Summary of Contents for Generac Portable Products 10000EXL
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1 0000EXL Portable Generator Owner’s Manual Model No. 9801–6 (10,000 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 186686 Revision 1 (4/6/2001) Visit our Generac website: www.generac–portables.com This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit This generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, or use it for any application it was not designed for. If you alternating current (AC) generator.
Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator • The generator produces a very 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 electrical devices overheat;...
Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for ASSEMBLE WHEEL KIT use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your...
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Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator Figure 2 — Assemble Wheel Kit Handle 45 mm Capscrew Locknut Support Leg Locknut Vibration Flat washer Mount Flat Axle Wheel Lock washer washer Spacer 20 mm Capscrew 30 mm Capscrew Flat washer Wheel Retaining Pin CHECK BATTERY / ATTACH Figure 3 —...
Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator 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 and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator • Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline. BEFORE STARTING THE IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits ENGINE from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator • When the engine starts, open the choke gradually as load is connected. The engine will run at a reduced speed engine warms up up by pushing in on the choke handle. when no load is present. With the switch OFF, the engine will run constantly at the normal high engine speed.
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Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator RECEPTACLES Figure 5 — Connect Battery Charge Cables This generator is equipped with the following receptacles: 120 Volt, 20 Amp, Duplex Black lead Receptacle Each of these outlets is protected against overload by 20 Amp push–to–reset circuit breakers. Use each outlet to operate 120 Volt, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring 2,400 (2.4 kW) watts at 20 Amps of current (Figure 6).
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Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator 120 Volt, 20 Amp Locking Type 120 Volt, 30 Amp Locking Type Receptacle Receptacle Use a NEMA L5–20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a Use a NEMA L5–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps to 3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps to...
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Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator 120/240 Volt, 30 Amp Locking Type 240 Volt, 50 Amp Receptacle Receptacle Use a NEMA 14–50 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 50 Amps to Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle.
Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, DON’T OVERLOAD THE multiply Volts times ampere rating to determine watts GENERATOR (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require...
Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator GENERAL MAINTENANCE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS RECOMMENDATIONS The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot The owner/operator is responsible for making sure that all...
Generac Portable Products 10,000EXL Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction One of the circuit breakers is open. Reset circuit breaker. Fault in generator. Contact Generac service facility. Engine is running, but no Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair.
FOR OVERHEAD VALVE V-TWIN ENGINE-DRIVEN PORTABLE GENERATORS GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that all components originally equipped with the generator, excluding the engine, 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.