Generac Power Systems 6500XL 09779-2 Owner's Manual

Generac Power Systems 6500XL 09779-2 Owner's Manual

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Model No. 09779-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B2635 Revision 2 (05/23/200 I)
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  • Page 1 Generator Owner's Manual Model No. 09779-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B2635 Revision 2 (05/23/200 I) 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 messagesthat follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury or death.
  • Page 2: Equipment Description

    Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances,tools and motor loads.This manual contains informationfor a generator that operates 120 and/or 240 Volt, single phase,60 Hz devices that require up to 6,500 watts (6.5 kW) of power that pull up...
  • Page 3 Generac Portable Products 6500XL 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.
  • Page 4 Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator Your g enerator requires some assembly and isready f or useafterit has been properly s erviced withthe recommended oiland fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
  • Page 5 Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator KNOWYOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 6 Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator OPERATING G EN ERATO R _IIL CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine with electrical loadsconnectedto the receptacles AND with the connected devices turned ON. Starting the Engine • Unplug all electrical loadsfrom generator receptacles before starting the engine.
  • Page 7 Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator Stopping the Engine • Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles.Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on. • Put the idle control switch in the "Off"...
  • Page 8 Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator COLD WEATH OPERATION 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 breather system. In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a temporary shelter: •...
  • Page 9 Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking 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).
  • Page 10 Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator DON'T OVERLOAD G EN ERATO R Overloading a generator in excess of its rated capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or connected electrical devices. Observe the following, to prevent overloading the unit: •...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator SPECIFICATIONS Maximum SurgeWatts ... Continuous Wattage Capacity ... Power Factor ... Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load Current: At 120Volts ... At 240 Volts ... Phase... Rated Frequency ... FuelTank Capacity ... GENERAL MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Engine is running, no AC output available. Engine runs good but bogs clown when loads are connected. Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. Engine shuts down during operation.
  • Page 13 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator NOTES...
  • Page 14 Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator SCHEMATIC lbNITIO BATTE_ AUTO t OA C B \ LED ;WI TCH CHARbE C I_ _55_ POWER REGULATOR BOARD POWER POWER IDLE CONTROL TRANSFORMER BLU/WHT )I C B IDLE SWITCH ]20V 44B_D20 A(_...
  • Page 15 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator WIRING DIAGRAM 12ov BRBKEH BFF IDLE _WITCH ELU/_HT CONTRBL _EARING gHIELD _GATE gIBNAL ENGINE _LBgK...
  • Page 16: Exploded View

    Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator EXPLODEDVIEW- MAIN UNIT...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator PARTS LIST- MAIN Item PaX# Description A92432 CRADLE A92531 SUPPORT, S upport A92731 SUPPORT, E ngine & Muffler 92247 HOUSING, EngineAdapter 92679G ASSEMBLY, R otor 92681G ASSEMBLY, S tator 65791 BEARING 67451 WASHER, M8 Flat...
  • Page 18 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW Item PaX# Description A92070 PANEL,Control 23897 FLATWASHER, #10 M5 49226 LOCK WASHER, M5 91526 SCREW, M5-0.8 x 12mm 82538 SWITCH, Idle Control 82881 LOCK WASHER, 7/16" 43181 SCREW, M3 - 0.5 x 10mm...
  • Page 19 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator NOTES...
  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    "GN" 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.

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