Emissions Information; Product Specifications - Generac Power Systems HomeLink 6500 Series Owner's Manual

2.2.4 — Installing Handle
1. Place the handle brackets between the frame tabs as
shown. Place a flat washer on the inside of each
frame tab (Figure 2-3).
2. Slide bolts through the handle brackets, washers and
tabs.
3. Place a nut on each bolt and tighten securely using a
ratchet, 13 mm socket and 13 mm wrench.
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Figure 2-3. Handle
2.2.5 — Battery Cables
NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator has
been fully charged. The positive and negative cables
are NOT connected and must be attached prior to
operation.
The NEGATIVE (black) (-) battery cable should:
1. Always be DISCONNECTED FIRST.
2. Always be CONNECTED LAST.
Use two 8 mm wrenches to tighten battery hardware.
Figure 2-4. Battery Connections
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NEGATIVE POSITIVE
NOTE: A battery may lose some of its charge when
not in use for prolonged periods of time. If the bat-
tery is unable to crank the engine, plug in the 12V
charger included in the accessory box (see the
Charging a Battery - Section 4: Maintenance). RUN-
NING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE
BATTERY.
2.3 — E
MISSIONS
The Environmental Protection Agency (and California Air
Resource Board for generators certified to CA standards)
requires that this generator comply with exhaust and
evaporative emission standards. Locate the emissions
compliance decal on the engine to determine what stan-
dards the generator meets, and to determine which war-
ranty applies. This generator is certified to operate on
gasoline. The emission control system includes the fol-
lowing components (if equipped):
• Air Induction System
— Intake Pipe / Manifold
— Air Cleaner
• Fuel System
— Carburetor/Mixer Assembly
— Fuel Regulator
• Ignition System
— Spark Plug
— Ignition Module
• Exhaust System
— Exhaust Manifold
— Muffler
— Pulsed Air Valve
— Catalyst
2.4 — P S
RODUCT
2.4.1 — Generator Specifications
Rated Power.......................................................... 6500 W
Surge Power..........................................................8125 W
Rated AC Voltage ................................................. 120/240
Rated AC Load
Current @ 240V .......................................... 27.1 Amps**
Current @ 120V .......................................... 54.2 Amps**
Rated Frequency................................ 60 Hz @3600 RPM
Phase ...........................................................Single Phase
Total Harmonic Distortion ...........................................<5%
Operating Temperature Range...... 0° F (-17° C) to 110° F
Dry Weight................................................. 202 lbs (92 kg)
* Operating temperature range: 0° F (-18° C) to 104° F (40° C). When
operated above 77° F (25° C) there may be a decrease in power.
** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited by, such
factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine
condition, etc.. Maximum power decreases about 3.5% for each
1,000 feet above sea level; and will also decrease about 1% for each
10° F (-12.2° C) above 60° F (16° C) ambient temperature.
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