # Qty. Description 1 A92432 1 CRADLE 43 B4363 1 CAP, with Gauge, Fuel 44 B1998 1 TANK, Fuel 2 A92531 1 SUPPORT, Engine 3 A92731 1 SUPPORT, Engine & Muffler 45 B92039 1 SHIELD, Heat 46 92665 1 INSULATION, #2-1/4" Thick 4 92247 1 HOUSING, Engine Adapter 5 B1342G 1 ASSEMBLY, Rotor 47 85000 1 CLIP, Insulation 6 B1897G 1 ASSEMBLY, Stator 48 14353621 1 WIRE, Ground 7 65791 1 BE
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended Life Generator I=&'_J-#J"d | I ? j/_ I CONTROL PANEL EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 19 2C 21 25 28 26 27 lO lO 12 17 18 13 J24 7 18 17 >9 12 _ L$.\ 2 \ 3 Item Pa_ # Qty. Description Item Pa_ # Qty. Description 1 BB4461 1 15 68759 1 PANEL, Control OUTLET, 20A,120V 2 23897 4 16 43180 10 WASHER, #10 M5 Flat WASHER, M4 Flat 3 49226 4 17 22264 10 WASHER, M5 Lock WASHER, #8 M4 Lock 4 91526 4 18 51715 10 SCREW, M5-0.8 x 12 mm NUT, M4 - 0.7 Hex 5 82538 1 19 64526
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Generac Portable Products 7500EXL Extended LifeGenerator NOTES / 19
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LIMITED 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. This warranty does not apply to starting
